Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?

The recent wave of deadly sectarian violence in Syria involves attacks on the Druze minority by Sunni Bedouin fighters, prompting Israel to intervene militarily to protect the Druze community. The Druze are an ethno-religious minority in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and the Golan Heights. Israel's strikes in Syria aim to create a demilitarized zone in the area and prevent Islamist fighters from approaching its northern border. The unrest has sparked international concern, with the US and several Arab states condemning the Israeli strikes on Syrian government forces and advocating for a peaceful resolution.