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Israel Bombs Syrian Army HQ in Damascus, Steps Up Attacks on Suwayda

HeadlineJul 16, 2025

Israel’s military says it has bombed the Syrian Army’s headquarters in Damascus. Syrian media reported two civilians were injured in the attack, which came even as Israel separately stepped up attacks on the Druze-majority city of Suwayda in southern Syria. Israel’s attacks came as fighting resumed between Syrian government forces and Druze armed groups, after a ceasefire agreement collapsed.

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