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Sweida Governorate in southern Syria is experiencing a precarious ceasefire as of July 20, 2025, following intense and deadly clashes between Druze militias and Arab tribal factions. The Syrian Presidency announced the comprehensive ceasefire, deploying Internal Security Forces (ISF) to enforce it and initiate efforts to restore stability, reactivate institutions, and deliver desperately needed humanitarian aid. While the Ministry of Interior claims Sweida city has been cleared of tribal fighters and clashes within its neighborhoods have ceased, conflicting reports indicate persistent sporadic fighting in some areas and incomplete withdrawal of tribal forces. The crisis, ignited by a localized robbery incident, quickly escalated into a multi-front conflict involving external actors like Israel, the US, and Jordan, who are now actively mediating to solidify the ceasefire, open humanitarian corridors, and facilitate prisoner exchanges. The humanitarian situation remains critical, with a staggering death toll exceeding 900 and widespread displacement, underscoring the profound risks of sectarian escalation and the fragility of governance in a war-torn region.