Syria calls Israeli air strikes on Damascus a ‘dangerous escalation’

Benjamin Netanyahu says strikes intended to deter Syria's new leadership from any hostile move against the Druze

Syria's new rulers have angrily denounced raids launched by Israel's air force against unidentified targets near the presidential palace in Damascus, warning of a dangerous escalation".

Israeli officials said the attacks were intended to send a message to the Syrian government after days of bloody clashes near Damascus between pro-government militia forces and fighters from the Druze minority sect.