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Syria’s Druze reach new ceasefire deal with government in Sweida, religious leader says – Middle East crisis live
ByJoe Coughlan July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

An earlier ceasefire announced on Tuesday night collapsed after only a few hours.Syria state media said that the Israeli military struck the Druze-majority city of Sweida, where Syrian government forces have deployed despite Israeli warnings, Agence Fr…

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What to Know About the Fighting in Southern Syria
ByChristina Goldbaum July 16, 2025

Druse militiamen have been fighting with Bedouins in the Sweida Province, and Syrian government forces and the Israeli military are getting involved.

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What to Know About Israel’s Attack in Syria and the Druse Minority
ByChristina Goldbaum July 16, 2025July 21, 2025

Syria announced a cease-fire after deadly sectarian clashes in Sweida, near the Israeli border, and Israeli airstrikes on Damascus, the capital.

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Israel Targets Syria and Lebanon in Wave of Airstrikes
ByEuan Ward July 15, 2025

In Syria, Israel launched rare attacks on forces of the new government, while in Lebanon it took aim at the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

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Israel Stages Rare Attack on Syrian Government Forces
ByEuan Ward July 15, 2025July 16, 2025

Israel intervened in sectarian violence in Syria and attacked the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon.

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Israel launches bombing raids in Syria and Lebanon
ByGuardian staff and agencies July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Israel targets state forces entering south of Syria after sectarian clashes, while other strikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley leave 12 deadIsrael has launched bombing raids against two of its neighbours, hitting government forces in southern Syria and wha…

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Clashes between Bedouin and Druse in Syria Kill More Than 50, Health Official and Rights Group Say
ByRaja Abdulrahim and Reham Mourshed July 14, 2025

The violence underscores the government’s challenge to assert nationwide control as ethnic and religious tensions simmer after the end of the civil war.

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Clashes Between Bedouin and Druse in Syria Kill More Than 50, Health Official and Rights Group Say
ByRaja Abdulrahim and Reham Mourshed July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

The violence underscores the government’s challenge to assert nationwide control as ethnic and religious tensions simmer after the end of the civil war.

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Syria’s treasure hunting fever – podcast
By July 14, 2025

What can be done to stop Syria’s unprecedented scramble for antiquities? William Christou reportsAfter the fall of Assad, a new business is booming in Syria: metal detectors. The items were previously banned by the regime for their supposed military ap…

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Syria’s treasure hunting fever – podcast
By July 14, 2025

What can be done to stop Syria’s unprecedented scramble for antiquities? William Christou reportsAfter the fall of Assad, a new business is booming in Syria: metal detectors. The items were previously banned by the regime for their supposed military ap…

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