Israel struck a target near the presidential palace in the Syrian capital after the Druze community in both countries called for help following a series of violent clashes between the minority group and Syrian government forces.

It was the second time in days that Israel had intervened militarily in Syria amid sectarian violence targeting the Druse.

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