The situation in Sweida, the situation in southwestern Syria, is very serious. The IDF and Air Force are working.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends a message to the Druze citizens of Israel, after approx. 1,000 Druze crossed the border to Syria, to help their Syrian Druze kin.
My Druze brothers, citizens of Israel. The situation in Sweida and southwest Syria is dire.
The IDF, air force, and other forces are in action. We're working to save our Druze brothers and eliminate regime gangs.
Now, I have one request for you. You are Israeli citizens. Do not cross the border.
You're putting your lives at risk. You could be killed, kidnapped, and you’re hindering the IDF’s efforts.
So I'm asking you, return to your homes. Let the IDF do its job.
Defense Minister Israel Katz commented: The signals to Damascus are over — now come painful blows.
The IDF will continue to act forcefully in Sweida to destroy the forces that attacked the Druze until they fully withdraw.
Our Druze brothers in Israel, you can count on the Israel Defense Forces to protect your brothers in Syria. Prime Minister Netanyahu and I, as Defense Minister, have made a commitment — and we will uphold it.
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