Israeli forces conducted strikes on Damascus and Sweida, aiming to compel a Syrian troop withdrawal from conflict areas. The attacks included an incident on a Catholic church in Gaza, resulting in fatalities and injuries. In response, President Trump was surprised by the events and reached out to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. A ceasefire brokered by the US was initiated between Israel and Syria, although violent clashes had previously led to significant casualties. The interim Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, faced challenges in maintaining stability amid a prolonged war.
Last week, Israel launched strikes on Damascus and Sweida to pressure the Syrian government to withdraw its troops from the region amid ongoing clashes.
An Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church killed three people and injured 10, including the parish priest, sparking international concern.
Following the strikes, Trump called Prime Minister Netanyahu to rectify the situation, emphasizing the importance of US-Israel communication regarding these events.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that while a US-brokered ceasefire was holding, last week's clashes resulted in over 1,260 deaths.
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