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Al Mayadeen
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Mayadeen
Syrian Interior Ministry imposes curfew in Sweida amid security op.
The Syrian Interior Ministry has announced the imposition of a curfew in the city of Sweida, southern Syria, as part of preparations for the deployment of army and security forces into the city center. Brigadier General Ahmad al-Dalati, head of internal security in the Sweida Governorate, stated that the ministries of interior and defense have deployed forces that will begin entering the city to "protect civilians and restore order," following recent violent events that left dozens dead. The curfew took effect at 8:00 am local time on Tuesday and will remain in place until further notice. Furthermore, al-Dalati urged residents to remain indoors for their safety and to prevent armed groups from using residential buildings to confront state forces. "القوات الحكومية تحتشد على أطراف محافظة السويداء، والمرجّح أن تتجه الأمور نحو التفاوض."الصحافي سمو جباعي #الميادين The brigadier general also held religious authorities and leaders of armed factions in the governorate responsible for ensuring public safety and urged full cooperation with the state to stabilize the situation in Sweida and its surroundings. Simultaneously, the Defense Ministry's Media and Communications Directorate claimed that Syrian Army units are continuing operations to allegedly pursue armed groups on the outskirts of the city to restore stability. However, it is worth noting that Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Syria, had rejected the entry of any security agencies, such as General Security and the Commission, stating that they entered the administrative borders last night under the pretext of providing protection, but instead shelled border villages and supported what he called "takfiri gangs" using heavy weaponry and drones. The directorate also called on residents to report any movements by these groups, noting that they are attempting to flee clashes by retreating into the city center. Moreover, local sources told Al Mayadeen that Sweida's city center was targeted by mortar shells and rockets around midnight. The shelling reportedly originated from military factions affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Defense, stationed in the western countryside of the governorate. The attacks caused a wave of displacement from affected neighborhoods toward the eastern parts of the city, triggering panic among civilians, particularly women and children. Clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribal groups have left nearly 100 dead and over 200 injured, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The fighting has been concentrated around the village of Kanaker and in the towns of Thaala and al-Mazraa. Amid the escalating situation, influential local figures in Sweida noted that the spiritual leadership of the Druze community had made extensive efforts over the past months to avoid such a confrontation by encouraging dialogue with the Syrian state. They cited the May 1 agreement as a positive step that was undermined by forces seeking chaos and instability. The local authorities welcomed the entry of security and military forces to regain control over administrative and security institutions, calling on all armed factions in Sweida to cooperate with Interior Ministry forces and avoid any resistance. They also encouraged the organization of weapons under the supervision of official state institutions. Additionally, they urged an immediate ceasefire to ensure civilian safety and called for renewed dialogue with the Syrian government to address the consequences of the current violence. They stressed the need to restore state institutions through cooperation with local experts and national cadres across all sectors. Read more: Israeli airstrikes target Syrian military factions near Sweida
Al Bawaba
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Israel strikes Syrian forces in Sweida upon Netanyahu's order
Published July 15th, 2025 - 09:51 GMT ALBAWABA - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the army to immediately attack Syrian government forces and their weapons in Sweida city. Also Read Syrian forces enter Sweida city after Druze's agreement Syrian news agency SANA reported that the Israeli air forces carried out raids on the city of Sweida after the army entered the city amid clashes between Druze forces and Bedouin tribes. Israeli military spokesperson Adraee posted on X, confirming the attacks on Sweida and said: "Under directives from the political level, the Defense Army began attacking military vehicles belonging to the Syrian regime in the Sweida region of southern Syria a short while ago. #عاجل 🔴 بتوجيهات من المستوى السياسي بدأ جيش الدفاع قبل قليل مهاجمة آليات عسكرية تابعة للنظام السوري في منطقة #السويداء جنوب سوريا. 