Over ninety people, Druze and Bedouin alike, were killed within just two days

By Hezy Laing

A second ceasefire agreement in as many days was brokered on Wednesday between Syrian government officials and leaders of the Druze religious minority.

But will it hold?

During the past three days Southern Syria has been engulfed in violence.

What began as a simple vegetable theft escalated into a brutal sectarian conflict that continues to shake southern Syria.

More than ninety people, fighters and civilians, Druze and Bedouin alike, were killed within a short period.

The Syrian regime attempted to regain control by deploying tanks and declaring a ceasefire.

But it was in vain—the fighting persisted. Then, Israel intervened.

Syrian forces had advanced toward Druze conclaves, as fighters loyal to Syrian leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani invaded the Druze city of Sweida, committing widespread atrocities.

Disturbing footage shows Druze captives being humiliated: mustaches shaved off, looting, and abuse documented.

In response to these crimes, the IDF targeted Syrian regime armored personnel carriers and tanks.

Military experts assert that Julani is exploiting the local conflict between Druze and Bedouin groups to dismantle Druze militias, reportedly with support from the Syrian regime.

The Druze themselves are divided: Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri refuses to disarm, while Sheikh Laith al-Balaous supports reintegration into the regime.

In addition, hundreds of Israeli Druze from Majdal Shams crossed the border fence into Syria, prompting the IDF to work toward their return.