US EditionMore than 80 killed in violent clashes in predominantly Druze Syrian city
SWEIDA, SYRIA, JUL 14 – At least 37 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in sectarian clashes triggered by kidnappings between Druze fighters and Sunni Bedouin tribes, prompting Syrian government forces to intervene.
- On Monday, Israel struck several Syrian tanks advancing between Al-Mazra'a and Sami' near Sweida to prevent their arrival.
- The strikes occurred after Syrian government forces were sent to Sweida to suppress violent conflicts involving Druze groups and Bedouin communities.
- Clashes that began on Sunday resulted in approximately 99 fatalities, with mortar attacks affecting various villages and dozens of people sustaining injuries amid ongoing tense security negotiations.
- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning to the Syrian government, stating that Israel would prevent any attacks against the Druze population in Syria.
- A ceasefire deal subsequently placed Druze fighters in charge of Sweida’s security, easing violence but reflecting continued mistrust of Syrian authorities.
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In Sueïda, the tension does not weaken, despite calls for calm and the announced talks between the Syrian authorities and Druze religious figures. On the ground, our correspondent observed a city emptied of its inhabitants, plagued by flames, looting, and uncontrolled violence. At least 19 people were killed on Tuesday 15 July, according to the OSDH.
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Israel has been involved in the violence that began over the weekend, in which an estimated one hundred people have died in the area.
They are to bring the situation under control: Syrian soldiers have advanced to the Suweida region, where there have been many deaths in battles between Druze and Bedouins. Fear of escalation is growing.
The Druze accuse Damascus of not keeping its commitments and continuing to bomb their city - Government forces have intervened, saying they want peace
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