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What is happening in Syria?

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Syria is experiencing intense conflict, with Israeli airstrikes targeting Damascus and government sites in response to violence against the Druze minority in Suwayda. Clashes between Druze, Bedouin tribes, and government forces have led to many casualties. The situation is highly unstable, with international concern and ongoing diplomatic efforts.

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Syria accuses Israel of trying to destabilize country through strikes

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  • Syrian government forces withdrew from Suweida after deadly clashes between Druze and Sunni Bedouins. 4s
  • Israel launched airstrikes near Damascus, citing protection of the Druze minority. 24s
  • Israeli officials stated their aim was to demilitarize the area south of Damascus. 57s
  • Turkey condemned Israel's actions, calling it a rogue state, while the US said it did not support the strikes. 1m 14s
  • Violence in Suweida has caused hundreds of deaths and displaced thousands. 1m 56s
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Syria accuses Israel of trying to destabilize country through strikes
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France 24
16 hours ago
Syria accuses Israel of trying to destabilize country through strikes

Syria accuses Israel of destabilizing the country after airstrikes near Damascus, following deadly clashes in Suwayda between Druze and Bedouins.

Clashes erupt again in Syria’s Suwayda between Bedouin, Druze fighters
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Al Jazeera
17 hours ago
Clashes erupt again in Syria’s Suwayda between Bedouin, Druze fighters

Syria faces renewed sectarian violence in Suwayda, with clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters amid government instability.

Why Israel bombed Syria
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CBS News
2 days ago
Why Israel bombed Syria

Israeli airstrikes on Damascus followed Syrian military actions against Druze in southern Syria, with ongoing diplomatic efforts for de-escalation.

Israel bombs Syria in response to treatment of Druze people
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CBS News
2 days ago
Israel bombs Syria in response to treatment of Druze people

Israel launched major airstrikes in Damascus after accusations that Syrian forces attacked Druze minorities in Sweida.

Israeli airstrikes on Syria threaten security talks
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CNN
2 days ago
Israeli airstrikes on Syria threaten security talks

Israeli airstrikes hit Damascus, targeting government buildings after violence in Suwayda between Bedouin tribes and Druze, threatening regional security talks.

Rubio says U.S. concerned about Israel's strikes on Syria
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CBS America
3 days ago
Rubio says U.S. concerned about Israel's strikes on Syria

The U.S. expressed concern over Israeli airstrikes on Syrian government forces after unrest in southern Syria, calling for an end to hostilities.

Series of Israeli strikes hits Syrian capital
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CNN
3 days ago
Series of Israeli strikes hits Syrian capital

Israeli military carried out airstrikes in Damascus, with Druze from Israel and the Golan Heights crossing into Syria to aid fellow Druze in Suwayda.

Syrian anchor takes cover from airstrike live on TV
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CNN
3 days ago
Syrian anchor takes cover from airstrike live on TV

A Syrian TV anchor took cover live on air as an Israeli airstrike hit near the Ministry of Defense, highlighting risks to civilians and journalists.

Israel strikes Damascus as fighting rages in southern Syria
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Reuters
3 days ago
Israel strikes Damascus as fighting rages in southern Syria

Israeli airstrikes targeted the defense ministry and areas near the presidential palace in Damascus, aiming to protect Druze communities amid violence in Suwayda.

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