At least 30 killed as Syrian government forces clash with Druze militias, Bedouin tribes
The unrest began with a series of tit-for-tat kidnappings between members of the Druze religious minority and Sunni Bedouin clans.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/14/israel-strikes-tanks-in-southern-syria-as-government-forces-clash-with-druze-militias
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published
BREAKING NEWS from Syria: Deadly clashes have erupted in the southern province of Sweida, leaving at least 30 dead and over 100 injured, as Bedouin Sunni tribes and Druze fighters engage in intense fighting.
The violence marks a serious escalation in the historically tense region, where local power struggles, sectarian divides, and shifting allegiances continue to destabilize communities. The clashes reportedly involve heavy gunfire and shelling, with civilians caught in the crossfire.
#SweidaClashes #SyriaUnrest #SectarianViolence #MiddleEastCrisis #PostAssadEra #HTSInPower #DruzeUnderFire #SyrianCivilConflict #SunniVsDruze #SouthernSyriaBurns #AssadToppled #FragileSyria #ReligiousTensions #LammyInSyria #SyriaOnEdge
Also Read
Syria's Government and Kurdish Forces Still Disagree on Merging Plans After Recent Talks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/syrias-government-kurds-odds-merging-forces-us-envoy-011-7796579.html?ref=DMDesc
Lebanon and Syria Agree to Ceasefire Following Two Days of Border Clashes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/lebanon-syria-ceasefire-agreement-border-clashes-011-4097569.html?ref=DMDesc
Why Is New Syrian Regime Hunting Down And Killing Alawites Amid Escalating Sectarian Violence In Country? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/why-is-new-syrian-regime-hunting-down-and-killing-alawites-amid-escalating-sectarian-violence-in-cou-4090547.html?ref=DMDesc
In a stunning diplomatic development, officials from Israel and Syria are holding quiet, backchannel talks for the first time in over a decade. This move comes after months of intense regional conflict involving Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, pushing both Jerusalem and Damascus to reassess their long-standing enmity. The United States, with backing from Donald Trump and his envoy Tom Barrack Jr., is mediating the effort, aiming to cool tensions along the volatile Golan Heights border.
At the center of this pivot is Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Shara, who has signaled a dramatic shift from the hardline rejectionism of the Bashar al-Assad era. The primary driver for this newfound diplomacy is a shared strategic goal: limiting the influence of Iran and its proxies in southern Syria. For Israel, this is a matter of national security; for al-Shara's new government, it's a path toward securing sovereignty, gaining Western legitimacy, and obtaining much-needed economic relief.
While full normalization seems distant, both sides are exploring a revival of the 1974 U.N. Disengagement Agreement, which previously ensured stability in the Golan Heights. In a significant gesture, the Trump administration has lifted the terrorist designation on al-Shara's former group, and Israeli leaders have softened their tone, describing him as someone they could potentially work with. However, analysts remain cautious, pointing to al-Shara’s past and the lack of public support for peace in Syria as major hurdles.
Despite the challenges, the fact that these talks are happening at all represents a potential seismic shift in Middle East politics. This report breaks down the key players, the high stakes, and what this surprising diplomacy could mean for the future of the region.
#IsraelSyriaTalks
#MiddleEast
#BreakingNews
#WorldNews
#Israel
#Syria
#DonaldTrump
#Iran
#OneindiaNews
#AhmedAlShara,
At least 30 people have been killed in the Syrian city of Sweida between local military groups and tribes, according to Syria's interior ministry. Sky News
The U.S. military launched airstrikes in eastern Syria targeting Iran-linked sites in retaliation for recent drone and missile attacks on U.S. bases. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated the strikes..
US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
![At least 30 killed as Syrian government forces clash with Druze militias, Bedouin tribes [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250714/1416460198-At-least-30-killed-as-Syrian-government-forces.jpg)
![Syria Clashes BREAKING: 30 Dead, 100 Injured as Bedouin Sunni Tribes, Druze Fighters Clash In Sweida [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250714/1416419526-Syria-Clashes-BREAKING-30-Dead-100-Injured-as.jpg)
![Israel and Syria Uniting to ISOLATE Iran? Two BIG Reasons Behind Al-Shara's Tectonic Shift Explained [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250714/1416411460-Israel-and-Syria-Uniting-to-ISOLATE-Iran-Two.jpg)
![US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites Syria & Surge Middle East Attacks 21 Troops Injured [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20231027/1698410619-US-fighter-jets-strike-Iran-linked-sites-Syria.jpg)
![U.S. Launches Airstrikes in Syria, Targets Iranian-Backed Militias| Oneindia News [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20231027/1359759945-Launches-Airstrikes-in-Syria-Targets-Iranian.jpg)
