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Members of Syrian security forces ride on a back of a truck after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.
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What’s behind Syria’s surging sectarian violence?

Deadly sectarian violence in Syria escalates, leaving over 350 dead. Tensions between Sunni Arabs, Druze, Alawites, Kurds, and Christians threaten post-war stability.

​Smoke rises from Syria’s defense ministry in Damascus, Syria, on July 16, 2025.
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What We’re Watching: Israel hits Syria’s military HQ, Trump rings up trade wins, Cuban minister resigns over denial

Israel struck Syria’s military headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday and continued to bomb areas of southern Syria where the Israel-backed Druze minority group is clashing with Bedouin tribes.

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Israel turns the screws on Syria's new leader
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Israel turns the screws on Syria's new leader

Israel has demanded the complete demilitarization of Southern Syria -- why?