Israel strikes Damascus military HQ

It earlier said it hit the headquarters of the Syrian military in the city - one civilian has been killed in the attacks, the Syrian health ministry says

Israel says it is trying to protect members of the Druze community in south-west Syria, where there have been deadly sectarian clashes

"We are working to save our Druze brothers and to eliminate the regime's gangs," says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Who are the Druze people? Read our mini-explainer here

The strikes on Damascus follow days of Israeli attacks on the Suweida region in south-west Syria - Syria's government has condemned the "violations"