Suwayda - Islamic World News

The Druze minority—spread across Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and the occupied territories—follows a secretive, independent faith rooted in Islam but infused with diverse teachings. In Syria, they number over half a million, making up roughly 3% of the population. Known for loyalty to their host nations, Druze communities have played mediating roles in Lebanon and even serve in Israel’s military, unlike other Arab minorities. Despite political differences, strong familial and cultural ties sustain a shared sense of identity across borders.

Recent negotiations between Israeli and Syrian officials have broken down after weeks of progress. The main sticking point was Tel Aviv’s request to establish a land corridor to deliver aid to residents of Syria’s southern Sweida province—a proposal Damascus rejected as a violation of its sovereignty. The disagreement derailed prospects for a security agreement expected this week.

Armed clashes between Druze militants and the internal security forces of the Julani government in Sweida province have resumed after approximately ten days of a ceasefire.

The actions and statements of Israeli officials have fueled speculation about Tel Aviv’s intention to implement the David Corridor plan is Syria.

Jordanian fighter jets attacked two houses in Al-Sha’ab village, located in the southern countryside of Sweida province. One of the houses is allegedly owned by an arms and drug smuggler involved in trafficking operations between Syria and Jordan.

Late on November 9, two Israeli strikes hit a radar site located on top of al-Masyah hill in the northeastern countryside of the Syrian governorate of al-Suwayda.

Jordanian army’s fighter jets targeted positions in the Al-Shaab, Arman, and Melh areas located in the as-Suwayda Governorate in southern Syria.

Demonstrations against the deterioration of living conditions and against the Syrian government’s decision to increase the price of fuel continue in different areas of Suwayda province.

ISWNews Analysis Group – Air strikes by the Jordanian army fighter jets on certain targets in Daraa and Al-Suwayda governorates have left eight civilians dead, including six children.

Protests in the city of Suwayda in the south of Syria have purposefully turned into violence and conflict after a while. A number of civilians and Syrian security forces have been killed and wounded in these gatherings, which are held on the pretext of fuel shortages, power outages, and livelihood problems. But what is the truth?

ISWNews Analysis Group: As a result of the clashes between the protesters and the Syrian security forces in the city of Suwayda, one Syrian Army serviceman was martyred and another was injured.

ISWNews Analysis Group: The armed group known as “Rajal al-Karamah” captured an SAA security headquarters in the town of Atil in response to arrest of civilians in north of Suwayda city by the forces of “Quwat al-Fajr Movement”.