Violence Kills Over 350 in Southern Syria Sweida Province

Violence in Syria's southern Sweida province has escalated over several days, resulting in the deaths of more than 350 people, according to updated reports from war monitors. The clashes involve the Druze minority, Sunni Bedouins, and Syrian government forces, with at least 92 Druze killed, including civilians reportedly executed by government troops. The conflict ignited between Druze and Sunni Bedouins, leading to the deployment of government soldiers, some disguised in civilian clothes, which further intensified the violence. Syrian security forces suffered heavy casualties, with over 130 personnel killed, alongside allied Bedouin fighters. Israel has intervened by striking Syrian government military vehicles and has warned of further attacks unless Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida, positioning itself as a protector of the Druze community. Reports also highlight arbitrary executions and destruction of property amid the ongoing ethnic and sectarian tensions in the region.