The Syrian Democratic Forces Media Center denies the allegations contained in a Middle East Eye report about our forces and their future role in Syria. We confirm that this information is false and deliberately aims to mislead public opinion.
The Syrian Minister of Finance confirms the continuation of salary payments in Sweida.
Druze militias launched a counterattack on the town of Umm Al-Zeitoun in an attempt to regain control of it from the tribal forces' fighters. Violent clashes are currently taking place in its vicinity.
Tom Barrack to AP: The Syrian government is implementing what it pledged and has made no mistakes in this regard.
Tom Barrack to AP: Israeli intervention in Syria has caused great confusion
4 month agoIsrael says it transferred medical equipment last night, including trauma care supplies and life-saving medications, to the hospital in Sweida, Syria, following reports of severe damage to the hospital and in order to provide assistance to the wounded on site. The delivery was made by security forces and the Israeli army. The Ministry of Health says it is planning to transfer additional medical supplies and medications in subsequent phases
US envoy Barrack on the events in Sweida: The Syrian government must be held accountable.
4 month agoSome Bedouin families have arrived in Daraa Governorate after leaving the city of Sweida. They will be temporarily housed in shelters until the situation in Sweida calms down
Israeli army: We will continue to act decisively against threats anytime, anywhere.
4 month agoSyria: following negotiations, a total of 1,500 Bedouins who were blocked (some detained, others trapped) in Suwayda province were freed in different batches and evacuated from the province
The families detained in Sweida have begun leaving the city following mediation efforts by the Syrian government.
4 month agoSyrian government buses enter Sweida to evacuate the injured and detainees from the city
Minister of Information Dr. Hamza al-Mustafa: In light of the escalating misinformation campaign targeting Syrians, we call on everyone to exercise caution and rely on official sources to verify and obtain reliable information
Commander of Internal Security in Sweida Governorate: The Syrian government is making strenuous efforts to de-escalate the situation.
Israeli helicopters landed at the headquarters of the 15th Division in the city of Sweida.
4 month agoHuge tribal crowds head to Sweida, and internal security barriers collapse before them
4 month agoA call from one of the leaders of the tribal army to gather immediately and prepare for the major battle in Sweida.
4 month agoInternal Security continues its deployment in the Sweida countryside in implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
Syrian Minister of Information to Sky News Arabia: The government focused on civil peace discourse and condemning all violations.
Syrian Information Minister to Sky News Arabia: We want to reach a political solution to the Sweida crisis based on previous understandings.
4 month agoTribal fighters have begun returning to Suwayda after previously withdrawing—following the violation of the ceasefire by Druze forces
4 month agoThe Southern Tribes Gathering says that the number of Bedouin families detained by Hikmat al-Hajri's armed militias in Sweida has reached 5,000 people, including women and children.
The prisoner exchange process failed, and the tribal fighters renewed their attack on Hikmat al-Hajri's militias north of Sweida.
The prisoner exchange process began in the town of Umm al-Zaytoun with the armed militias of Hikmat al-Hijri in Sweida.
Israeli army Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir: "The massacre of the Druze in Suwayda proves once again that in the Middle East, those who cannot defend themselves cannot live in security. Terrorist organizations and jihadist elements pose a danger in all arenas and must be fought”
4 month agoPublic security checkpoints prevent reinforcements from reaching the area to break the siege on the tribal forces in Ariqa.
Syrian media: Pro-Hajri factions advance in the villages of Ariqa and Majdal in the northern Suwayda countryside.
US envoy to Syria: All parties in Sweida province have agreed to a ceasefire.
Ambassador Tom Barrack: Escalating hostilities can only be contained with an agreement to pause violence, protect the, allow humanitarian access, and step back from danger. As of 17:00 Damascus time, all parties have navigated to a pause and cessation of hostilities. The next foundation stone on a path to inclusion, and lasting de-escalation, is a complete exchange of hostages and detainees, the logistics of which are in process
Members of a SDF patrol were injured after being targeted by unknown assailants in the town of Muhaimidah, west of Deir ez-Zor.