🔴يأتي ذلك بعد ان تم منذ يوم امس رصد قوافل من ناقلات الجند المدرعة والدبابات تتحرك نحو منطقة السويداء حيث هاجم جيش الدفاع منذ الأمس عدة آليات… — افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) July 15, 2025 "This follows the monitoring, since yesterday, of convoys of armored personnel carriers and tanks moving toward the Suwayda region, where the Defense Army has been attacking several armored vehicles, including tanks, armored personnel carriers, and rocket launchers, as well as targeting roads to hinder their arrival in the area," the spokesperson further mentioned. He added: "The Defense Army continues to monitor and follow developments, remaining on defensive alert and prepared to handle various scenarios." © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Al Bawaba
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Islamist group claims responsibility for Syria fire
Published July 7th, 2025 - 06:25 GMT ALBAWABA - Members of the Islamist group "Saraya Ansar al-Sunna" claimed responsibility for the massive fires that have swept through Syria's coastal mountains for the past four days. In a statement posted on their Telegram account, the group said, "The fighters of Saraya Ansar al-Sunna set fire to the Qastal Mountains in the Latakia countryside on the 3rd of Muharram." The statement added that "the fires spread to other areas, forcing residents of some villages in the Latakia countryside to flee their homes, and a number of them suffered from suffocation." وزير الطوارئ والكوارث في سوريا "رائد الصالح عند الطوارئ و الكوارث يصبح عنصر من عناصر الدفاع المدني السوري ويشارك في أطفاء الحرائق هكذا نريد ان يكونوا جميعاً مع الشعب — عمر مدنيه (@Omar_Madaniah) July 6, 2025 It's worth noting that Ansar al-Sunna mercenaries previously claimed responsibility for the bombing of the Saint Elias Church in al-Duwaileh, Damascus. For days, the northern Latakia countryside has been witnessing uncontrollable fires that have swept through vast areas of forests, with firefighters and residents struggling to control them. The fires, which have been raging since July 3, have cut off the international highway between Latakia and Turkey, and have put power plants out of service due to the intensity of the fires and the dense smoke. Jordan's Armed Forces sent two Black Hawk helicopters from the Royal Jordanian Air Force, equipped with specialized crews and advanced technical equipment, to help control the fires and limit their spread, protecting lives and property. Turkey also sent firefighters to help Syria extinguish the fire that erupted in the coastal area. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
LBCI
02-07-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Avichay Adraee: Special operation in southern Syria targets Iran-linked cell, weapons seized
Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee claimed on X that forces from the 474th Brigade of the 210th Division carried out a special overnight operation to capture a cell "activated by Iran" in the areas of Umm al-Luqas and Ain al-Basali in southern Syria. The operation was conducted in coordination with field investigators from Unit 504. ''Based on intelligence gathered in recent weeks through investigations, the brigade conducted a focused nighttime raid that resulted in the arrest of several operatives,'' he stated. According to Adraee, the forces discovered weapons and hand grenades in the area where the cell was apprehended. Adraee added that ''the division's forces continue efforts to prevent the establishment of any terrorist presence in Syria in order to protect Israeli citizens, especially residents of the Golan Heights.'' #عاجل 🔴في إطار عملية خاصة في الجنوب السوري: قوة تابعة لجيش الدفاع تقبض على خلية إيرانية من المخربين ⭕️نفذت قوات اللواء 474 التابع للفرقة 210 الليلة الماضية عملية خاصة للقبض على خلية من المخربين تم تحريكها من قبل إيران في منطقة أم اللوقس وعين البصلي التي في الجنوب السوري، وذلك… — افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) July 2, 2025
Okaz
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Okaz
لقاء أحمد الشرع ومبعوث ترمب: هل اقتربت نهاية العزلة السورية؟
تابعوا عكاظ على لقاء أحمد الشرع ومبعوث ترمب: هل اقتربت نهاية العزلة السورية؟ أخبار ذات صلة /*.article-main .article-entry > figure img {object-fit: cover !important;}*/ .articleImage .ratio{ padding-bottom:0 !important;height:auto;} .articleImage .ratio div{ position:relative;} .articleImage .ratio div img{ position:relative !important;width:100%;} .articleImage .ratio img{background-color: transparent !important;} .embed-vodplatform { position: relative; padding-bottom: 67%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-vodplatform iframe, .embed-vodplatform object, .embed-vodplatform embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; }
