Sectarian Violence Erupts in Syria as Druze Minority Targeted, Israel Intervenes

Syria is facing a surge in deadly sectarian violence, particularly targeting the Druze minority near Damascus.

Clashes between Druze community members, government forces, and unidentified armed groups have left over 100 people dead in recent days. The violence has prompted Israel to launch rare airstrikes in Syria, warning against attacks on the Druze and threatening further intervention. Syrian Druze leaders have condemned what they describe as a 'genocidal campaign' against their community, while the Syrian government rejects foreign involvement.

The unrest highlights the new government's struggle to unify the country and control armed factions amid deepening sectarian divisions.