US EditionAfter Powerful Israeli Strikes on Damascus, Syria Withdraws Troops From Suwayda City to Avoid ‘Open War’
SUWAYDA PROVINCE, SYRIA, JUL 16 – Syrian government forces withdraw from Druze-majority Suwayda after Israeli airstrikes aimed at protecting the Druze minority amid clashes that killed over 350 people, monitors said.
- On Monday the Israel Defense Force intervened amid a three-day assault on the Druze-majority city of As-Sweida.
- Ahmed al-Sharaa is solidifying his hold on power in Damascus, prompting Israel to mark red lines to protect its interests and the Druze.
- At least 135 people were killed, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, and locals were humiliated by having their mustaches shaved and forced to bark like dogs.
- A Tuesday night cease-fire was declared by the Damascus defense ministry after Israel struck a Syrian tank.
- Ahmed al-Sharaa quickly moved to de-escalate the conflict with Israel as soon as the IDF signaled its resolve to protect the Druze minority.
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Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Joi that the protection of road citizens and their rights is our "priority", while Israel promised to destroy the Syrian government forces attacking the roads in southern Syria, Reuters announces.
The Syrian leader announced the transfer of responsibility for maintaining security in the southern city of Sweida, the scene of bloody sectarian clashes since Sunday, to the local factions and the sheikhs drusi
Syrian President Ahmad al-Chareh announced on Thursday the transfer "to local factions and sheiks" Druze responsibility for maintaining security in Suyida.
The protection of the Druze in Syria and their rights is a priority for the Syrian authorities, Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Shara said today.
After community clashes that killed 350 Israelis and bombardments on Damascus, transitional government reverses Syrian President Ahmad al-Chareh announced
On Wednesday, the Israeli army bombed southern Syria as well as targets in Damascus to defend the Druze. More than 350 people have died since Sunday of intercommunal violence.
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