Bloody battles in Syria: over 100 deaths at Drusen-Der-Degen conflict!

Bloody battles in Syria: over 100 deaths at Drusen-Der-Degen conflict!

Suweida, Syrien - On July 15, 2025, there were devastating clashes between members of the Drusian minority and Sunni Bedouin clans in southern Syria. According to reports, more than 100 people were killed and about 200 more injured, including children. After a robbery, violence broke out on a drusian adolescent, which further fueled the tensions in the region. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has confirmed the high number of victims.

As a result of the escalating conflicts, Syrian government troops have shown presence in the affected area. According to residents, the situation has now calmed down again. Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra announced a ceasefire that came about after talks with dignitaries in Suweida. He emphasized that the government would only react to shelling.

military presence and reactions

The Israeli army has joined the conflict. According to reports, Israel's Air Force attacked a tank of the Syrian government troops. These attacks are part of a regular Israeli military strategy in Syria, in which military goals are often targeted. The Defense Minister of Israel, Israel Katz, described the attack as a "message and warning" to the Syrian leadership and made it clear that Israel will not accept the suffering of the Drusen, which are also considered allies in Israel and will serve voluntarily in the army there.

The regulations on the ceasefire seem to be respected, since residents report that government troops maintain respectful handling. Nevertheless, the situation remains tense because activists report other military actions of Israel. The Israeli army checks the reports on the attack on the tank.

background of the drusen

The Druze represent a religious minority that lives not only in Syria, but also in Israel, Jordan and Lebanon. They made their unique culture and traditions a complicated player in regional politics. In Israel, many Drusen are active members of the armed forces and enjoy a special position that distinguishes them from other minorities.

Despite the current calm, the situation in the region remains tense, and the humanitarian consequences of the conflict are considerable. The international reactions to the latest events could further influence the dynamics in Syria and throughout the Middle East.

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