Following intense fighting yesterday, the regime of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the temporary closure of the humanitarian corridor in Busra al-Sham, effectively placing the Druze population of Suwayda under siege.
This move came after a breach of the ceasefire agreement. Clashes reignited between Druze militias and Bedouin tribal fighters in western Suwayda province, with government forces also involved. Internal rivalries among Druze factions have further complicated the situation.
Just hours earlier, Druze forces had captured the strategic Tel al-Hadid hill from regime troops and later handed it back under a local agreement. However, calm did not last long, as new fighting broke out and regime forces responded with tank and mortar fire.
Authorities cited “security concerns” as the reason for closing the corridor. A government source reported that “lawless groups” had violated the ceasefire, attacked internal security units, and shelled nearby villages. One officer was killed and several others wounded. Officials warned that the violence is obstructing aid convoys and driving the region deeper into instability.