💨 Abstract

On July 14, 2025, Syrian forces invaded a Druze stronghold in southern Syria, rekindling fears of attacks on minorities and triggering new Israeli strikes. The assault follows a weekend battle between Druze forces and Bedouin tribes in Suwayda, leaving 30 dead. Syrian forces intervened, losing 18 soldiers, and Islamist allies joined the fight, escalating tensions.

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