Israel launched airstrikes on Syria amid a spreading wave of sectarian violence in areas dominated by the Druse minority.

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Syria said Israel launched new strikes near Damascus on Wednesday, after sectarian clashes left nearly 40 dead in two days and Israel warned against attacks targeting the Druze minority.