Damascus Under Fire In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, powerful Israeli airstrikes struck key military targets in Damascus late Tuesday, including areas near the presidential palace and Syria’s defense ministry headquarters. The strikes came amid a violent surge in fighting between Syrian government forces and armed Druze militias in the southern city of Suwayda. Syrian state media reported at least three civilians killed and over 30 wounded, while footage shared on social platforms showed explosions lighting up the Damascus skyline. Israeli authorities confirmed the strikes but framed them as a “protective action” aimed at shielding Syria’s besieged Druze community. Why Is Israel Involved? The Israeli government says it acted in response to escalating violence in Suwayda, a Druze-majority city...