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20-07-2025
Deadly sectarian clashes between Druze and Bedouin fighters in southern Syria's Suweida province have continued despite a ceasefire announced by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Over 900 people have been killed, with reports of atrocities committed by all sides. The Syrian government deployed forces to the area, while Israel intervened in support of the Druze, and the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, demanded an end to the violence.
Entities: Syria, Druze, Bedouin, Suweida, Ahmed al-Sharaa • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-07-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa have agreed to a ceasefire, according to U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack. The ceasefire follows recent Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus, and is backed by neighboring countries Turkey and Jordan. The airstrikes were reportedly in response to clashes between the Druze minority and Bedouins in southern Syria.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Tom Barrack, Israel, Syria • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
20-07-2025
The Syrian city of Sweida is ravaged by sectarian violence between Druze militia and Arab fighters, resulting in numerous deaths, destruction of homes and businesses, and displacement of civilians. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, the situation remains dire, with government security forces struggling to maintain order.
Entities: Sweida, Syria, Druze, Arab fighters, Hikmat al Hajiri • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-07-2025
Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, announced by US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, following violent clashes in southern Syria that resulted in hundreds of deaths. The violence involved local fighters, government authorities, and Bedouin tribes, prompting Israel to launch airstrikes, including on the Syrian defence ministry and presidential palace. The US worked to end the conflict, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that steps had been agreed to end the 'troubling and horrifying situation'. The ceasefire comes after nearly 80,000 people were displaced and essential services collapsed in the region.
Entities: Israel, Syria, Tom Barrack, Turkey, Benjamin Netanyahu • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-07-2025
Syria's armed Bedouin clans have withdrawn from the Druze-majority city of Sweida following weeklong clashes and a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The clashes killed hundreds and threatened Syria's postwar transition. Israel launched airstrikes in Sweida province, targeting government forces that sided with the Bedouins. Humanitarian aid convoys have started entering the city.
Entities: Syria, Bedouin clans, Druze, Sweida, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
