Israel says strikes Syria to shield Druze as clashes spread
Israel launched a military strike in Syria on Wednesday, termed a "warning" against threats to the Druze minority amid escalating sectarian violence near Damascus that resulted in 13 fatalities. Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated the attack targeted an extremist group poised to harm the Druze population, coinciding with deadly clashes in Sahnaya and Jaramana. As Israel warns the Syrian regime to protect the Druze, the new Islamist authorities face significant challenges, including pressure from radical factions...
Read more