Israeli warplanes have struck Damascus -- part of a wave of cross-border strikes that have put the region on edge. Israel says the attacks are to protect the Druze minority in the southern city of Suwayda. But Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa warns Israel is trying to sow conflict and division between Syrian people -- for its own benefit. As part of a ceasefire agreed with Druze religious leaders, he's ordered the withdrawal of government forces from Suwayda and promised to safeguard the Druze community. But how will Israel's intervention shape Syria's future?

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