Syrian authorities and the Israeli occupation reach a US-mediated agreement to de-escalate tensions in Sweida, transferring security oversight to Washington and disarming southern regions.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has revealed the terms of a newly brokered agreement between the Israeli occupation and Syria’s transitional government, with direct US mediation aimed at de-escalating the ongoing crisis in southern Syria.
The deal stipulates that security control in Sweida will be transferred to US authorities, who will oversee the implementation of the agreement’s provisions. Among the key terms is the full withdrawal of Syrian tribal forces and the Internal Security Forces beyond the Druze-populated areas. Druze factions are expected to sweep these areas to confirm their evacuation.
Local councils comprised of Sweida residents will assume administrative responsibilities and provide services. Additionally, a new monitoring committee will be established to document violations and submit reports to the American side.
The agreement also includes a disarmament process in the governorates of Quneitra and Daraa. Armed groups in these regions will be replaced by local security committees drawn from residents, who will operate unarmed.
As part of the deal, all Syrian government-affiliated organizations and institutions will be barred from operating in Sweida. Only UN-affiliated bodies will be granted access.
