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The Syrian army withdrew its forces from the entire Suwayda province: AFP

Overnight, the Israeli army managed to return dozens of Israeli Druze who had crossed into Syria yesterday, according to the military. Still, several dozen Druze from Israel remain inside Syria, mostly in the Hader area, a Druze town just over the border across from Majdal Shams

In an address to the nation President Al-Shara calls for the unity of Syria, reassured Druze population in security guarantees, explains Israeli hostility and Syria response, thanked U.S., Türkiye for mediation in solving Suweida situation

Syrian President: We will hold accountable all those who abused and committed violations against civilians in Sweida

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: We decided to assign the responsibility of maintaining security in the province to local factions and wise sheikhs. - We chose not to be drawn into conflicts in order to preserve the country's security

Syrian President: We were faced with the choice between war with Israel or allowing the Druze sheikhs to reach an agreement, so we chose to protect our homeland

Syria's UN envoy: We demand that Israel be forced to withdraw from our territories.

Syria's UN envoy: We condemn the Israeli aggression in the strongest terms.

Syria's UN envoy: We do not accept any justification from the Israeli government regarding the attacks.

According to Israeli Foreign Ministry, @gidonsaar spoke with EU Foreign Affairs Head Kaja Kallas, German FM Wadephul and FM Gerapetritis on Syria today. “Sa'ar stressed the recurring phenomenon of massacres and attacks against minorities in Syria: Alawites, Kurds, Druze, and Christians - both by forces of the Syrian government and by jihadist gangs that support it,” official statement said

Al Arabiya monitors the exit of army convoys from Sweida in implementation of the agreement.

Iranian Foreign Minister Condemns Israeli Attacks on Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister: Turkey communicated with Israel through intelligence agencies and conveyed its views and proposals regarding the Sweida crisis. With US mediation, a ceasefire will be announced in Syria within the next three hours.

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan: We’re hearing reports of YPG movements. They should avoid any escalation. Don’t jeopardize the current process

Syrian Health Minister: Israeli aircraft are obstructing the entry of a medical convoy to As-Suwayda Governorate by targeting any vehicles heading towards it

The Dignity Men Movement in Sweida: Any agreement that does not include the withdrawal of all forces will not be acceptable.

US Secretary of State: We agreed on specific steps that will put an end to the situation in Syria tonight. US Secretary of State: Putting an end to the troubling situation in Syria requires all parties to fulfill their obligations, and that is what we expect from them.

Syrian army forces withdraw with heavy weapons from Sweida as part of the agreement signed with Youssef Jarbou, while combat units continue to deploy in the city and pursue all illegal militias in Sweida who reject the agreement

Footage of an Israeli airstrike targeting a Syrian security forces checkpoint at the entrance to the city of Sweida

The Men of Dignity Movement in Sweida rejects the ceasefire and the agreement signed by Youssef Jarbou with the Syrian government.

Big reinforcements of internal security forces arrive in the city of Sweida.

Fires broke out around the village of Hadar in the northern Quneitra countryside. Syria, Quneitra

Damascus: A protest by the residents of the town of Al-Maliha in Damascus headed towards Jaramana to stand with the Syrian state against the Israeli aggression and the Al Hajiri militias in Sweida.

Israeli Chief of Staff: I have ordered increased surveillance and attacks, increased airstrikes, and a halt to attacks on Druze in Syria.

Clashes about control of Atil 3km north of Suweida city between Syria'n goverment-forces and the Druze militia of Hikmat al-Hijri hiding inside the suburb

Al Arabiya sources: Implementation of the latest agreement between the Syrian government and the sheikhs of Sweida has begun.

Turkish Foreign Minister: Dividing Syria means perpetuating chaos, and we can never accept that.

US State Department: We call on the Syrian government to withdraw its forces to allow for de-escalation in Sweida.

