Israeli army threatens attacks on 'Syria if violence against Druze does not end'

The Israeli army has threatened to attack Syria, claiming to defend Druze civilians. 

In a statement, the Israeli army said that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir had instructed forces to prepare for strikes against "targets in Syria" if the violence against the Druze does not stop.

The army confirmed a previous attack conducted on the outskirts of the capital.