Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to fracture Syria and promised to protect its Druze minority on Thursday after U.S. intervention to help achieve a truce in fighting between government forces and Druze fighters.

Israel escalated attacks under pretext of protecting Druze as conflict spreads in southern Syria - Anadolu Ajansı

Syrian forces are preparing redeployment to Sweida as ceasefire collapses, prompting international concern over escalating violence.

Syrian troops on Thursday pulled out of the Druze heartland of Sweida on the orders of the Islamist-led government, following days of deadly clashes that killed nearly 600 people, according to a war monitor. The southern province has been gripped by deadly ...

Hundreds of Druze from Israel pushed across the border in solidarity with their Syrian cousins they feared were under attack. Many then met relatives never seen before.

The Syrian government has begun withdrawing its forces from the majority-Druze city of Suwayda, according to the country's state-run SANA news agency. A ceasefire with Druze militia has also been announced but it is "unclear" whether it will hold, said CNN.

Syrian officials and Druze leaders announce new ceasefire after days of fighting, following breakdown of previous truce.