Syrian security forces ready to deploy to Druze-majority Sweida to quell fighting, minister says Middle East crisis live
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Syrian security forces are redeploying to Sweida city amid renewed clashes between Druze and Bedouin tribes, following a brief ceasefire. The fighting erupted earlier, leading to Syrian troop deployment and escalated violence, with Israel conducting strikes against Syrian troops to prevent troop dominance in the south. After initial troop withdrawal, violence reignited, reflecting persistent instability and sectarian tensions in Sweida province, where both Druze and Bedouin communities are involved in local violence.
Fighting erupted in Sweida province as Bedouin and Druze fighters clashed, prompting Syrian government troops to be deployed, exacerbating the violence in the region.
Following a ceasefire that briefly halted fighting, fresh clashes resumed between tribal Bedouin fighters and Druze, highlighting the ongoing tensions and instability in the area.
Israel's military intervened by striking Syrian troops in response to the increased violence, asserting that it would not allow Syrian government forces to dominate the southern region.
The conflict in Sweida city involved complex interactions between local Druze, Bedouin tribes, and the Syrian government, reflecting broader sectarian tensions in the region.
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