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Why did Israel bomb Syria?

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Israel bombed Syria in response to attacks on the Druze minority in southern Syria, aiming to protect the Druze and prevent a potential massacre. The strikes targeted Syrian government forces and military sites after clashes involving Druze, Bedouin tribes, and government troops escalated around Suwayda.

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Israel bombs Syria in response to treatment of Druze people

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  • Israel launched major airstrikes in Damascus in response to attacks on the Druze minority. 3s
  • The strikes caused significant damage to military headquarters in central Damascus. 1m 11s
  • Syrian authorities have shifted security responsibilities to religious elders and local factions. 44s
  • The Druze community remains cautious, expressing concerns about both government protection and foreign intervention. 3m 31s
  • A ceasefire deal has been mentioned, but the situation in Sweida remains volatile. 3m 47s
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Israel bombs Syria in response to treatment of Druze people
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CBS News
7 hours ago
Israel bombs Syria in response to treatment of Druze people

Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces, accusing them of attacking members of the Druze religious minority.

Israeli airstrikes on Syria threaten security talks
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CNN
19 hours ago
Israeli airstrikes on Syria threaten security talks

Israel struck approaching Syrian tanks, rocket launchers, and trucks carrying weapons, saying it was acting to prevent a massacre against the Druze.

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

Israel is promising to destroy Syrian forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria near Israel's border.

Syrian anchor takes cover from airstrike live on TV
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CNN
1 day ago
Syrian anchor takes cover from airstrike live on TV

Israel has been carrying out airstrikes on the Syrian army, it says to protect the minority Druze community in the country.

Israel strikes Damascus as fighting rages in southern Syria
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Reuters
1 day ago
Israel strikes Damascus as fighting rages in southern Syria

Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded they withdraw.

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