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Fears Rise as Druze and Tribal Clashes Erupt in Syria

7/20/2025

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Tribal fighters and Druze gunmen clashed in Syria's Sweida governorate on July 18, 2025, igniting fears of escalating violence. Former U.S. Ambassador James Jeffrey condemned Israel's involvement, warning it risks destabilizing the region and undermining resistance against Iran. He stressed that backing a separate Druze military could plunge Syria back into chaos and civil war.

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Tribal fighters and Druze gunmen clashed in Syria's Sweida governorate on July 18, 2025, igniting fears of escalating violence. Former U.S. Ambassador James Jeffrey condemned Israel's involvement, warning it risks destabilizing the region and undermining resistance against Iran. He stressed that backing a separate Druze military could plunge Syria back into chaos and civil war.