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Israel launches attack on Syrian government forces near Damascus

By Jane Arraf
Published May 1, 2025 at 6:07 AM CDT

Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.

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Jane Arraf
Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.
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