Druze, Syria and Israel
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A monitoring group says 594 people have been killed during the recent violence in southern Syria that took on a sectarian dimension. The UK-based Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) documented a significant outbreak of brutality in the killings that have gripped Suweida province since Sunday.
The Syrian government has blamed local armed groups for a massacre at Suweida National Hospital, where dozens of bodies were found following days of clashes.
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ABP News on MSNUS Steps In To Stop Israeli Hostilities In Syria, Rubio Says 'Agreed On Specific Steps'Syrian tensions amid sectarian violence in Suweida, Syria. While Syria welcomed US efforts, Israel hasn't commented.
The Syrian interim President has broken his silence on Israel's attack and accusation on Wednesday. He says the protection of the Druze minority is a "priority" for the country.
Israel bombs Syria's defence ministry in Damascus following deadly sectarian fighting in Suweida that has killed over 350.
A ceasefire was confirmed to have been reached in Suweida, Syria. Druze leader, Youssef Jarbu'a, confirmed the regime's claim on Wednesday. More to follow...