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The Syrian army forces launched a violent attack on three axes in the city of Sweida to expel the Al-Hajri militias.

Syrian Ministry of Interior: The understandings reached with Sweida notables have been violated. Outlaw armed groups launched treacherous attacks targeting police and security personnel. The armed groups are attempting to disrupt the security situation and undermine the local understandings reached.

As night falls on As-Suwayda, intense clashes continue between local Druze fighters on one side, and Bedouin tribes and Syrian government forces on the other. Hundreds are estimated killed on both sides. Druze and government forces have been seen sending reinforcements to the area

Netanyahu: We are committed to protecting the Druze population in Syria

Saudi Foreign Ministry: We express our satisfaction with the measures taken by the Syrian government to achieve security and stability and maintain civil peace. We condemn the continued blatant Israeli attacks on Syria.

Syrian Foreign Ministry: We call on the people of Sweida to stand united behind their state and army and refuse to be drawn into suspicious projects.

Israel releases footage of their airstrikes across southern Syria against Syrian Government Forces and structures

The Syrian amy targets convoys of the Al-Hajri militia in the eastern countryside of the city of Sweida with drones

Shaheen Brigades enter airspace in the Sweida region, monitor outlaw groups and neutralize them

Israeli airstrike on the Syrian-Lebanese border in the western Qusayr countryside, near Hawsh al-Sayyid Ali.

The Syrian army enters the village of Khalkhala and its military airport, north of As-Suwayda Governorate.

Ministry of Defense forces break the siege of the National Hospital in Sweida and continue to repel the counterattack by armed militias in the city.

Turkish Foreign Ministry: We condemn Israel's interference in developments in southern Syria using military force, and we stress the need for an immediate halt to these attacks.

Israeli Diaspora Minister Calls for "Eliminating" Syrian President

Syrian reports: Druze managed to take control of the national hospital in As-Sweida

Violent clashes are still ongoing, with the most violent front being around the National Hospital in Sweida, in an attempt by armed militias to advance and regain the points they lost in the city center.

Israeli warplanes carry out raids on the National Hospital in Sweida. Security forces are holed up there after the advance of Druze militias

Israeli warplanes launched several airstrikes on the 175th Regiment in the vicinity of Izraa city in the Daraa countryside.

Security reinforcements from the Executive Force of the Internal Security Forces are heading from Damascus and its countryside towards the center of Sweida city.

Israeli aircraft prevent military convoys from reaching As-Suwayda Governorate, coinciding with a counterattack by Al-Hajri militias on several fronts.

An Israeli drone strike on the village of Walgha in the Suwayda countryside in southern Syria

Jumblatt: We support a political solution, the surrender of weapons in Sweida in agreement with the state, and reconciliation with the Bedouins.

Syrian media report that 158 Syrian army and security personnel were killed in the past 48 hours in clashes with Druze fighters and by Israeli airstrikes in As-Suwayda, southwest Syria

SANA: An Israeli airstrike targets the center of Sweida city.

A counterattack by armed groups on several fronts inside the city of Sweida, and violent clashes are taking place in the city streets at this moment.

An Israeli drone launches an airstrike near the police headquarters building in the city of Sweida.

6 Israeli airstrikes targeted the outskirts of the city of Azraa, near a Syrian Ministry of Defense convoy.

Druze militias are stationed in some neighborhoods of the city of Sweida and are confronting Interior Ministry personnel with sniper operations and ambushes.

A new Israeli airstrike targeted a military convoy in the Daraa countryside in southern Syria.

10 Lebanese and Syrians killed in an Israeli raid on Wadi Faara in Hermel, eastern Lebanon.

An Israeli airstrike targeted the outskirts of the city of Izraa in the eastern countryside of Daraa.

An Israeli drone launches a raid on the city of Sweida.

A journalist documents the targeting of the Ministry of Interior forces' air force to prevent the restoration of security and stability in Sweida

SDF reinforces its points north of Deir ez-Zor, carries out fortification work at points in Al-Salihiyah, and deploys elements equipped with sniper weapons.

The convoy that was targeted by an Israeli drone a short while ago in Sweida

Injuries among Interior Ministry forces due to Israeli raids targeting them in the vicinity of the city of Sweida.

Three members of the Syrian Internal Security Forces were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a military convoy in Sweida

Senior Israeli official to Channel 14: Israel's airstrikes in Syria are being conducted in coordination with the U.S

The operations of the Syrian Ministry of Defense and the Internal Security Forces are continuing at this moment to comb the city's neighborhoods and are engaged in violent clashes in the west of the city, despite the Israeli raids. The withdrawal of tanks from the city was to prevent it from being targeted by aircraft. The operation is continuing until this moment.

