Syria: Israel bombs forces entering Druze city after deadly clashes

About 100 people have reportedly been killed since fighting between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes erupted in Suweida on Sunday.

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About 100 people have reportedly been killed since the fighting between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes erupted on Sunday.

Syria's defence minister announced a ceasefire in Suweida on Tuesday morning, saying an agreement had been reached with local dignitaries for security forces to deploy there. However, one Druze spiritual leader urged local fighters to resist.

Later, Israel's prime minister said he had ordered strikes on forces and weapons in the Suweida area because the government "intended to use [them] against the Druze".

Benjamin Netanyahu said he was committed to preventing harm to the Druze in Syria because of their deep ties to those living in Israel and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.