There is no one in Sweida who adheres to the ceasefire! Here are the moments when Druze militias were captured.

19.07.2025 15:48

In Syria's Suwayda province, despite calls for a ceasefire, intense clashes are occurring in both the city center and the countryside. It appears that the forces loyal to Druze leader Hikmet al-Hajri have significant support from snipers, while footage from the region shows Arab tribes capturing Israeli-backed Druze militias.

As clashes continue between Bedouin Arabs and some Druze armed groups in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda, intense fighting is taking place in the city center and rural areas.

The clashes between local Bedouin Arab tribes and tribal fighters coming from different regions of the country in support of them are occurring in areas such as Ankud Junction, Beledi Park, Umran Tishrin Junction, the industrial zone, and the western Muhallak region, which correspond to the west and northwest of the city center. In the fierce clashes, which involve the use of heavy and light weapons, it appears that the forces loyal to Druze leader Hikmet al-Hecri have significant sniper support.

SMOKE RISING FROM MANY POINTS

In footage taken from within the city and drone images, smoke is seen rising from many points, and gunfire can also be heard. Despite the call for a ceasefire from the Syrian presidency to silence the weapons, fierce clashes continue. The intense fighting in the rural areas of Suwayda is taking place in the villages of Majdel and Um Zaytun.

WORRYING IMAGES

Images shared from the region also confirm that the clashes are ongoing. It is reported that Arab tribes have captured Druze militias supported by Israel.

CONVOY OF 100 VEHICLES IN SUWAYDA

Meanwhile, the Syrian presidency announced that security forces would be deployed in the region to stop the clashes between local parties. A convoy of security forces consisting of approximately 100 vehicles traveled from the capital Damascus to Suwayda.

Hundreds of families in Suwayda have been evacuated from areas where clashes occurred and relocated to safe zones. The Daraa governorate reported that more than 2,500 families belonging to Bedouin tribes have been displaced by Druze armed groups.

Here are some snapshots from the region: