Israeli airstrike next to Syrian presidential palaceIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the Syrian government earlier on Wednesday to 'leave Druze alone' after clashes erupted in the Druze majority Syrian city of Sweida.
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Smoke rises following Israeli airstrike next to the presidential palace in Syria's capital Damascus, July 16, 2025.
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Damascus: An Israeli airstrike hit next to the presidential palace in Syria's capital Damascus on Wednesday, according to a Reuters witness.
Massive airstrikes damaged the defence ministry in Damascus, live footage on Al Jazeera TV showed, as Israel intensified attacks on Syria, including the capital.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the Syrian government earlier on Wednesday to "leave Druze alone" after clashes erupted in the Druze majority Syrian city of Sweida.