Syria’s Islamist rulers condemned an Israeli air strike near the presidential palace as a “dangerous escalation,” shortly after Druze clerics reaffirmed loyalty to the Damascus government amid sectarian clashes that left over 100 dead. Israel stated the strike served as a warning against threats to the Druze minority, while Syria accused Israel of undermining its sovereignty. Following the violence, a de-escalation deal was reached, but security concerns persist, with reports of ongoing tensions and fears among residents, particularly within the Druze community.
