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Syrian forces enter Sweida city
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Dozens of wounded and dead arrived at a hospital in Al-Mazraa in Syria's southern Sweida province on Tuesday following clashes between local militias, clans and government forces.
The city of Sweida in southern Syria has been featured in headlines worldwide as clashes have erupted between Druze and Bedouin forces in the area. Syrian forces have also advanced on the city, and the IDF has launched airstrikes on nearby military targets.
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The National on MSNSyria announces ceasefire in Druze heartland of Sweida - but fighting continuesDespite Syrian authorities announcing a ceasefire in the Druze minority's heartland of Sweida after three days of urban warfare, dozens were killed in fighting on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Israel has renewed air strikes on the region after deadly clashes between Druze groups and pro-government forces,
Israel carried out strikes against Syrian government forces in southern Syria, saying it was acting to protect the Druze minority.
The Syrian province of Sweida has witnessed deadly clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes, with government forces clashing with local groups. Over 30 people have died, and nearly 100 have been injured.
Israel launched strikes on southern Syria for a second consecutive day on Tuesday as the Syrian government sought to quell an outbreak of sectarian clashes that has killed dozens of people. The Israel Defense Forces said it targeted Syrian government military vehicles,