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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: EU Urges Calm as Israel Bombs Syria Amid Druze Tensions
Caption: EU Urges Calm as Israel Bombs Syria Amid Druze Tensions. European Council President António Costa says he is “very concerned” about Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s defense ministry in Damascus, calling for respect for Syrian sovereignty and an end to violence - according to Politico. The strikes, which killed one and injured 18, came in response to deadly clashes involving Syria’s Druze minority in Sweida province. Tensions have surged between Druze and Sunni Bedouin communities, prompting Syrian security crackdowns. Some Druze from Israel reportedly crossed the border to support Syrian counterparts. The EU condemned the violence and urged all sides to de-escalate. As the conflict intensifies, Israel also launched deadly strikes in Gaza, while Prime Minister Netanyahu faces growing political pressure at home. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,EU,Israel,Syria,Druze,tensions,António Costa,airstrikes,Damascus,Syrian sovereignty,violence,Sweida,Bedouin,security,Gaza,Netanyahu,political pressure,de-escalation,conflict,EU statement,cross-border
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