Fighting resumes in Suwayda despite Syria-Israel ceasefire deal
SUWAYDA, Syria (North Press) – Heavy clashes continued on Saturday in the center of Suwayda city, southern Syria, in a violation of the ceasefire agreement recently brokered between Syria and Israel under international mediation.
Despite the deal, local sources told North Press that hostilities persisted between local factions and tribal militants within the city on Saturday.
The source noted that both parties have breached the agreement, raising concerns over a further deterioration of the situation.
Civilians in Suwayda have appealed for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the urgent delivery of humanitarian assistance to the besieged city.
Earlier, Syria’s Ministry of Interior announced the deployment of its forces across the governorate to help de-escalate the fighting between tribal groups and local factions.
On Friday evening, Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a deal aimed at ending the violence in Suwayda.
The agreement stipulated the deployment of security forces and the withdrawal of armed tribal groups from the city.