1. The commander of internal security forces in Suwayda declared a curfew starting at 08:00 (July 15, local time).

2. Exchanges of fire continued throughout the night.

3. According to videos and reports, security forces began entering Suwayda, including with tanks.

4. Statement from Hikmat al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of the Druze in Syria: – The Syrian regime is breaking its promises.

– “Either we resist, or we will be humiliated.”
– A call for help from Druze communities everywhere and a request for assistance to stop the attack.

5. Symbolic Israeli strikes so far, aimed at sending a message to the Syrian regime.

6. Videos circulating show the humiliation of Druze individuals (e.g., cutting mustaches, barking like dogs, etc.).

7. Syrian Defense Minister, Abu Qasra, announced a ceasefire in Suwayda following an agreement with local leadership. It was stated that regime forces will only respond if fired upon.

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