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Why did Israel bomb Syria? Everything you need to know about the volatile conflict

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Israeli Defense Forces bombarded the Syrian regime’s military headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday following deadly chaos that erupted near its border between Syrian troops and warring local groups. While ceasefires had been announced by the Syrian interior ministry, fighting resumed between the Bedouins and Druze overnight into Friday. In a region brimming with conflicts, the recent violence points to yet another complicated struggle. So what exactly is going on in Syria? Here’s everything you need to know.

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