Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened Syrian leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, stating that 'if the attacks on Druze in Syria do not cease - we will respond with severe measures.' According to Katz, 'Following yesterday's attacks on Druze in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I instructed the IDF to carry out several warning strikes against extremist elements, and a clear message was conveyed to the Syrian regime that it is responsible for preventing these attacks.' Katz added that 'we are committed to protecting the Druze and are currently monitoring the situation.'