Israel launches strikes, intervenes in sectarian clashes near Damascus

"Isreali airstrikes in Damascus targeted Druze civilians following reports of an audio leak implicating a Druze cleric in insulting Prophet Muhammad. The strikes near Jaramana and Sahnaya resulted in at least 11 deaths, with local authorities reporting significant casualties amidst weeks of escalating violence that has already claimed dozens of lives in the region. Meanwhile, the conflict complicates efforts to establish a stable government as local forces seek collaboration with new authorities while Druze communities call for international intervention."