On July 15, 2025, Israeli forces targeted the newly formed Syrian government's military units, which had intervened in the violent sectarian clashes that erupted in the predominantly Druse city of Sweida. These clashes began between Bedouin factions and militias from the Druse population, resulting in numerous casualties. While the new Syrian government aimed to stabilize the situation, its involvement in the fighting has drawn Israel's attention due to its historical ties with the Druse community across the border.
Concurrently, Israeli strikes in Lebanon were directed towards the Bekaa Valley, a key stronghold for Hezbollah. These assaults are characterized as part of an ongoing strategy to exert pressure on the group to disarm, a demand underscored by the United States and Israel following a fragile cease-fire agreement achieved in November after a devastating war.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted that the strikes conveyed a stern warning to both Hezbollah and the Lebanese government. Israel's commitment to assert maximum force against any attempt by Hezbollah to reconstitute its military capabilities reflects its broader strategy of maintaining regional stability and safeguarding its borders in a complex and volatile environment.
Concurrently, Israeli strikes in Lebanon were directed towards the Bekaa Valley, a key stronghold for Hezbollah. These assaults are characterized as part of an ongoing strategy to exert pressure on the group to disarm, a demand underscored by the United States and Israel following a fragile cease-fire agreement achieved in November after a devastating war.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted that the strikes conveyed a stern warning to both Hezbollah and the Lebanese government. Israel's commitment to assert maximum force against any attempt by Hezbollah to reconstitute its military capabilities reflects its broader strategy of maintaining regional stability and safeguarding its borders in a complex and volatile environment.
