Netanyahu says he called Syria's al-Sharaa to stop 'massacre' of Druze
Netanyahu was visiting a Druze village in northern Israel alongside Defense Minister Israel Katz, who warned that Syria was preparing another attack on the Druze and awaiting the outcome of Israel's election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed on Thursday that he engaged in a brief and pointed conversation with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. He asserted that this interaction prevented the Druze massacres that took place last year in Syria. During a conference with Druze community representatives, Netanyahu emphasized that while there remains work to be done, he cannot disclose all details.
He further stressed his dedication to safeguarding the Druze community, stating, "We removed the Defense Ministry in Damascus - just like that, vanished - we removed a target inside the Palace compound, and I spoke with Sharaa. It was a very short and sharp conversation, and the massacres ceased." Netanyahu reiterated his unwavering commitment to protecting the Druze community, expressing that he would do everything necessary to prevent any more massacres and that they must be returned to their homes.
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