Syria Declares Immediate Ceasefire, Forces Start Deploying in Sweida
The agreement comes as part of a commitment to prevent the bloodshed of the Syrians, preserve the unity and territorial integrity of Syria. Nationwide Ceasefire
In the light of this, the Syrian Presidency urged 'all citizens to pave the way for the Syrian State, its institutions and forces, to apply that ceasefire with responsibility, in a way that ensures stabilization and stop the bloodshed.'
Moreover, it urged all parties to 'fully commit to the agreement, immediately stop all hostilities across all regions and ensure the safety of civilians.' It warned against any violation of the ceasefire, which would be met with 'legal actions in accordance with the Constitution and applicable laws.' Forces Deployment
With regards to this, the Syrian security forces have begun deployment in many areas to 'ensure the implementation of the ceasefire, maintain public order, and ensure the protection of citizens and their property.'
The agreement followed days of fierce clashes in Sweida, involving Druze armed groups, Bedouin tribes and government forces. It also came shortly after a US-announced ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and Israel.
'Israeli Prime Minister (Benjamin) Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, supported by the USA, have agreed to a ceasefire embraced by Türkiye, Jordan and its neighbors,' the US Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, posted on X. Reaffirming Syrian Unity
In a televised address, the Syrian Transitional President, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, said that Sweida's events marked a 'dangerous turning point' and could have spiraled out of control if the state did not intervene to quell the situation.
'The Syrian State has managed to calm the situation despite difficult circumstances, but the Israeli intervention has pushed the country into a dangerous phase that poses threat to its stability,' Al-Sharaa said.
He added that 'American and Arab mediators intervened in an attempt to calm the situation,' following Israeli strikes on Damascus.
Furthermore, Al-Sharaa emphasized that Sweida province 'remains an integral part of the Syrian State, and the Druze community is a fundamental pillar of the Syrian national fabric.'
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