An Israeli aircraft struck a target in the Druze-majority town of Sahnaya in southern Syria, reported Rudaw’s correspondent on the ground. Hours prior, Israel stated it had targeted an “extremist group” that was planning an attack on the local Druze population.

JERUSALEM/DAMASCUS - Israel said it carried out a warning strike against an extremist group that was preparing to attack Druze in Syria, following through on its pledge to protect the minority group as violence spread in Druze areas near Damascus on Wednesday.