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Tensions flared once more in southern Syria on Friday as violence resumed between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin groups, just days after a ceasefire had temporarily paused the conflict. Government troops, who had previously withdrawn under a truce deal, were reportedly preparing to redeploy in the region to restore order and stabilize state institutions. Ceasefire Falters Amid Renewed Hostilities According …

Efforts to restore calm in southern Syria showed signs of fragility on Wednesday, as the government and Druze leaders announced a new ceasefire following days of violent clashes. The conflict has highlighted tensions within Syria’s evolving political landscape and sparked direct military action from neighboring Israel. Syria’s Interior Ministry and Druze religious figures jointly announced a fresh ceasefire agreement aimed …

Tensions surged across Syria on Wednesday as the Israeli military conducted rare airstrikes in central Damascus, directly targeting the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters. The strikes came amid intensifying clashes in the southern city of Sweida between Syrian government forces and local Druze militias, marking one of the most volatile escalations since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last December. Airstrikes …

Fresh violence has erupted in Syria’s southern Sweida province, where intense clashes between Bedouin tribes and local Druze fighters have claimed the lives of at least 37 individuals, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The fighting marks the most severe confrontation in the area since fatal skirmishes between Druze residents and security forces earlier this year. Rising …

Violent confrontations erupted overnight in the outskirts of Damascus, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 individuals, according to Syrian state media. The clashes occurred in the Sahnaya area, a town located southwest of the capital, and were described by authorities as part of an escalation involving armed factions identified as outlaw groups. Casualties and Government Response Syria’s Health …