Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has ordered a new ceasefire between Druze and Bedouin factions in the city of Suwayda. The Syrian government announced it has cleared Bedouin fighters and halted deadly clashes following the deployment of security forces. The conflict originated from the abduction of a Druze truck driver, which escalated into revenge attacks involving numerous tribal fighters. Israel carried out air strikes to protect the Druze community, responding to claims of government abuses against them. The situation has stabilized after the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Suwayda and the ceasefire implementation.
Syria's government claims it has cleared Bedouin fighters from the predominantly Druze city of Suwayda, declaring a halt to deadly clashes there after deploying security forces.
The fighting in Suwayda began when the abduction of a Druze truck driver triggered a series of revenge attacks, which led to tribal fighters supporting the Bedouin community.
Nour al-Din Baba stated that the clashes within Suwayda's neighborhoods have been halted following a ceasefire and the government forces' deployment in various areas.
Israel intervened in the conflict with heavy air attacks on Suwayda and Damascus to protect the Druze community amid accusations of government abuses.
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