New footage documents the Israeli raid that targeted Syrian forces in As-Suwayda Governorate.

Casualties due to Israeli drone strikes targeting security forces and the army inside the city of Sweida.

An Israeli security source: We are launching unprecedented raids on Syrian forces in Jabal al-Druze.

A new Israeli airstrike targets the center of Sweida city, amid continued intense flights in the region's skies.

Channel 12 Israel: The Israeli Air Force carries out new raids on As-Suwayda Governorate.

Two dead as a result of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the area between the villages of Walgha and Al-Mazra'a in Sweida.

Military police forces enter Sweida, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior

Syrian Defense Minister announces ceasefire in Sweida after agreement with local leaders

Police HQ Suweida under control of Damascus forces

The Ministry of Defense withdraws heavy weapons from the city of Sweida as the Internal Security Forces advance and take over the Ministry of Defense sites within the city.

Scenes of violent clashes in several neighborhoods in Sweida and the pursuit of militias that have refused to surrender their weapons so far.

Syrian Arab Army forces begin withdrawing heavy machinery from Sweida, in preparation for handing over the city's neighborhoods to the Internal Security Forces

An airstrike believed to be Israeli targeted the vicinity of Sweida.

Joint statement by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz following the Syrian government's attack on the Druze in Syria: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the Israeli army to immediately strike government forces and weapons that were brought into the Sweida area in the Druze mountains of Syria for the government’s operations against the Druze — in violation of the demilitarization policy that prohibits the introduction of forces and weapons into southern Syria, which poses a threat to Israel. Israel is committed to preventing harm to the Druze in Syria due to the deep brotherhood with our Druze citizens in Israel and their historical and familial ties to the Druze in Syria

Urgent meetings have been taking place this morning between Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir amid the severe escalation in Syria. Israel’s assessment is that the Syrian Druze community is in real danger.

Hekmat Al-Hajri issues a statement rejecting the statement issued by the rest of the activists in Sweida and Youssef Harbou' and calls on his supporters to continue confronting the state's campaign. To clarify this, what happened is a division within Sweida currently. A section has surrendered to the Syrian state and allowed entry into the province, and a section did not appear in the statement, including Hekmat Al-Hajri, the Military Council, and other groups. They are currently being pursued by the Syrian Ministry of Defense and the Internal Security Forces, and the battle will continue today until a complete decision.

Government forces extend their control over the entire city of Sweida.

A statement from the activists of As-Suwayda Governorate: After the unfortunate events that have affected As-Suwayda Governorate in recent days, and the large number of victims, and out of concern for stopping the bloodshed and restoring security and stability in the governorate, we in the Sheikhdom of Mind have made our utmost efforts throughout the past months to spare the governorate and the people of the region this bloody confrontation by activating dialogue with the Syrian state

A large displacement movement is taking place in Sweida after government forces reached the city's entrances.

Army and internal security forces have begun entering the city of Sweida.

The Internal Security in Sweida welcomes the position of the Spiritual Presidency represented by Sheikh Al-Hajri and calls for unifying ranks to support stability. Ministry of Interior - Commander of Internal Security in Sweida Governorate, Brigadier General Ahmed Al-Dalati: We welcome the position of the Spiritual Presidency of the Druze Monotheist Community, represented by His Eminence Sheikh Al-Hajri, and we commend this responsible national stance. We call on all religious authorities and social activists to take a unified national stance that supports the Ministry of Interior's measures to extend state authority and achieve security throughout the governorate. We appeal to the leaders of the factions and armed groups outside the law to cease any actions that impede the entry of forces from the Ministries of Interior and Defense, and to fully cooperate by surrendering their weapons to the competent authorities, in order to preserve civil peace and safeguard the security of citizens and the stability of the country.

Statement by al-Hijri, spiritual leader of the Suwayda's Druze: - We welcome the entry of the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defense forces to establish control over security and military centers and to secure the governorate

The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Interior forces announced that they will enter the city of Sweida and impose a complete curfew to protect the lives of residents.

The Spiritual Leadership of the Druze Community in Syria: We call on all armed factions in Sweida Governorate to cooperate with the Interior Ministry forces, not resist their entry, and surrender their weapons to the Ministry of Interior

The Ministry of Defense's Media and Communications Department: The army continues to pursue outlaw groups around the city of Sweida.

The Spiritual Leadership of the Druze Community in Syria: We welcome the entry of Interior and Defense Ministry forces to impose control in Sweida.

As-Suwayda: Four rockets fell on As-Suwayda city and three mortar shells fell on the town of Al-Qarya.

Report: The last attempt at negotiations with the armed militias in Sweida failed. Accordingly, the advance towards the city and the rest of the axes will continue unless the militias surrender their weapons.

