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Syria fears imminent Israeli-backed Druze offensive in Sweida, official tells 'Post'

Damascus is increasingly concerned about a potential Druze offensive in Sweida, claiming Israel is encouraging armed groups and providing military support, a senior Syrian official told the Post.

People stand next to a destroyed tank turret, following deadly clashes between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes and government forces, in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria July 25, 2025.
Israeli soldiers seen at an IDF post on the Syrian side of the border with Israel, September 24, 2026.

Syria strongly condemns escalating IDF incursions in Quneitra, Daraa, demand pullout from Golan

A woman carries a Druze and an Israeli flag as members of the Druze community in Israel and their supporters near the US Embassy in Jerusalem to show solidarity with their community in neighbouring Syria, on July 16, 2025.

Syrian Druze leader says community is ‘inseparable part of Israel,’ hints at developments in Sweida

Rescuers and onlookers gather at the site of a blast near Damascus August 6, 2026.

At least two killed, 14 wounded in deadly bomb attack in predominantly Druze area near Damascus


Tom Barrack’s diplomacy of optics: Fast deals, fragile peace - opinion

Tom Barrack’s high-speed diplomacy in Syria and Lebanon backfired, fueling instability, alienating allies and deepening mistrust across the region.

US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack listens to a question during a joint press conference following his meeting with Lebanon's president at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on August 18, 2025.

Netanyahu's speech: Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and the gaps that remain to peace - analysis

Prime Minister Netanyahu hints at possible peace with Syria and Lebanon, but regional instability and Hezbollah's presence continue to pose major obstacles.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025.

Israel-Syria talks hit snag over humanitarian corridor, sources say

Israel, which has a 120,000-strong Druze minority whose men serve in the Israeli military, has said it will protect the sect and carried out military strikes in Syria under the banner of defending it.

Syrian Druze fly Israel, Druze flags during protest in Sweida, August 16, 2025.

'Israel's policy runs counter to the world, we are committed to dialogue,' Syria's Sharaa at UNGA

Sharaa, who became the first Syrian leader to go on the podium of the UNGA since 1967, reiterated his pleas for the lifting of sanctions on Syria.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.

Syria's Sharaa says talks with Israel could yield results 'in coming days'

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said talks with Israel on a security pact may conclude within days, stressing respect for Syria’s airspace and UN monitoring.

 (L-R) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the backdrop of Syrian and Israeli flags (illustrative)

Sweida's Druze defy Damascus in a fight over self-determination, their fate in Syria

BEHIND THE LINES: The violence in Sweida may have subsided in recent weeks, but nothing has been resolved. It is almost certainly a matter of time until the next round. 

People stand next to a destroyed tank turret, following deadly clashes between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes, and government forces, in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria July 25, 2025.

Sharaa claims 'chances are high' Syria will reach security agreement with Israel

The Syrian president said that Syria is at an advanced stage in reaching an agreement

 Leader of new Syrian administration, Ahmed al Sharaa and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not seen) watch the view of Damascus on Mount Qasioun following their meeting in Damascus, Syria on December 22, 2024

Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida after sectarian violence

Seats allocated to the three provinces will remain vacant until elections can be held there, commission spokesperson Nawar Najmeh told SANA.

A member of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stands guard as Syrian Kurds attend a protest in solidarity with people in Sweida, on July 17, 2025.

The Druze in Syria: Massacre, neglect, and the urgency for a humanitarian corridor - analysis

As Syria’s Druze face existential threats, can Israel play a role in securing humanitarian aid without escalating the conflict?

Map of Sweida governate clashes, July 2025.

Syrian foreign minister met Israeli delegation for regional stability talks - SANA

The discussions between the Israeli and Syrian sides focused on de-escalation and non-interference in Syrian domestic affairs.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani looks on during a meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman, Jordan August 12, 2025.