'Israel' strikes Syria's presidential palace, military HQ, defense ministry
'Israel' launched strikes Tuesday against Syrian government forces in the Druze-majority region of Suwayda, claiming it was acting to protect the minority.
Damascus had deployed troops to Suwayda after clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes killed more than 100 people.
'Israel' announced its strikes shortly after Syria's defence minister declared a ceasefire in Suwayda city, with government forces having entered the city in the morning.
While most Druze religious leaders supported the deployment, at least one senior figure called for armed resistance.
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