Barrack suggested that Israel would prefer to see Syria fragmented and divided rather than a strong central state in control of the country.

Defense Minister Katz responds that Ambassador Tom Barrack doesn't know the facts, after he complained that strikes to protect Druze complicated efforts for regional stability

Israeli air strike on Damascus is part of a systematic military operation that includes more than 200 attacks in various regions of Syria.

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The Syrian government says clashes in the southern city of Suwayda have stopped after a week of violence left hundreds of people dead, drawing Israeli intervention and US condemnation.

Iran, European countries to hold nuclear talks - Iranian FM spokesperson Iran, Britain, France and Germany are expected hold nuclear talks in Istanbul on Friday, according to a Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

A U.S. envoy has reaffirmed Washington's support for Syria's new government, stating there is "no Plan B" for uniting the country.

Video showed government forces on the streets of a predominantly Druze city and smoke billowing across roads as gunfire sounded.