Syrian officials and Druze leaders have announced a new ceasefire after days of violent clashes, but Israel has continued its airstrikes after intervening.

On Wednesday, state media declared the army’s withdrawal marked the end of operations against “outlaw groups.” A ten‑point cease‑fire agreement was read on national television by Sheikh Youssef Jarboua, one of Syria’s top Druze clerics.

DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to fracture Syria and promised to protect its Druze minority on Thursday, after U.S. intervention helped end deadly fighting between government forces and Druze fighters in the south.

Syria's defense minister has announced a ceasefire just hours after government forces entered a key city in the volatile Sweida province

Ankara’s diplomatic and intelligence efforts were key to securing ceasefire in Syria’s Suwayda province, say security sources - Anadolu Ajansı

Ahmed al-Sharaa faces challenges to stitch Syria back together amid deep misgivings from groups that fear Islamist rule. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to inflict "painful blows" to the new Syrian government to protect the Druze community in the country

Syrian army begins withdrawing heavy military equipment from Suwayda to hand over city’s neighborhoods to internal security forces - Anadolu Ajansı