US Representative Tom Barrack announced Friday night that Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire
The agreement has the support of neighboring countries, such as Turkey and Jordan, and seeks to bring peace to the region.
In a message posted on the social media platform X, Barrack said: “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with the support of the United States, have reached a ceasefire agreement, which is also supported by Turkey, Jordan, and other neighboring countries.”
He called on the Druze, Bedouin, and Sunni groups in Syria to lay down their weapons and unite, along with other minorities, to build a new Syrian identity, promoting peace and prosperity with the surrounding countries.
The announcement comes after recent clashes in the Sweida region of southern Syria between Bedouins and Druze, which prompted the Syrian army to intervene.
On Thursday, the Syrian army withdrew from Sweida after Israel launched attacks on the Syrian government headquarters and the presidential palace in Damascus.
On Friday, before the ceasefire announcement, renewed clashes erupted in Sweida, and the Syrian government announced it would send forces back to the region.
In the early hours of Thursday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivered a televised address accusing Israel of trying to destabilize Syria.
He stated that Israel has always sought to create internal conflicts in the country, especially since the fall of the Assad government, with the aim of transforming Syria into a zone of chaos and division.
Al-Sharaa said Syria had the option of confronting Israel directly, but chose to prioritize the well-being of the Syrian people.
Therefore, he decided to entrust the security of the Sweida region to local groups and the Druze leadership.
Published in 07/19/2025 02h51
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