military headquarters in Damascus Photograph: Khalil Ashawi/Reuters
Israel’s military said a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militant group in Yemen has been intercepted by air defences.
Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea area following the launch, according to reports. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
US calls on Syria to withdraw troops
The US is calling on Syria to withdraw its troops to allow for deescalation, a state department spokesperson said.
Tammy Bruce spoke to Fox News after clashes between Syrian government troops and local Druze fighters resumed in the southern city of Sweida hours after a ceasefire agreement.
“We are calling on the Syrian government to withdraw their military in order to allow all sides to be able to de-escalate,” she said.
