In his first public appearance following the Israeli strike that targeted Syria's Ministry of Defense in Damascus, President **Ahmad Al-Shara** delivered a televised statement condemning the aggression and emphasizing national unity.
> "We know exactly who is dragging us into war," said Al-Shara, affirming that Syria will not become a land for fragmentation or division.
He declared that **Druze communities** are an integral part of the Syrian national fabric and assured their protection is a top priority.
The president rejected all attempts to divide the country, reinforcing that Syria remains a sovereign nation for all its people.
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