DAMASCUS: Israel staged strikes on Tuesday against Syrian government forces in the Druze-majority region of Sweida, saying it was acting to

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.

Damascus has moved in to the city of Sweida after violent clashes between Bedouins, government forces and Druze left around 100 dead. In response, Israel's airforce, acting as the Druze minority's self-proclaimed protectors,

Syrian authorities were accused on Tuesday of carrying out "field executions" of civilians in the predominantly Druze province of Sweida, where Israel launched strikes against government forces in what it described as an effort to protect the religious minority.

The Syrian province of Sweida has witnessed deadly clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes, with government forces clashing with local groups. Over 30 people have died, and nearly 100 have been injured.