Violence in Syria's Druze province has triggered Israeli military action, complicating relations with Turkey and creating a power vacuum that Iran could exploit.

US envoy Tom Barrack announces a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Syria, backed by Turkey, Jordan, and other neighbors, urges Druze, Bedouins, and Sunnis to disarm.

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said on Friday that Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire supported by Turkey, Jordan and neighbors.

Hundreds of Druze from Israel pushed across the border in solidarity with their Syrian cousins they feared were under attack. Many then met relatives never seen before.

Why did Israel stand up for the Druze in Syria? Russia benefits from Israeli intervention, because there are no former terrorists. The observer writes about the current situation in the Middle East Pravda.

This new wave of deadly sectarian violence has placed the spotlight on the Druze minority at the centre of rising tensions with Israel. This attack was followed by Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu's vow to protect Druze citizens. He said Israeli ...

An Israeli military official said, "we are reinforcing forces in the Golan Heights and along the border, ready for a multitude of scenarios."