Loud explosions were heard in Syria’s capital Damascus after Israel attacked the city following days of sectarian conflict in the south ... assault to topple Mr Assad in early December. The violence highlights President Ahmed al-Sharaa's struggle to ...

The violence underscores the government’s challenge to assert nationwide control as ethnic and religious tensions simmer after the end of the civil war.

At least 18 members of Syria's security forces have been killed in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, the Defence Ministry said, after they deployed to quell deadly sectarian clashes that had resumed on Monday,

Israel said its military struck several tanks in southern Syria, as clashes between Bedouin gunmen and Druze militias left dozens dead and injured.

Syria’s defense minister has announced a ceasefire after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday.