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Home / News / World News / Photos / IN PICS: Israel warns of escalation after ceasefire in Syria collapses

IN PICS: Israel warns of escalation after ceasefire in Syria collapses

Updated On: 16 July, 2025 03:02 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Clashes raged in the southern Syrian city of Sweida on Wednesday after a ceasefire between government forces and Druze armed groups collapsed and Israel threatened to escalate its involvement in support of the Druze religious minority (PICS/AFP, text: AP)

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Clashes raged in the southern Syrian city of Sweida on Wednesday after a ceasefire between government forces and Druze armed groups collapsed and Israel threatened to escalate its involvement in support of the Druze religious minority (PICS/AFP, text: AP)

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Clashes raged in the southern Syrian city of Sweida on Wednesday after a ceasefire between government forces and Druze armed groups collapsed and Israel threatened to escalate its involvement in support of the Druze religious minority (PICS/AFP, text: AP)
<p>The latest escalation under Syria`s new leaders began with tit-for-tat kidnappings and attacks between local Sunni Bedouin tribes and Druze armed factions in the southern province, a centre of the Druze community</p>

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The latest escalation under Syria`s new leaders began with tit-for-tat kidnappings and attacks between local Sunni Bedouin tribes and Druze armed factions in the southern province, a centre of the Druze community

<p>Syrian government forces, sent to restore order on Monday, also clashed with Druze armed groups</p>

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Syrian government forces, sent to restore order on Monday, also clashed with Druze armed groups

<p>On Tuesday, Syrian Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra said an agreement was struck with the city`s notables and dignitaries and that government forces would respond only to the sources of fire and deal with any targeting by outlaw groups</p>

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On Tuesday, Syrian Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra said an agreement was struck with the city`s notables and dignitaries and that government forces would respond only to the sources of fire and deal with any targeting by outlaw groups

<p>However, scattered clashes continued after his announcement, as did allegations that security forces had committed violations against civilians</p>

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However, scattered clashes continued after his announcement, as did allegations that security forces had committed violations against civilians

<p>Syria`s Interior Ministry said Monday that more than 30 people had been killed, but has not updated the figures since</p>

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Syria`s Interior Ministry said Monday that more than 30 people had been killed, but has not updated the figures since

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