Al-Suwayda Province: Military escalation continues in Um Al-Zaytoun and Shahba in northern Al-Suwayda countryside, where hit-and-run clashes are ongoing between local Druze fighters on one side and armed tribal groups backed by Defence Ministry forces [Jolani’s Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham terrorists] on the other.

The tribal groups are attempting to advance towards Qanawat “the birthplace and home of Sheikh Al-Hijri,” seen as a symbol of the Druze community, the clashes left four tribal fighters dead during their attempt to advance towards Um Al-Zaytoun.
zionist warplane was seen launching a warning shoot over the skies near Shahba as tension escalated in the area.
Clashes are still ongoing amid zionist aircraft overflights, increasing fears of chaos and security violations.

Earlier, SOHR reported that Um Al-Zaytoun village has witnessed hit-and-run clashes between local Druze fighters on one side and armed tribal groups backed by Defence Ministry forces [Jolani’s Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham terrorists]on the other side.

The fighting has centred around Shiha hill, which remains under Druze control, while tribal groups hold the Al-Mazraa area.

SOHR sources confirmed that several guard posts in the area have fallen under tribal group control, reflecting a change of power on ground amid ongoing tension and mobilisation of fighters.

This escalation comes as part of the growing conflict between Druze locals and tribal groups backed by Jolani’s Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham terrorists, with no signs of any efforts to contain the worsening violence in Al-Suwayda Province.

zionist colony drone carried out an airstrike targeting a convoy of tribal fighters in Shahba countryside, northern Al-Suwayda, amid reports of casualties.

Meanwhile, a new ceasefire violation was reported at the grain silos in Um Al-Zaytoun in northern Al-Suwayda countryside and in Al-Haqb village, rising military escalation around Shahba and Um Al-Zaytoun.

SOHR report