Ceasefire collapses in Syria's Suwayda as Israel threatens escalation
Briefly

Sectarian violence in Suwayda has sharply escalated, with fighting resuming after a broken ceasefire. Reports indicate significant casualties, with dozens dead, including children and soldiers. Government forces and Druze armed groups engage in ongoing clashes within the city. Israel has conducted air strikes targeting Syrian troop positions, warning the government to withdraw to protect the Druze minority. Sources indicate over 250 deaths, with allegations of field executions complicating the situation further, as violence disrupts the ceasefire despite earlier announcements from the Syrian government.
Fighting between Druze armed groups and government troops in Suwayda has reignited, resulting in significant casualties, including over 250 reported deaths amid ongoing clashes.
The ceasefire announced by the Syrian government quickly fell apart, with accusations that lawless groups violated it, leading to intensified fighting in the city.
Israel has conducted multiple air strikes on Syrian forces around Suwayda, with warnings to the Syrian government regarding its treatment of the Druze minority.
Reports indicate that at least 70 people have died in the renewed clashes, as violent confrontations between armed groups continue despite the claimed ceasefire.
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