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Regional powers clash after Israel targets Syrian territory in defense of vulnerable Druze civilians

Violence in Syria's Druze province has triggered Israeli military action, complicating relations with Turkey and creating a power vacuum that Iran could exploit.

Al-Monitor · 1h

New clashes rock Syria's Druze heartland as tribal fighters reinforce Bedouin

Armed tribes supported by Syria's Islamist-led government clashed with Druze fighters in the community's Sweida heartland on Friday, a day after the army withdrew under Israeli bombardment and diplomatic pressure.

BBC · 1d

Israel strikes Syria amid sectarian clashes

Israel carried out a series of drone strike against Damascus, after the breakdown of a ceasefire between the Syrian government and fighters from the Druze community in the south of the country. The IDF says it is acting the protect the Druze community,

Syria president vows to protect Druze

Reuters on MSN · 16h

US does not support Israel's Syria strikes, Sharaa vows to protect Druze

The United States said it did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria and had made clear its displeasure, while Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to fracture his country.

USA TODAY · 1d

Israel launches heavy airstrikes in Damascus, vowing to protect Druze

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the situation as "complicated" but said it looked like a "misunderstanding".

BBC · 1d

Syria president vows to protect Druze after deadly sectarian violence

Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.

15hon MSN

Why did Israel attack Syria — and what does it have to do with the Druze

Israeli leaders said they launched attacks on Syria this week to protect members of the Druze religious group in the ...

Al Jazeera on MSN16h

Not just about the Druze: Israel’s rationale for its attacks on Syria

“The Israeli Druze are now trying to use that and urge the Israeli government to protect fellow Druze in Syria,” he said, ...

1don MSN

Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce a new ceasefire as Israel continues strikes

Syrian officials and Druze leaders have announced a new ceasefire after days of violent clashes, but Israel has continued its ...

16h

Who are the Druze and why does Israel say it is hitting Syria for their sake?

STORY: Violence in southern Syria has put a spotlight on a small but influential minority, the Druze.:: Who are the Druze?The ...

After Israel allowed ‘limited entry’ to Sweida, Syria denies plan to redeploy forces in Druze-Sunni clash region

Syria’s interior ministry spokesperson stated on Friday that government forces were not prepared to redeploy to Sweida ...

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Turmoil gives Druze divided between Syria and Israel rare moment of contact

Hundreds of Druze from Israel pushed across the border in solidarity with their Syrian cousins they feared were under attack. Many then met relatives never seen before.

21h

Israel, Julani and the history of the Druze… But what does Russia have to do with it?

Why did Israel stand up for the Druze in Syria? Russia benefits from Israeli intervention, because there are no former ...

The Times of Israel1d

IDF says dozens of Druze from Israel still remain in Syria after rushing border

Army says there were no further crossings overnight, is working to patch up holes in fence; Kurdish official urges Sharaa to ...

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