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    The Take: Why is Israel escalating its strikes against Syria?

    Gulf News WeekBy Gulf News WeekJuly 16, 2025Updated:July 16, 2025No Comments1 Min Read
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    Fighting between Bedouin tribes and local fighters in Syria’s predominantly Druze city of Suwayda has killed dozens.

    Israel has attacked Syrian government forces in a wave of deadly air strikes, at the same time as violence has gripped the southern province of Suwayda. In the spotlight is Syria’s Druze minority, also present in Israel. What does the fighting spell for Syria’s future?

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    • Osama Bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid), media correspondent

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    This episode was produced by Amy Walters and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Melanie Marich, Marya Khan, Kisaa Zehra and our guest host, Manuel Rapalo. It was edited by Sarí el-Khalili and Kylene Kiang.

    Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is media’s head of audio. 

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