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US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Date: 7/17/2025 Original Source: BBC (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp90l77187zo)
TONY SAYS:
So, this whole Suweida thing, right? It’s a real mess. A goddamn cazzo of a mess. These Druze, these… people, they’re getting whacked left and right in Syria. Over three hundred and fifty souls, they say. Three hundred and fifty! That’s more than a good sit-down at Satriale’s. And who’s involved? Everybody, it seems. Like one of Paulie’s parties, only with more bloodshed and less gabagool.
The Syrians are blaming Israel. This Sharaa fella, the interim president – sounds like a guy who’d stiff you on a loan – says Israel’s causing a “large-scale escalation.” Large-scale? That’s an understatement, this is a fuckin’ war, but what do I know? I’m just a glorified garbage man in this geopolitical game.
Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, he’s got his own spin. Says he’s “working to save our Druze brothers.” Brothers? These guys are running around knifing each other; I ain't seen such familial affection since my cousin Tony B tried to whack me. This whole “brothers” thing… smells like a load of horseshit. You know, the kind that gets you in trouble?
The US is involved too, naturally. Rubio – that pencil-necked geek – is tweeting about “specific steps” to end the violence. “Tonight,” he says. Like he’s ordering a pizza. This is a war, not a goddamn pizza, Rubio! These guys are killing each other! Fuhgeddaboudit being resolved by tonight!
Now, the Syrian army, they pulled their troops out of Suweida. Apparently, there was some kinda deal with religious leaders. Sounds like a backroom deal to me – the kind we’re good at, you know? The Syrian government is all smiles, thanking the US and some Arab dudes for helping "resolve the crisis." But Israel? Dead silent. They’re playing their cards close to the vest. Smart move, at least. You gotta know when to keep your mouth shut, or you’ll end up like that guy who told everyone about the whacking – even worse, like the guy who got whacked.
This whole thing’s been brewing for a while, though. Minorities vs. the government, religious tensions… it’s like a powder keg waiting for a spark. And the spark? It was the Syrian army showing up in Suweida, after years of those Sunni rebels being the main players. You see? It’s all connected. All the players, the history, the violence…. just like the family business. One wrong move, and suddenly everybody's pointing fingers. Except nobody's ever really pointing fingers. Everyone knows what's really going on... except maybe Rubio.
So yeah, Suweida. It’s a mess. A bloody, complicated mess. But what’s new? The world is full of these kinds of things, a whole lot of crazy going on. This is just the latest round of insanity in a world gone mad. I wouldn't try to understand it all too deeply, you'd give yourself a migraine, capisce? Just enjoy your espresso, and try to not get involved, unless, of course, there's money to be made. Then, you gotta play the game, you know?
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