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Fragile Calm Returns to Syria’s Sweida After Week of Deadly Violence; Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Fragile Calm Returns to Syria’s Sweida After Week of Deadly Violence; Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Fragile Calm Returns to Syria’s Sweida After Week of Deadly Violence; Humanitarian Crisis Deepens A precarious calm has settled over Syria’s southern Sweida province since Sunday, following a brutal week of violence that resulted in over 1,000 fatalities and displaced more than 128,000 people. Reports from local residents indicate a “tense calm” after fighters withdrew, yet the humanitarian situation remains dire, marked by critical shortages of water, electricity, and medical supplies. Hospitals in the region are largely inoperative, struggling to…

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Israel Strikes Syrian Forces in Suweida Amid Escalating Sectarian Clashes

Israel Strikes Syrian Forces in Suweida Amid Escalating Sectarian Clashes

Israel Strikes Syrian Forces in Suweida Amid Escalating Sectarian Clashes Israeli forces have launched airstrikes against Syrian government troops around Suweida as they entered the predominantly Druze city, following two days of deadly sectarian clashes. The Syrian defence minister announced a ceasefire earlier today, Tuesday, stating an agreement had been reached with local dignitaries for security forces to deploy. However, the situation remains volatile, with one Druze spiritual leader urging local fighters to resist the government’s deployment. Approximately 100 people…

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