Syria-Israel Ceasefire Halts Suwayda Clashes After 300+ Dead
The U.S. condemned Israel’s unilateral strikes, signaling a rift between allies.
Damascus: Syria and Israel have agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire following intense fighting in Syria’s Suwayda province that killed over 300 and injured hundreds. The violence erupted from sectarian clashes involving Druze factions, Bedouin fighters, and government forces, escalating after Israeli airstrikes targeted Syrian positions citing protection of the Druze minority.
The truce, announced Saturday by U.S. Ambassador to Turkiye Tom Barrack, is backed by the U.S., Turkiye, Jordan, and neighboring states. However, Israeli strikes continued after the deal, killing at least three and wounding 34.
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to destabilize Syria. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed support for the Druze, calling them “our brothers.”
Despite the ceasefire, fighting persists in parts of Suwayda. Thousands of Bedouin fighters remain active, and aid access is blocked. The UN and human rights groups have reported civilian deaths, field executions, and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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The U.S. condemned Israel’s unilateral strikes, signaling a rift between allies. Analysts warn the ceasefire is fragile, with deep-rooted sectarian and geopolitical tensions threatening long-term peace.
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