Under Israeli bombardment and diplomatic pressure, Ahmed al-Sharaa pulled troops from Syria's Druze heartland -- a move that exposes the interim leader's weakness just as he sought to assert control.It also came amid diplomatic pressure from the United States.

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of undermining Syrian unity and promised to protect the Druze minority amidst escalating conflicts involving government forces, Druze fighters, and Bedouin tribes.

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa credited U.S., Arab, and Turkish mediation—led by President Donald Trump—for halting a full-scale war between Syria and Israel following intense Israeli airstrikes on Damascus.

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The de-escalation of the Syrian conflict is proceeding, as confirmed by White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt. Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has accused Israel of divisive efforts while vowing to protect the Druze minority following U.

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But not all Syrians are buying it. Firas al-Saeed, an activist from Idlib, slammed the moves as “dangerous concessions” made without public debate. He warned that short-term political gains could cost Syria its dignity and future.

Sharaa accused Israel yesterday of trying to fracture Syria, after the US intervened to help achieve a truce in fighting between government forces and Druze fighters.Overnight, the Islamist-led government’s troops withdrew from the predominantly Druze city of Sweida,