Syria defence minister announces ceasefire in Sweida, a day after Israeli air strikes

On Monday, Israeli Defence Minister said the strikes were 'a message and a clear warning to the Syrian regime'

  • PUBLISHED: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 1:09 PM
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The Syrian defence minister announced a ceasefire in Sweida after agreement with the local leaders.

On Monday, Israeli air strikes targeted Sweida. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the strikes were "a message and a clear warning to the Syrian regime; we will not allow harm to be done to the Druze in Syria. Israel will not stand idly by". 

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