The Israeli army targeted military tanks in southern Syria as clashes escalated between government forces, Druze militias, and Bedouin tribes, leading to significant casualties. Reports indicate at least 30 dead and nearly 100 wounded, while some sources suggest the death toll is even higher. The violence began with kidnappings between the Druze and Sunni Bedouin clans, intensifying after Bedouins allegedly attacked a Druze vendor. The Interior Ministry labeled the situation a dangerous escalation, attributing the unrest to a lack of effective government institutions.
At least 30 people have been killed and nearly 100 wounded in fierce clashes between local militias and tribal factions in southern Sweida province, according to Syria's Interior Ministry.
The violence, which erupted over the weekend, continued on Monday as government forces deployed to restore order were drawn into confrontations with local armed groups.
According to the observatory, hostilities were triggered when Bedouin tribesmen set up a checkpoint, where they allegedly attacked and robbed a young Druze vegetable vendor.
The Interior Ministry called the situation a dangerous escalation, blaming the deterioration in security on 'the absence of relevant official institutions,' which it said had deepened the chaos.
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