Syria ‘s defense minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in southern Sweida province on Tuesday, a day after sectarian

An Israeli air strike targeted a gathering of security forces near the police headquarters in the centre of Sweida city, two hours after another gathering near another government building was struck, resulting in deaths and injuries, according to local news agency Sweida24.

The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ground: antipathy for Iran.

Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan urges Israeli government to increase military action, until massacre of Druze community stops, stressing Israel’s role as a regional power protecting its loyal allies.

Syrian government forces entered the battle-hit province of Suwayda on Tuesday, followed by an announcement of a complete cease-fire by the

Deadly clashes erupted in Syria’s Sweida province, leaving over 30 dead and nearly 100 injured, according to the Syrian Interior Ministry. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported a higher toll,

Syrian activist relays discussion with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa about his interest in peace deal with Israel, but several key issues remain between the two countries.

Dozens of wounded and dead arrived at a hospital in Al-Mazraa in Syria's southern Sweida province on Tuesday following clashes between local militias, clans and government forces.