Israel's air force struck near Syria’s presidential palace as a warning to the Syrian government regarding attacks on the Druze minority. This intervention followed clashes between pro-government forces and Druze militias near Damascus, triggered by an audio clip criticizing Islam’s Prophet Mohammed. Israeli officials stated the strike was a clear message to the Syrian regime to protect the Druze community. The Druze leadership affirmed their commitment to a unified Syria despite the government's actions against them.