Iranian firefighters respond to an explosion at the Pamchal complex in Tehran’s Chitgar neighborhood. (Hamshahrionline.ir) Israel and Iran indirectly

Following the fall of the Assad regime, Israel has established a new “red line” in Syria, launching major airstrikes on Damascus on July 16 to warn the new government against attacking the Druze minority in the south.

As the Middle East burns and Europe bends, Israel remains the only shining star in a sea of darkness. Not because it is perfect, but because it is principled. Because it values life, freedom, and truth even when the world condemns it for doing so.

Syria’s military entered a stronghold for the Druze community in the country’s south on Tuesday, the government said, reigniting fears of attacks against minorities and triggering renewed Israeli strikes on the forces dispatched by Damascus.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett dismissed allegations that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein worked for Israeli intelligence services, describing the claims from U.S. media figures as being part of “a vicious wave of slander and lies” against Israel.

The recent strikes could convince Iran and other states that building nuclear weapons is the only way to prevent such attacks.

New wave of Iranian missiles launched. The Iranian outlet Nour News, which has close links with the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, said a wave was being launched.

The Trump administration is close to reaching an agreement to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Syria following a wave of Israeli airstrikes