The Syrian government deployed its forces in the Druze-majority city of Sweida, in a bid by the Islamist authorities to extend their power to the area controlled by local armed groups.

Israel launched strikes Tuesday against Syrian government forces in the Druze-majority region of Sweida, saying it was acting to protect the religious minority.Damascus had deployed troops to Sweida after clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes killed more than 100 people.

STORY: Convoys of Syrian army tanks and trucks entered the Sweida city on Tuesday (July 15).That was following deadly clashes between Druze armed groups and Bedoin fighters earlier in the week.:: Israeli armyIsrael launched airstrikes on these government