Jerusalem's military action in Syria both risks a bloodbath in Sweida and weakens the stability of a regime whose collapse could facilitate the resurgence of Iran

Hundreds of people have been killed in days of violence in southern Syria which began with clashes between members of the Druze minority group and Bedouin tribes and drew a military intervention from Syria.

The Israel Defense Forces said it struck "the entrance" of Syria's military headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday.