Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel struck a Syrian city, targeting “regime forces and weapons” in the process. The strikes were reportedly aimed at preventing the Druze population from being drawn into fighting between Bedouin tribes and local fighters.
The conflict comes as tensions continue to rise in Gaza, where Palestinian civilians are under attack by Israeli troops. The UN has condemned the violence, with officials saying that one in 10 children screened for malnutrition in Gaza clinics are suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
Meanwhile, a court in Berlin has ruled that an order banning Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu-Sittah from speaking in Germany is unlawful. The ruling comes as concerns grow over human rights abuses against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
In a move that could further destabilize the region, Israeli ultra-Orthodox party United Torah Judaism has announced its withdrawal from Netanyahu’s coalition government over disagreements about military draft exemptions for their constituents. This move could lead to a shift in Israel’s policy towards Hamas and a potential change in the ceasefire talks.
The conflict also raises concerns about Israel’s military actions beyond the occupied Golan Heights, with analysts saying that these attacks are aimed at entrenching Israeli control in the region. As tensions continue to rise, the international community is watching with growing concern.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/7/15?update=3838672