Suweida: Syria presidency announces ceasefire after clashes between Bedouin and Druze

The move comes after days of clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in Suweida that have reportedly left hundreds dead.

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There have been chaotic gun battles on city streets between the local Bedouin tribesmen and the Druze community, with both accused of atrocities. Graphic footage shows bodies strewn in the streets.

"This moment requires unity of ranks and complete cooperation in order to overcome what we are all going through," Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa said.

Whether the ceasefire will be upheld on the ground is unclear, but unverified reports on Saturday suggested that fighting had not stopped.

The ceasefire announcement came as Syrian internal security forces were deployed to Suweida to end the clashes - a move approved by Israel as long as the Druze citizens were protected.