Israeli Chief of Staff arrived to assess the emergency situation on the Syrian border - a border that was breached today in an unprecedented manner when hundreds of Israeli Druze entered Syrian territory and are still there.

Air strikes target Moadamiyeh in the Damascus countryside.

Israeli raid on Mezzeh military airport in Damascus

Syrian statement condeming Israel's Targeting of State Institutions and Violation of Syrian Sovereignty

Unknown gunmen riding a motorcycle targeted a vehicle belonging to the SDF in the town of Al-Salihiyah, north of Deir ez-Zor, without knowing the results of the attack.

Clashes between Druze Forces and security forces at Aysam in Rif Dimashq, very close to Qatana

An Israeli raid targeted the mountains of Moadamiyeh al-Sham, the former headquarters of the Fourth Division.

Reuters: Syria calls for a UN Security Council meeting to discuss the consequences of the Israeli aggression on Syrian territory.

Casualties from the Syrian army forces as a result of an Israeli drone attack targeting them in Sweida at this moment.

A new Israeli raid in the vicinity of the Qatana area in the Damascus countryside.

UN Secretary-General condemns Israeli raids on Syria

Homs: Unknown assailants opened fire, targeting three people on Shuhada Street in the al-Nuzha neighborhood.

Syrian security forces have taken control of the Suwayda National Hospital. A disturbing video circulating online appears to show dozens of bodies, identities and circumstances remain unclear

Lebanese army personnel prevent Druze from advancing to the Syrian border.

South Syria: Israel also bombed the 10th Division base near Qatana, South-West of Damascus

The Syrian army clashes with Al Hajiri forces in Qanawat and Al-Kafr after taking control of Masad and Al-Raha.

Trump: We seek to de-escalate in Syria

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: We are communicating with both the Israeli and Syrian sides, and I believe we are moving toward de-escalation.

The Israeli targets the Jabab Regiment in the Daraa countryside with several airstrikes.

Two Israeli aircraft launched two raids on the outskirts of the town of Jbab, north of Daraa.

Israeli army: Our aircraft launched raids on military targets in southern Syria.

5 Syrian security forces killed in Israeli raids on Damascus.

Israeli warplanes launched two airstrikes east of the town of Ghabagheb in the northern countryside of Daraa Governorate.

Syria's Ministry of Health says 3 were killed and 34 injured in the Israeli airstrikes on Damascus

Israeli air strikes on the outskirts of the city of Al-Kiswah in the Damascus countryside

Israeli airstrikes target the outskirts of the town of Muthabin, north of Daraa

Hikmat al-Hijri rejects the agreement, refuses to recognize the Syrian government, calls on his affiliated militias to continue fighting, and calls on them to target groups that have agreed with the Syrian state.

Israeli opposition Leader Yair Lapid: In the State of Israel, as of today, there is a minority government. A minority government cannot send soldiers into battle. A minority government cannot decide who will live and who will die. A minority government cannot decide on the fate of Gaza, to conclude a settlement with Syria or with Saudi Arabia. It has no authority, it has no right, it is an illegitimate government. The time has come for elections. Now.

European Council President: "very concerned by the Israeli strikes on Damascus, and Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity need to be respected”

SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi: After 14 years of war, it's time to stop the bloodshed.

SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi: We are receiving appeals from our people in Sweida to secure safe corridors for civilians and stop attacks against them.

Sweida: A new agreement has been reached in Sweida, stipulating its integration into the Syrian state.

The Syrian state controls the entire city of Sweida.

A source in the Ministry of Interior said a ceasefire agreement has been reached in Sweida, security checkpoints have been deployed in the city, and the city has been fully integrated into the Syrian state.

Turkish Vice President: Israel's attacks on Syria pose a clear threat not only to Syria's sovereignty but also to the stability of our region.

Axios confirms: A senior U.S. official says Trump administration again urged Israel to halt strikes in Syria and open dialogue with Syrian government to ease tensions. U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack spoke with Israeli minister Ron Dermer on Tuesday and Wednesday, asking Israel to “pause and take a breath.”

