Overview

• A ceasefire that took effect on July 25 has largely held across Sweida, allowing limited humanitarian aid and tentative returns.
• The United Nations estimates that over 130,000 people have been displaced by the sectarian clashes since July 13.
• Syria’s defence and interior ministries have pledged investigations into videos of execution-style killings of Druze civilians by government-allied fighters.
• Reuters-verified footage from the Al-Radwan guest house showing dozens of bodies has intensified calls within Druze factions to retain arms for self-defense.
• Hundreds of residents have been evacuated by the Syrian Red Crescent even as key Druze leaders refuse to disarm without security guarantees.