Syria fears imminent Israeli-backed Druze offensive in Sweida, official tells 'Post'
Damascus is increasingly concerned about a potential Druze offensive in Sweida, claiming Israel is encouraging armed groups and providing military support, a senior Syrian official told the Post.
The Syrian government is concerned that Druze armed groups in the southern Sweida province could launch an offensive against Syrian forces in the coming days, according to a senior official. Israel is allegedly encouraging and supporting this operation. The official's comments come amid heightened tensions over Sweida's future, a province that has become a major security challenge for President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Recent reports suggest that Druze groups may be preparing for an operation against Syrian forces, with tensions rising over the possibility of renewed fighting in southern Syria.
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