Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz:

"The frequency of strikes in Syria will increase if the message is not understood. Southern Syria will be a demilitarized zone. For the past 24 hours, we have been carrying out escalating strikes and targeting regime positions in Suwayda."

Syrian Army and Internal Security Forces securing the safe departure of families from Suwayda to safe areas. After recent attacks by outlaw groups in the city.

Emirates Airlines' first flight to Damascus landed today carrying the UAE Sports Minister and 286 passengers, marking a step toward restoring regional air links. Three weekly flights will boost travel, trade, and tourism between Damascus and Dubai.

Syria's Military Police have detained a soldier in Suwayda for violating conduct regulations after breaching protocols on interacting with residents, respecting local customs and traditions, and refraining from insults.

Israeli Defense Minister said:

“The warning messages to Damascus are over—now come the painful strikes. We will continue to act forcefully in Suwayda to destroy the forces that attacked the Druze until they fully withdraw.”

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated:

The situation in Suwayda and southwestern Syria is very dangerous. The Israeli army is acting to save our Druze brothers and eliminate the regime’s militias.

Syria's Defense Ministry states outlaw groups are using Suwayda National Hospital as a military base, stationing snipers on its roof to target army and security forces. Repeated calls to neutralize the hospital were ignored. The ministry holds these groups fully responsible.

New raids by Israeli aircrafts on the Defense Ministry building in the capital Damascus.

Four Israeli airstrikes targeted the vicinity of the General Staff Headquarters in central Damascus.

Israeli media, citing security sources, report that Israel may carry out several days of airstrikes in Syria.

The moment Israeli airstrikes targeted the General Staff headquarters building in Damascus.

IDF Radio reported that Netanyahu and the Israeli Defense Minister will hold urgent security consultations about recent developments in Syria.

Israel Broadcasting Authority:

The Chief of Staff has ordered the transfer of forces from Gaza to the Golan Heights.

Turkish Foreign Ministry:

"Israeli strikes on Damascus seek to ruin peace and security efforts."

Gulf Cooperation Council:

"We condemn and denounce in the strongest terms the attacks by the Israeli occupation forces on Syria."

IDF Radio reported that a warning strike was conducted near the presidential palace in Damascus at the same time as an attack targeting the headquarters of the General Staff.