Druze, Syria and Israel
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Daily Express US on MSNInside Syria's ceasefire agreement and withdrawal from the south amid Israeli strikesIsraeli airstrikes in Damascus and other parts of Syria began as a response to the clashes between Druze militia and pro-government loyalists, which led to government security forces intervening.As of Tuesday,
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Benjamin Netanyahu said a ceasefire in Syria was “obtained by force” after Israel struck military targets in Damascus in response to government troops attacking the Druze.
Syria says it is withdrawing troops from a flashpoint southern city after days of deadly clashes with an Arab minority group that triggered military action from Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed recent airstrikes on Syrian territory, targeting the Ministry of Defence due to violations in a demilitarised zone and attacks on the Druze community.
Syrian army begins withdrawing heavy military equipment from Suwayda to hand over city’s neighborhoods to internal security forces - Anadolu Ajansı
Israeli warplanes pounded Syrian government buildings in Damascus, escalating its campaign against Syria's new authorities amid heavy clashes between government forces and the country's Druze minority.