Israel launched major airstrikes on Damascus on July 16, hitting Syria’s defense ministry and targeting areas near the presidential palace. The strikes came in response to Syrian attacks on Druze communities in southern Syria. An Al Jazeera reporter was seen dodging explosions live on air. The Israeli army released footage showing hits on Syrian military vehicles headed to Sweida. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the crisis a ‘misunderstanding’ and said de-escalation is underway.
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