An agreement for a ceasefire between Druze and Bedouin groups in Syria's Sweida province seems to be holding as of Sunday. Following a week of conflict, Bedouin fighters declared their withdrawal from the area. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called for a nationwide ceasefire and urged combatants to stop their violence. Reports indicate a cautious calm in Sweida, with government forces blocking roads to prevent further tribal incursions. The recent escalation included Israeli airstrikes against government forces allied with Bedouins, further complicating the regional dynamics.
Clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups appear to have stopped following a ceasefire agreement. Bedouin fighters announced they are pulling back from Sweida after a weeklong conflict.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called for a nationwide ceasefire early Saturday, urging tribal fighters to lay down their arms and emphasizing the state's role in handling the country's affairs.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that "Sweida has been experiencing a cautious calm" since midnight, with Syrian government security forces blocking roads to prevent fighters from entering.
Israeli strikes targeting government forces that supported Bedouins have occurred recently, making the situation in Druze-majority Sweida province more complex amidst the ceasefire.
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