Syria’s defense minister has announced a ceasefire after days of sectarian violence in Sweida province.

Syria's defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday.

The Syrian government declared a ceasefire on Tuesday between Druze and Bedouin groups following days of deadly clashes. The announcement came shortly after Syrian forces entered a key city in Sweida Province. The violence has claimed over 100 lives and was further complicated by recent Israeli airstrikes in the region.

At least 203 people have been killed in sectarian fighting involving Sunni tribes, Druze militias and Syrian troops in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida since Sunday, a war monitor said Tuesday.…

Syria 's defense minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in southern Sweida province on Tuesday, a day after sectarian clashes killed dozens there. Neighboring Israel again launched strikes on Syrian military forces, saying it was protecting the Druze minority. The latest escalation under Syria’s…

Syria ceasefire announced after clashes in Sweida; Israel strikes Syrian forces to protect Druze minority.

At least 200 people have reportedly been killed since fighting between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes erupted in Suweida on Sunday.

Syria 's defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday. The announcement came a day after sectarian clashes that killed dozens, and after a state-run news agency report that Israel had launched a strike in the area. FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto has the analysis. 

Israel carried out airstrikes for a second consecutive day on Syrian government forces in Sweida, aiming to protect the Druze minority amid escalating clashes with Bedouin fighters.

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday they have instructed the military to strike Syrian forces in the southern Syrian province of...

The Syrian defense minister announced a ceasefire in Sweida, a predominantly Druze city. Meanwhile, Israel launched strikes on southern Syria, claiming the goal was to protect the Druze community. DW has the latest.

Daijiworld Media Network - Damascus/Jerusalem Damascus/Jerusalem, Jul 16: A volatile situation unfolded in southern Syria on Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes targeted Syrian army convoys and security vehicles in and around the city of Sweida, reportedly killing and wounding multiple personnel. The strikes coincided with .....