Syrian security forces are deployed in the town of Walgha on the western outskirts of Sweida city, after seizing control of it. Military forces continue to advance toward the center of Sweida governorate.

Internal security forces impose a curfew in the city of Busra al-Sham, east of Daraa, starting at 10:00 and continuing until dawn.

Tom Barrack: We want a unified Syria and a constitution that guarantees a parliament that represents everyone.

Syrian Information Minister to Al Jazeera: The intervention of the Internal Security Forces and the Ministry of Defense in Sweida was a last resort.

Violent clashes between the Syrian army and armed militias in the town of Walga, with the arrival of reinforcements for the militias, due to the importance of the town, which is considered the gateway to the city of Sweida. If it is captured, the road to Sweida will be passable.

The young man, Yousef Al-Masalma, a member of the Ministry of Defense and a resident of Daraa Al-Balad, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the town of Kanaker in Sweida.

President Ahmad al-Shara received Dr. Abdullah bin Ali al-Dubaikhi, Assistant Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the People's Palace in Damascus. During the meeting, prospects for joint investment cooperation and ways to push it to broader levels that serve the interests of the two countries were reviewed.

Ministry of Interior: Internal Security Forces found a number of warehouses containing various weapons, shells, and ammunition in a number of villages in the countryside of As-Suwayda Governorate, as part of the widespread security deployment aimed at containing tensions and establishing security and stability in the region.

3 Israeli raids on the towns of Mazra'a and Kanaker in the Sweida countryside. Syrian Defense Ministry spokesman: 18 of our soldiers were killed and several others were wounded during the conflict resolution in Sweida.

The Spiritual Leadership of the Druze in Syria: We do not accept any takfiri, unruly, or outlaw factions.

Druze fighters have recaptured Sura al-Kabira, far north of Suweida countryside

South Syria: among those killed today, there's a Druze Sheikh from Qanawat (North Suwayda) and founder of a famous channel for that area

Israeli Defense Minister: We will not allow the Druze in Syria to be harmed, and we will not stand idly by.

An Israeli airstrike targeted the road between the village of Mazra'a and the city of Sweida, where Syrian army forces are advancing.

Israeli warplanes target Syrian army positions in the village of Al-Mazra'a in the Sweida countryside with airstrikes.

Israeli airstrike(s) just targeted the town of Mazraa (West Suwayda) after it was freshly captured by Damascus forces

Reports of an airstrike Israeli warplanes in the sky of Daraa and Suweida

The Syrian state stipulates that all armed militias in Sweida must surrender and hand over all weapons without any conditions, in order to avoid a battle for the city. There will be no negotiations without that. There are a number of groups that have previously surrendered themselves with their weapons in the vicinity of the city.

Syrian Ministry of Interior: The rapid developments in Sweida over the past two days necessitated our security intervention. We offer our condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. What happened poses a serious threat to civil peace and is contrary to the law. We affirm our commitment to protecting civilians without bias toward any party. We respect the rights of all Syrian people and are committed to ensuring their security and safety. We call on all parties to exercise national responsibility and resolve disputes through state institutions. We call on citizens to cooperate with the security forces to ensure the return of calm and civil peace

South Syria: Israeli army released the video of the airstrike carried out this afternoon on a tank belonging to the Defense Ministry amidst clashes in West Suwayda.

Ministry of Defense forces take control of the town of Kanaker in the Sweida countryside.

The Syrian army, along with the Internal Security Forces, extends its control over Tal Hadid in the Sweida countryside after expelling outlaw groups

South Syria: more spoils seized from local Druze factions, including an ammo depot in the town of Mazraa (W. Suwayda). Aim of ongoing operations is to disarm those militias

Negotiations have begun to hand over the remaining weapons of the Sweida militias.

Violent clashes are gathered in the towns of Rasas and Attil, around the city of Sweida.

A video of the moment the Syrian army entered the town of Al-Mazra'a in the Sweida countryside after taking control of it.

The Syrian army enters the Mazra'a district, west of the city of Sweida.

Hama: A fire broke out in the forest lands of the town of Shatha in the Ghab Plain, northwest of Hama.

Al-Tha'la military airport is under the control of the Syrian army.

Walid Jumblatt on the events in Sweida: We reject calls for foreign and Israeli protection. We hope that security and harmony will return to Sweida through a political solution and under the auspices of the Syrian authorities, with whom we are in contact.

South Syria: Damascus forces and tribal fighters seized an artillery position used by Druze fighters in the village of Dour, West of Suwayda. This is ex-SAA equipment

Journalist Malik Abu Obeida reassured families inside the town of Al-Dour in the western countryside of Sweida after the Ministry of Defense forces entered Sweida.

40 Syrian Army soldiers have been killed by Druze in Suwayda so far