"Critical Minutes" IDF Poised to Strike any Moment in Syria If Druze Massacre Confirmed

Israeli defense officials are preparing for a potential large-scale military operation in Syria amid intensifying reports of violence against the Druze minority in the country's south. The IDF is reportedly on high alert as developments continue to unfold by the hour.

According to Syrian sources, armed groups loyal to the government of Abu Mohammad al Julani are expected to enter the Druze Mountain region in southern Syria in the coming hours, claiming the move is intended to "strengthen stability and ensure security."

Israeli intelligence sources remain skeptical. “There are reports of armed militias planning a massacre in the Druze areas. The new Syrian regime claims its forces are moving in to protect the Druze, but we are monitoring the situation very closely,” said a senior Israeli security official to Israeli daily, Maariv.

"If it becomes clear that the regime is involved in harming the Druze population, the IDF will respond immediately and decisively. We will target any forces attempting to carry out attacks against the Druze community. The situation on the ground will clarify itself in the next few minutes, and we will act accordingly".

Earlier in the evening, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a direct warning to the Syrian regime. “I repeat my warning to Syrian leader Julani. If the attacks on the Druze in Syria do not cease, our response will be severe,” Katz stated.

“Following the assaults yesterday, the prime minister and I instructed the IDF to carry out several warning strikes against extremist elements. A clear message was also delivered to the Syrian regime that it bears full responsibility to prevent these atrocities.”

Katz emphasized Israel’s commitment to protecting the Druze. “We are closely monitoring the developments, and if further harm is inflicted on the Druze community without the regime stopping it, we will respond with great force.”