Israeli forces launched a severe airstrike near Syria’s Ministry of Defense and Presidential Palace, killing one person and injuring 18 others—several critically—according to Syria’s state news agency SANA. Just hours before the strike, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had threatened action unless Syrian troops withdrew from Suwayda amid growing tensions between pro-government forces and local Druze militias. While Israel has not formally claimed responsibility, it continues targeting Iranian-backed groups in Syria.