Israel Bombs Syria – Military Strikes on Syrian Defense Ministry and Presidential Palace – PM Netanyahu Releases Statement

On Wednesday Israel bombed several targets in Damascus, the capital of Syria.

Syrian military targeted the Ministry of Defense, the Presidential Palace,

Strikes by the Israeli Air Force have now totally destroyed the Ministry of Defense and General Staff Headquarters in the Syrian capital of Damascus. pic.twitter.com/ANa5rG4JTz

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) July 16, 2025

The presidential palace was also targeted by Israel.

Israel reportedly bombs the Syrian presidential palace, the Ministry of Defence in Damascus

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— Defiant L’s (@DefiantLs) July 16, 2025

Israel launched the massive attack on Damascus earlier today.

NOW – Israel launches a massive attack on Damascus, Syria.pic.twitter.com/DTOROK12gK

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) July 16, 2025

Reporters dive for cover during the bombing by Israel on Damascus targets.

Breaking: More Israeli attacks on military targets in Damascus, capital of Syria

Israel is the only country that cares about the massacre of the Druze, and is intervening to stop it. pic.twitter.com/nBytNfKlvV

— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) July 16, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement on Wednesday. Netanyahu says the military strikes were meant to protect the persecuted Druze minority in Syria.

“My brothers, Druze citizens of Israel, the situation in Suwayda, the situation in southwestern Syria, is very serious.

The IDF is operating, the Air Force is operating, other forces are operating. We are working to save our Druze brothers and to eliminate the regime’s gangs.

And now I have one request of you: You are citizens of Israel. Do not cross the border.
You are putting your lives at risk; you could be killed, you could be kidnapped, and you are hindering the IDF’s efforts. Therefore, I ask you—return to your homes, let the IDF operate.”

אחיי אזרחי ישראל הדרוזים, המצב בסווידא, המצב בדרום-מערב סוריה, הוא חמור מאוד.

צה”ל פועל, חיל האוויר פועל, כוחות אחרים פועלים. אנחנו פועלים כדי להציל את אחינו הדרוזים וכדי לחסל את כנופיות המשטר.

ועכשיו יש לי בקשה אחת מכם: אתם אזרחי ישראל. אל תעברו את הגבול.
אתם מסכנים את חייכם;… pic.twitter.com/3C6mAJSB4V

— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) July 16, 2025

This comes a day after Israel targeted Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

The strikes targeted military compounds used by Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, terrorists, and weapons storage facilities used by Hezbollah. https://t.co/F95Ys6Fd4b pic.twitter.com/DJ3N0dYYar

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) July 15, 2025

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