Barrack suggested that Israel would prefer to see Syria fragmented and divided rather than a strong central state in control of the country.

Public broadcaster reports that Israel coordinated delivery to the Druze-majority province with the US; monitor says death toll in sectarian clashes has surpassed 1,100

That understanding was based on comments from the U.S. special envoy and security talks with Israel, sources said.

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While expressing concern for the Druze of Sweida, leading E.U. member states and the bloc itself say Jerusalem should not get involved.The post European powers quietly disapprove of Israel’s Syria

Syria's Sweida province has been engulfed by nearly a week of violence triggered by clashes between Bedouin fighters and Druze factions. Earlier on Friday, an Israeli official said Israel agreed to allow Syrian forces limited access to the Sweida area of southern Syria for the next two days.

It seems that there is now concern in Washington that Damascus is not able to hold things together. Israel has played a complex role in this.

Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire after days of deadly clashes in Syria’s Druze-majority Sweida province, with over 300 killed. The truce is backed by Turkey, Jordan, and regional allies.

A U.S. envoy has reaffirmed Washington's support for Syria's new government, stating there is "no Plan B" for uniting the country.

Israel's Health Ministry is preparing the transfer of medical equipment and medications to Sweida's hospital following the recent violent Syrian Druze-Bedouin clashes that have left hundreds dead. Israel’s Health Ministry is preparing the transfer of medical equipment,