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As tensions escalate in southern Syria, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a direct warning Thursday to the Syrian regime: stop targeting the Druze population\u2014or face harsh consequences. \u201cI once again warn Syrian regime leader Julani: If attacks on the Druze community in Syria do not cease, Israel will respond with severe force,\u201d Katz declared in a public statement.<\/p>\n

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Chief of Staff | Photo: IDF Spokesperson\u2019s Unit
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Medical Evacuations and Humanitarian Action<\/strong>
\nOver the past 24 hours, at least five wounded Druze civilians from Syria have been evacuated into Israel for medical treatment. Two of them were transferred today to Ziv Medical Center in Safed, joining three others treated yesterday.<\/p>\n

In a parallel humanitarian gesture, Interior Minister Moshe Arbel authorized the entry of a pregnant Syrian Druze woman and her husband for childbirth in Israel, under emergency medical protocols.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Interior Ministry remains committed to enabling humanitarian entry for Druze from Syria in coordination with national security authorities,\u201d Arbel stated.<\/p>\n

IDF: Fully Deployed Along Syrian Border<\/strong>
\nThe IDF confirmed heightened readiness along the southern Syria frontier, especially near Druze villages. \u201cForces are deployed to block hostile elements from entering Druze population centers. We are monitoring developments closely and are prepared for multiple scenarios,\u201d the military said.<\/p>\n

Israel’s Commitment to the Druze<\/strong>
\nDefense Minister Katz noted that following recent attacks, Prime Minister Netanyahu and himself authorized targeted warning strikes against extremist elements and sent a clear message to the Syrian regime.<\/p>\n

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Illustrative: Druze community members in Israel | Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe are fully committed to protecting the Druze\u2014our partners in Israel and their relatives across the border in Syria,\u201d Katz emphasized.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Memorial Day has brought added weight to this commitment, as the Druze community\u2019s longstanding loyalty and sacrifice for Israel remains a source of national gratitude.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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