DAMASCUS: The Syrian presidency vowed to punish those who committed violations against Druze-majority Sweida’s residents, as government forces were accused of summary executions and other abuses by right groups, witnesses and local factions.
In a statement, the presidency said they “strongly condemn these heinous acts and affirm our full commitment to investigating all related incidents and punishing all those proven to be involved”.
On the other hand, Israel said Wednesday it had hit Syria’s military headquarters, after vowing to step up strikes unless the government withdrew its forces from areas in Syria’s south that recently saw deadly clashes between Druze and Bedouin tribes.
“A short while ago, the (Israeli military) struck the entrance of the Syrian regime’s military headquarters in the area of Damascus in Syria,” a statement read.
Syrian state television reported that two people were wounded in central Damascus, without giving the exact location.