US envoy says Syria and Israel agree to ceasefire as Druze minority and Bedouin clans clashTom Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria, said early Saturday that Israel and Syria had agreed to a ceasefire following Israel’s intervention this week in fighting between Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes and armed groups from the Druze minority.
Christian patriarchs make rare visit to Gaza after deadly Israeli strike on churchTop church leaders have visited Gaza after its only Catholic church was struck the day before. The strike drew condemnation from the pope and U.S. President Donald Trump, and prompted a statement of regret from Israel.