Israel said it carried out a warning strike against an extremist group that was preparing to attack Druze in Syria, following through on its pledge to protect the minority group as violence spread in Druze areas near Damascus on Wednesday.

Israel says it carried out an attack in Syria on a group targeting members of a minority sect as a new round of clashes left at least 11 people dead.

Israel launched a warning strike against an extremist group threatening Druze communities near Damascus. Amidst escalating sectarian violence, Israel reiterated its pledge to protect the Druze minority.