Israel Hits Damascus After Plea for Help From Druze Minority

Armed Syrian government forces in Sahnaya, Syria, on April 30.Photographer: Mohamad Daboul/AFP/Getty Images
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Israel struck a target near the presidential palace in the Syrian capital after the Druze community in both countries called for help following a series of violent clashes between the minority group and Syrian government forces.

The Israel Defense Forces said in a post on Telegram on Friday that its fighter jets hit an area close to the People’s Palace, which is perched on a hill overlooking Damascus. There were no reports of casualties or damage.