The city of Sweida in southern Syria has been featured in headlines worldwide as clashes have erupted between Druze and Bedouin forces in the area. Syrian forces have also advanced on the city, and the IDF has launched airstrikes on nearby military targets.

Israel carried out strikes against Syrian government forces in southern Syria, saying it was acting to protect the Druze minority.

“Israeli occupation aircraft targets the city of Suwayda,” the state-run news agency SANA reported. Meanwhile, the army launched an attack on a Syrian tank after it entered Suwayda city, Israeli Army Radio reported.