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Here’s what triggered the latest deadly violence in Syria, and why it matters
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a U.K.-based war monitor, said the clashes started after members of a Bedouin tribe ...
Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to protect them?
Syria has been wracked by a new wave of deadly sectarian violence that has placed the spotlight on the Druze minority at the ...
Israel bombs Damascus military HQ as sectarian strife rages in Syria
Israeli warplanes pounded Syrian government buildings in Damascus, escalating its campaign against Syria’s new authorities ...
Syrian government and leaders of the Druze minority announce new ceasefire
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian government officials and leaders in the Druze religious minority announced Wednesday a renewed ...
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Syria says army withdrawing from Suwayda after deadly clashes with Druze
The withdrawal follows a ceasefire deal between the government and local Druze leaders after days of deadly violence.
Factbox-Syria's sectarian mix a dilemma for new rulers
Sharaa's hopes of stitching Syria back together under the rule of his Islamist-led government are complicated by the ...
Israel strikes Damascus as fighting between Syrian forces and Druze rages
That afternoon, Netanyahu and Katz ordered the Israeli military to once again attack government forces and weaponry in ...
‘New ceasefire agreed’ after clashes in Syria
Syrian government officials and leaders of the Druze religious minority have announced a renewed ceasefire after days of ...