The independent outlet Suwayda 24 reported that around 450 people have been unaccounted for since the onset of the conflict, which has seen clashes between Druze and Bedouin factions.
The settlers breached the border fence from the occupied West Bank, erected a sign for the settlement, and held a ceremonial event that included dancing and the planting of flowers in memory of a fallen Israeli soldier.
President Al-Shara welcomed members from both chambers of the US Congress, including Senators Markwayne Mullin and Joni Ernst, as well as Representatives Jason Smith and Jimmy Panetta.
Mediated by the Trump administration, the initiative has stirred considerable scepticism, with critics questioning whether this is a genuine humanitarian gesture or a veiled attempt to advance Israeli strategic interests in Syria—potentially altering the region’s fragile balance of power.
Observers point to three possible trajectories: escalation if moderate voices are ignored, containment through genuine reconciliation and political inclusion, or internationalization if outside powers intervene.
U.S. Congressman Abraham Hamadeh met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani during a brief, unannounced visit to Damascus, following a trip to Israel, according to a statement on Hamadeh’s official website.
An anonymous source present at a meeting Assaad al-Shibani and members of the Syrian community in Moscow said Sharaa is keen to see Russian military police resume their former positions in the south, Syria TV reports.
Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that Suweida and its local communities remain an integral part of the Syrian Arab Republic, and that the rights of its residents would be safeguarded as part of building a secure, unified Syria.
Analysts say Israel’s strategic interest lies in maintaining Suweida as a buffer zone rather than absorbing it, Mohammad Al-Salloum argues
The discussions addressed Israeli actions and statements, which Turkey views as a threat to Syria’s stability and regional security, Syria TV reports.
2,069 civilians were killed in March.
Syria, a country devastated by fourteen years of war and decades of authoritarianism under the Assads, today finds itself awash in a euphoric sense of victory, Zein Al-Ahmad argues in Daraj.
The draft also proposes expanding humanitarian and commercial exemptions to facilitate trade with Syria
Analysts view Damascus’ outreach as both pragmatic and strategic, Syria TV writes.
“Delaying justice will only perpetuate violence,” the report warns, urging immediate action to prevent further atrocities.
An American researcher criticized U.S. policy for backing Sunni insurgents since 2011.
US’ Dorothy Shea condemned recent atrocities in Suweida, stressing the importance of accountability to rebuild trust between the Syrian government and its diverse communities.
Toward a Sustainable National Reconciliation within the Framework of the Syrian State
A new report released by the Democratic Syria Assembly has shed light on the systematic use of tribal militias by Syria’s transitional authorities during the July 2025 assault on Suweida.
The Syrian delegation reaffirmed national principles, notably the unity of Syrian territory and rejection of all foreign military presence deemed illegal.
