In Syria’s Sweida province, a fragile ceasefire holds following intense clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin clans. Syrian internal security forces have reestablished control after the tribal withdrawal, with officials aiming to protect civilians, secure property, facilitate humanitarian aid, and ensure safe passage out of the area. Despite the de-escalation, Bedouin fighters remain suspicious of the government, accusing it of being dominated by remnants of the old regime.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s civilian leadership has survived the immediate crisis, but US envoy Tom Barrack warns that recent violence undermines hopes for Syria’s post-war recovery and the easing of international sanctions. Authorities say the initial 48-hour phase of disengagement will determine how the situation unfolds, though a long-term resolution remains uncertain. For now, the fighting has stopped, but tension persists beneath the surface.
(This video summary was created using AI. A journalist edited it before publication.)