Renewed fighting between Druze and Bedouin groups in Suwayda province has caused a major humanitarian and economic crisis in Southern Syria.
Despite a ceasefire declared on 19 July 2025 by the Syrian interim government, backed by diplomatic interventions from the United States and Jordan, the situation remains unstable. Fights and economic disruption displaced over 87,000 individuals, and the collapse of vital public services revealed the state’s limited administrative and security reach.
Israeli air strikes, internal factionalism, and the absence of centralised control contribute to a persistent risk environment. The implications are significant for Syria’s economic recovery, internal stability, and regional geopolitical balance.