Israeli raid on Daraa city targeted the governor's house.

Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun: We condemn in the strongest terms the repeated Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, which today reached the capital, Damascus, and government headquarters. These attacks are a blatant violation of the sovereignty of a sister Arab state, international law, and the UN Charter

The General Authority of Civil Aviation in Syria: Temporary closure of the southern air corridor for the sake of air safety.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Washington is "very concerned about Israel's attacks in Syria. We are talking to all relevant parties on all sides. We want the fighting to stop." (Reuters)

The main entrance of the Syrian Defense Ministry building after the Israeli airstrikes

The Syrian Ministry of Health announces that the number of injuries has risen to 13 as a result of Israeli airstrikes on Damascus.

Airstrikes hit the Al-Kiswah area in the Damascus countryside.

Israeli raids on the city of Daraa

Israeli air strikes target the 132nd Brigade near the suburb of Daraa.

Israeli army publishes footage of the destruction of the Syrian General Staff in Damascus.

Israeli tanks are moving around the village of Taranja in the northern Quneitra countryside.

Syrian ministry of Health: 9 injured in initial toll from Israeli airstrike targeting central Damascus

The Israeli Chief of Staff orders the transfer of large numbers of air forces to the front with Syria.

Broken glass and debris at the scene at Al Hadath office in Damascus

In Jarmana near Damascus, the new Syrian flag is being removed

Syrian army forces besiege the remaining Al-Hajri militias on the eastern side of the city of Sweida and continue their advance in the town of Qanawat.

Turkish Foreign Ministry: Israeli strikes on Damascus are attempts to sabotage Syrian efforts to establish peace and security.

An Israeli air strike targeted the presidential palace in Damascus.

Gulf Cooperation Council: We condemn and denounce in the strongest terms the attacks by Israeli forces on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Israeli Army Radio: Netanyahu and the Defense Minister will hold security consultations shortly in light of developments in Syria.

The last raid was in the vicinity of the Republican Palace.

New Israeli airstrikes around the capital, Damascus

A number of injuries occurred as a result of Israeli raids that targeted the capital, Damascus.

The Israeli army is preparing for several days of combat against the Syrians

Hundreds of Druze residents of Israel crossed into Syria today amid protests over deadly clashes in the Sweida area, according to the Israeli army.The Israeli army says it is working to return them to Israel

Three Israeli attacks on the General Staff building at the same time

Smoke rises from the Syrian General Staff building after a violent Israeli airstrike.

Israel Defense Minister Katz: The painful blows have started

Israeli airstrike on the entrance of the Ministry of Defence in Umayyad Square was caught live on TV

Footage of the Israeli bombing of the Syrian General Staff building in Damascus. A second Israeli raid targets the vicinity of the General Staff building in Damascus.

Injuries in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Syrian General Staff building in Damascus.

Protests erupt in Jaramana against Syrian government in solidarity with Druze uprising in Suwayda

Israeli aircraft target the Syrian Ministry of Defense in the center of the Syrian capital, Damascus.

New explosion in Damascus. Aircraft are now in the city's sky

Defense Minister Israel Katz says "painful blows" will be dealt to the Syrian government, while vowing to protect members of the Druze community in Syria. "The signaling in Damascus is over, now come the painful blows," Katz says in a statement. He says the "Israeli army will continue to operate forcefully in Sweida to destroy the forces that attacked the Druze until their full withdrawal." "Our Druze brothers in Israel, you can count on the Israel Defense Forces to protect your brothers in Syria. Prime Minister Netanyahu and I, as defense minister, have made a commitment, and we will uphold it," Katz adds

Brigadier General "Moammar Ibrahim", commander of the artillery regiment in the 40th Division of the Syrian Arab Army, was killed as a result of a raid carried out by an Israeli drone in Daraa