Overview

• Interim President Ahmad al-Chareh ordered government forces to withdraw on July 17 under a new ceasefire mediated with Druze leaders and external actors.
• Israel has warned it will carry out further airstrikes if Syrian units fail to leave the predominantly Druze province, keeping its forces on high alert.
• Fighting since July 13 has killed over 370 people, including dozens of Druze civilians who were reportedly summarily executed by government troops, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.
• Multiple truce agreements declared on July 15 and again this week quickly collapsed amid mutual accusations of violations, exposing the fragility of Syria’s interim governance.
• Humanitarian groups warn that Soueïda still lacks reliable security and basic services, deepening mistrust between Druze communities, Bedouin tribes and Damascus.