Syrian sources reported early Saturday that military convoys from the Syrian government forces have begun moving toward the city of Sweida, following the announcement of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Syria and Israel.
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Semi-official platforms and activists shared videos on social media purportedly showing Syrian security forces heading toward Sweida.
Simultaneously, other footage circulated showing large convoys reportedly carrying members of Bedouin tribes en route to Sweida, according to eyewitness accounts shared online.
The official Syrian newspaper Al-Watan published details of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Syria via its Facebook page, citing U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack as the source of the announcement.
According to Al-Watan, the agreement stipulates the entry of state administrative and security institutions into the province, the integration of Sweida-based armed faction members into the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defense, and their cooperation with other units to maintain internal security and policing.
The agreement also calls for the surrender of heavy and medium weapons by both Druze and Bedouin groups, and for the future political inclusion of the Druze community. Those who reject the agreement will reportedly be allowed to leave the country via a safe corridor.
Another clause in the agreement outlines the prosecution of violators from both sides according to the law.
The newspaper added that the Syrian government has requested tribal operations rooms to withdraw from the Sweida governorate and to hand over their heavy weaponry.
Earlier, the paper reported that public security authorities had decided to “prohibit the passage of any vehicle or armed personnel along the Damascus–Daraa and Damascus–Sweida highways until further notice.”
