The unrest in Syria's Sweida province began with tit-for-tat kidnappings between members of the Druze minority and Sunni Bedouins. View on euronews

The Syrian defense minister announced a ceasefire in Sweida, a predominantly Druze city. Meanwhile, Israel launched strikes on southern Syria, claiming the goal was to protect the Druze community. DW has the latest.

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Israeli air strikes targeted Sweida, in what Israeli Defence Minister said were 'a message and a clear warning to the Syrian regime'.

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