It seems that there is now concern in Washington that Damascus is not able to hold things together. Israel has played a complex role in this.

Heavy clashes broke out Sunday between Druze fighters and the interim government-aligned Bedouin tribal forces in the countryside of Sweida, so

More than 1,100 people have been killed, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israel's Health Ministry is preparing the transfer of medical equipment and medications to Sweida's hospital following the recent violent Syrian Druze-Bedouin clashes that have left hundreds dead. Israel’s Health Ministry is preparing the transfer of medical equipment,

That understanding was based on comments from the U.S. special envoy and security talks with Israel, sources said.

Iran, European countries to hold nuclear talks - Iranian FM spokesperson Iran, Britain, France and Germany are expected hold nuclear talks in Istanbul on Friday, according to a Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Recent clashes in Sweida between armed Druze and Bedouin clans resulted in hundreds of deaths and escalated sectarian tensions. A US-brokered ceasefire brought cautious calm. Humanitarian aid is entering the city,