Syria announces Sweida ceasefire
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Israel's Health Ministry is preparing the transfer of medical equipment and medications to Sweida's hospital following the recent violent Syrian Druze-Bedouin clashes that have left hundreds dead. Israel’s Health Ministry is preparing the transfer of medical equipment,
Syrian war monitor says fighting across Sweida province ongoing, although Druze fighters regained control of provincial capital after booting out rival armed factions
Fragile calm returned to Syria’s Sweida as Bedouin fighters withdrew. While a ceasefire is in place, residents are reported to be facing lack of aid and deep trauma.
Renewed violence in Syria between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes is threatening to deepen divisions in a country recuperating from a civil war. Arab tribal fighters from all over Syria have travelled to the mainly Druze area of Sweida province to help support their Bedouin kin.
Violence between Druze and Bedouin has renewed in the southern Syrian province despite Thursday's announced ceasefire; Israel sending humanitarian aid over the border
The move comes after days of clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in Suweida that have reportedly left hundreds dead.