Israeli strike on Syrian military HQ shown in drone footage

WorldPolitics
17 Jul 2025 • 4:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Israel has released drone footage showing a significant missile strike on Syria’s military headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday.
  • The strikes are considered Israel’s most intense in years, occurring amidst deadly clashes between Druze factions and government forces in southern Syria.
  • Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of a "large-scale escalation", while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was working “to save our Druze brothers”.
  • The conflict, which began on Sunday, has reportedly resulted in over 350 fatalities.
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