Syrian Druze agree to gradually hand over unlicensed weapons to new government; airstrikes came after Israeli Druze blocked roads to protest government's inaction The post Israel strikes target near Damascus presidential palace in ‘message to Syrian regime’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Hijri has harshly criticized Syria’s government for what he called an “unjustified genocidal attack” during deadly sectarian fighting in Druze-majority areas south of Damascus this week.