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IDF says it carried out strikes against several tanks in southern Syria
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF says it carried out a strike a short while ago against several tanks near the Syrian village of Sami’, in the Sweida area of southern Syria.
It says further details will be provided soon.
In the same area, there have been deadly clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters in recent days. Israel has previously vowed to protect members of Syria’s Druze community.
The strike marks an apparent rare occurrence of Israel striking military forces of Syria’s new government.
Israeli officials have said that they seek to completely demilitarize the southern Syria area, and not allow any armed groups to enter it and gain a foothold, including those of the new Syrian government.
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