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The Latest Breaking News from Syria

Suwayda tense as Syria reels from sectarian fighting, Israeli attacks

President al-Sharaa says ‘Israeli entity has consistently targeted our stability, sowed discord since fall’ of al-Assad.

Al Jazeera

Why is Israel bombing Syria and who are the Druze?

Tensions erupt into airstrikes and sectarian violence as Israel intervenes in Syria’s southern province

The Independent UK

Washington brokered steps to bring an end to Syria clashes, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced steps on Wednesday to end clashes in Syria involving the Druze minority after Israel intervened, striking the Syrian Defence Ministry.

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Syria Says Local Factions To Secure Violence-hit Sweida

The Syrian government announced Thursday that local leaders would assume control over security in the city of Sweida in an attempt to end violence that has claimed hundreds of lives and prompted Israel's military intervention in support of the Druze minority.

International Business Times

France condemns reported atrocities against civilians in Syria’s Sweida

France has called for an immediate end to what it described as “abuses targeting civilians” in the Syrian city of Sweida, following reports of summary executions and other violations allegedly committed by government forces.

Radio France Internationale

Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce new ceasefire as Israeli strikes continue

Convoys of government forces have begun withdrawing from the city of Sweida

The Independent UK

Why did Israel bomb Syria? A look at the Druze and the violence in Suwayda

Syria condemned Israeli attacks calling them a dangerous ‘escalation’ following days of unrest in Suwayda.

Al Jazeera

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Israel bombards Syria’s Damascus as US says steps agreed to end violence

Syria begins withdrawing army from Suwayda, but Israel vows to continue to ‘operate vigorously’ in Druze-majority city.

Al Jazeera

Israel demolishes another Middle Eastern capital then claims ‘victim status’ after labeling them as ‘threat’

A lot of bombs for the sake of peace.

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Sectarian tension, Israeli intervention: What led to the violence in Syria?

Israel continues to bomb Syria, ostensibly to support Druze forces in the southwest, even after ceasefire is declared.

Al Jazeera

World reacts to Israeli attacks on Syria’s Damascus

A roundup of key international reactions after Israeli air strikes near the Defence Ministry and presidential palace.

Al Jazeera

Israel strikes Syria’s defence ministry in third day of attacks

One person killed and 18 injured, say Syrian officials, as Israel intervenes in clashes between government forces and Druze fighters

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Defense Minister Vows To Keep Striking Syria To Protect Druze Population: 'Painful Blows To Come'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to inflict "painful blows" to the new Syrian government to protect the Druze community in the country

Latin Times

VIDEO: Israeli Strike Syrian Presidential Palace Caught Live As Ethnic Tensions Rise

Israel struck the Syrian presidential palace as it steps up attacks with the declared aim of protecting the Druze minority in the country

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International Business Times

Israel Bombs Syria Army HQ After Warning Damascus To Leave Druze Alone

Israel said it bombed Syrian army headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority alone in its Sweida heartland where a monitor says sectarian clashes have killed nearly 250 people.

Euronews

Syrian government officials and Druze leaders agree ceasefire after Israeli strikes

Earlier on Wednesday, Israeli forces struck the Syrian General Staff compound in Damascus, citing concerns over violence against the Druze minority. Two civilians were injured in the airstrike.

The Independent UK

Israel strikes Damascus over Druze clashes in Syria’s south

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The Independent UK

Israel targets Syrian capital after days of sectarian fighting

Benjamin Netanyahu claims to be protecting the Druze, a religious sect suspicious of Syria’s new government

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The Independent UK

The Latest: 20 die in stampede at Gaza food distribution site as Israeli strikes kill 41 others

A stampede at a food distribution site run by an Israeli-backed American organization in the Gaza Strip killed 20 Palestinians on Wednesday

Al Jazeera

Israel hits Syrian army HQ, near Damascus palace as Suwayda fighting rages

Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters as fallout from sectarian violence in Suwayda reaches Damascus.

The Independent UK

Israel threatens to escalate involvement in Syria as a ceasefire collapses

Clashes have intensified in Syria after a ceasefire between government forces and Druze armed groups broke down

The Conversation

Why is Israel bombing Syria?

Conflict in Syria has escalated with Israel launching bombing raids against its northern neighbour.

Al Jazeera

Israel bombs Syria’s Druze-majority city of Suwayda hours after ceasefire

The Israeli bombings come after the Syrian government and a Druze leader both said the truce had been broken.

International Business Times

Syrian Druze Say Govt Mission Of Peace Devolved Into Rampage

The mainly Druze residents of the Syrian city of Sweida had hoped the arrival of government forces on Tuesday would spell an end to deadly sectarian clashes with local Bedouin tribes.

The Independent UK

Photos in southern Syria after soldiers move in to quell sectarian violence

Injured government soldiers and civilians were treated after Syrian troops moved into the city of Sweida and surrounding areas after clashes broke out between Druze militiamen and Sunni Bedouin tribes in southern Sweida province.

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