Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa pledged accountability for those who harmed the Druze population, following Israeli airstrikes in Damascus targeting military and government sites. He reassured Druze citizens, rejecting external interference and transferring security responsibilities to local leaders. Al-Sharaa affirmed the Syrian people's readiness to defend their dignity, prioritizing national interests over conflict.
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