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Syrian Bedouin fighters launch new offensive in Suwayda: Report

Syrian Bedouin fighters have reportedly launched a new offensive in Suwayda against Druze fighters, despite a ceasefire agreement that was announced last night.

A Bedouin military commander told the Reuters news agency that the truce only applied to government forces and not to them.

The commander said the fighters were seeking to free Bedouins whom Druze armed groups had detained in recent days.

Deconfliction in Syria continues: White House

Trump continues to support “Syria’s pathway to a peaceful and prosperous country”, and will continue to work on de-escalation, as Israeli attacks continue, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday

“As soon as the United States became involved in this conflict, we were able to de-escalate, deconflict – that seems to be continuing,” she said at a news briefing. “Syria agreed to draw back their troops that were in the area where that clash was ongoing and we continue to be very actively monitoring the situation.”

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

France calls on all sides to respect ceasefire in Syria

The French Foreign Ministry has called on both sides in Syria to respect the ceasefire in Suwayda after days of clashes between Druze armed groups, Bedouin tribes and government forces.

The ministry also called for a probe into actions against minorities and called for Israel to stop unilateral action in the area. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has held talks in recent days with his Syrian and Israeli counterparts over the issue, the ministry said in a statement.

However, the statement comes after a Bedouin commander said fighters launched a new offensive, claiming the truce only applied to government forces.