The latest attacks were reported in Sweida, a Druze-majority province that has seen mounting intercommunal and anti-government violence. According to Syrian state media, armed groups violated the truce that had temporarily ended nearly a week of intense street fighting in mid-July. The renewed hostilities come just weeks after Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa promised accountability and announced the formation of a committee to investigate the previous clashes.

The Druze community, an offshoot of Islam, has historically maintained a degree of autonomy, but recent conflicts—exacerbated by local grievances over land, resources, and governance—have inflamed the region. The July unrest led to hundreds of deaths and prompted Israeli strikes on Syrian military positions under the justification of protecting Druze populations.

Sweida Becomes Flashpoint In Broader Syrian Unrest

Sweida’s unrest underscores the complex sectarian and tribal dynamics in Syria’s southern regions. Though predominantly Druze, the province is also home to Sunni tribes, whose strained relations with Druze communities have contributed to recurring cycles of violence. Last month’s deadly violence was considered a major test for the central government, already under pressure following a wave of sectarian killings in March targeting Alawite communities along the coast.

Sunday’s attack reflects the enduring instability in Sweida and the difficulty of enforcing ceasefires in areas fragmented by shifting alliances and longstanding rivalries. The Syrian government has yet to release a formal statement on the latest breach, though reports confirm the continued deployment of security personnel across the province.