Ceasefire in Southern Syria Violated
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and al Mayadeen, Syrian sources have reported that tribal groups violated the ceasefire in southern Syria.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that tribal armed groups breached the ceasefire in As-Suwayda by targeting the Tal al-Hadid area in southwestern As-Suwayda.
Tensions escalated on July 13 following clashes between armed tribal factions and druze militants in As-Suwayda province. The violence erupted after Bedouin Arab tribes abducted a Druze man and seized his vehicle.
On July 15, Syrian public security forces and the army entered the city, but the spiritual leadership of SyriaS druze community reported serious violations against its members and called for immediate international protection to halt thes actions.
The Israeli regime, claiming to support the Druze, launched attacks on Syrian military vehicles heading toward As-Suwayda province.
On July 16, Israel bombed several strategic locations in Damascus, including the Syrian Armed Forces General Staff building.Israel described this strike as a direct message to Damascus.
Following these attacks, Syria’s Ministry of Defense announced on the same day its complete withdrawal from As-Suwayda province under a ceasefire agreement.
