Israel News for 7-15-2025
News Update
Israel launched airstrikes on Syrian regime military forces in the Druze-majority province of Sweida today. PM Netanyahu and DM Katz issued a joint statement instructing the IDF to “immediately strike regime forces and weapons deployed into the Sweida area of the Druze Mountain in Syria,” which they said were being used in operations against Druze civilians, violating a demilitarization policy agreed upon to prevent Syrian deployments near Israel’s border.
The statement said, “Israel is committed to preventing harm to Druze in Syria due to the deep fraternal alliance with our Druze citizens in Israel and their historical and familial ties to the Druze of Syria. We are acting to prevent regime attacks on them and to ensure the demilitarization of the area adjacent to our border.”
Sweida is home to Syria’s largest Druze community, numbering around 700,000 people, many of whom fear persecution under the new regime, which has been accused of seeking to “return the Druze to pure Islam” and undermine their traditional way of life.
The air force struck Hezbollah training camps and weapons depots, primarily belonging to the elite Radwan force, deep in Lebanon.
Three armored corps soldiers from the 52nd Battalion of the 401st Brigade were killed Monday afternoon in Jabaliya when their tank exploded. The fallen soldiers were Staff Sgt. Shoham Menahem, 21, from Moshav Yardena; Sgt. Shlomo Yakir Shrem, 20, from Efrat; and Sgt. Yuliy Faktor, 19, from Rishon Lezion. According to a preliminary IDF investigation, the tank was not hit by an anti-tank missile or a bomb. The investigation found that shortly after a shell was fired from the tank, another shell ignited in the turret, causing a powerful explosion and fire.
Izz al-Din Al-Haddad, 55, known by his nickname “The Ghost”, has become Hamas’ most senior figure in Gaza, having survived 6 Israeli assassination attempts, included 3 that eliminated his 2 sons and son-in-law. For more, click here.
Israel’s diplomatic and economic outreach to Africa is gaining momentum as six new Israel Allies Caucuses are launched in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Zambia. These caucuses unite lawmakers and faith leaders to strengthen partnerships with Israel based on shared Judeo-Christian values, agricultural development, and diplomatic cooperation.
The growing movement reflects Israel’s strategic efforts to expand ties across Africa, focusing on areas such as water technology, renewable energy, and food security. Supporters say these initiatives could help transform African agriculture and infrastructure, while also building a network of pro-Israel political allies on the continent.
