In response to escalating violence between Bedouin and Druze factions in southern Syria, the presidency has declared the deployment of new military forces aimed at restoring order. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s office has called for immediate restraint as nearly 600 casualties have been reported since hostilities began on Sunday. Inhabitants of the region have accused government soldiers of targeting Druze civilians and conducting extrajudicial killings, igniting further tensions.
### New Syrian Forces Deployed to Address Escalating Sectarian Clashes
### New Syrian Forces Deployed to Address Escalating Sectarian Clashes
The Syrian presidency announces a military intervention to curb violence in the south, following deadly sectarian clashes.
Amid the turmoil, an Israeli strike against Syrian positions was reported, prompting a temporary military withdrawal from the area. US Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, announced a ceasefire agreement between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Sharaa, which has yet to be publicly acknowledged by either country. Barrack urged all factions, including Druze, Bedouins, and Sunnis, to cease hostilities and work towards a united national identity.
In a significant development, Israel is permitting the entry of Syrian Internal Security Forces into Suweida for a limited time to protect the embattled Druze community. The predominantly Druze region, wary of the ruling government, is now experiencing a surge in sectarian hostilities. UN human rights chief Volker Türk has reported serious human rights violations and arbitrary executions linked to various armed groups, including security forces.
In a recent televised address, Sharaa vowed to hold accountable those responsible for the violence, promising to prioritize the safety of the Druze population. He attributed ongoing struggles to "outlaw groups" and their refusal to engage in dialogue. The situation remains critical as the international community closely monitors developments in the conflict-ridden region.
In a significant development, Israel is permitting the entry of Syrian Internal Security Forces into Suweida for a limited time to protect the embattled Druze community. The predominantly Druze region, wary of the ruling government, is now experiencing a surge in sectarian hostilities. UN human rights chief Volker Türk has reported serious human rights violations and arbitrary executions linked to various armed groups, including security forces.
In a recent televised address, Sharaa vowed to hold accountable those responsible for the violence, promising to prioritize the safety of the Druze population. He attributed ongoing struggles to "outlaw groups" and their refusal to engage in dialogue. The situation remains critical as the international community closely monitors developments in the conflict-ridden region.
