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Israel and Syria have agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire after Israeli airstrikes in Damascus and southern Syria, mainly to protect the Druze minority amid deadly clashes in Suwayda. Despite the truce, violence and humanitarian crises persist, with hundreds killed and tens of thousands displaced. Diplomatic efforts, including a planned Netanyahu–Al-Sharaa summit, are underway.

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U.S. says Israel-Syria agree to ceasefire, clashes continue in Sweida

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  • The U.S. announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Syria. 5s
  • Israeli forces carried out attacks in Syria, citing protection of the Druze minority. 12s
  • Clashes erupted in Suwayda between Druze groups and Bedouin clans, with government forces siding with Bedouins. 17s
  • Despite a U.S.-brokered truce, fighting resumed and special forces were deployed to Suwayda. 45s
  • The U.N. reports hundreds killed, tens of thousands displaced, and disruption of essential services. 1m 0s
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