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Israeli Attacks Threaten ‘Chaos’ in Syria, Syrian President Says

President Ahmed al-Shara said the attack threatened to escalate sectarian violence in his sharpest criticism of Israel since coming to power.

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Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters, IDF says

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US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus

Reporter in Damascus reacts as Israeli strikes hit Syrian Defense Ministry behind her

A reporter and camera operator in Damascus ran for cover on Wednesday after Israeli airstrikes hit the Syrian Defense Ministry in the heart of nation’s capital as the pair were beginning a live trans...

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Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes

Israel bombs Damascus, Syrian leader says not afraid of war - as it happened

Syrian Forces Withdraw From Sweida After Ceasefire Goes Into Effect

The dayslong fighting threatened to unravel Syria’s postwar political transition and brought in further military intervention by its powerful neighbor Israel, which on Wednesday struck the Syrian Defe...

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Israel Strikes Syrian Capital, Sending Warning to Government

Israel bombs Syrian forces entering Druze city after sectarian clashes

Druze, Syria and Israel

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Turmoil gives Druze divided between Syria and Israel rare moment of contact

As violence exploded inside Syria between the Druze religious minority and the new government in Damascus, neighboring Israel’s own Druze community was watching closely.

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Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to protect them?

Explainer-Who Are the Druze and Why Does Israel Say It Is Hitting Syria for Their Sake?

Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?

A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, putting into focus the country's fragile security landscape as the new government attempts to impose its authority over the fractured terri...

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Israel launches heavy airstrikes in Damascus, vowing to protect Druze

Israel strikes Damascus hard in support of the Druze

Who are the Druze? Religious group aids Syrian members under Islamist attack, Israeli members offer support

This dedication has earned them a special place in Israeli society, pushing Israeli political and military leaders to promise action if the Druze community in Syria is threatened in any way.

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

Explainer-Who are the Druze and why does Israel say it is hitting Syria for their sake?

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Israel, Mixing Force With Diplomacy, Takes ‘Discordant’ Approach to Syria

For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity.

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Israel's attacks on Damascus hinder chemical weapons search, Syrian official says

THE HAGUE (Reuters) -Israeli airstrikes on Damascus are hampering Syria's efforts to find and destroy chemical weapons stockpiled during the rule of toppled ruler Bashar al-Assad, a government adviser said on Thursday.

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Israel Shifts Troops From Gaza to Syria as Another Front Intensifies

An Israeli military official said, "we are reinforcing forces in the Golan Heights and along the border, ready for a multitude of scenarios."

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