In a move that’s got the world hitting the *pause* button on anxiety, Israel and Syria have struck a ceasefire deal with U.S. mediation after days of deadly sectarian clashes in southern Syria. The truce, announced by U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack, aims to cool tensions that flared up following Israeli airstrikes and fighting in Sweida province. 🚨
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio played peacemaker, bringing Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to the table. Regional heavyweights like Türkiye and Jordan also backed the deal—think of it as a diplomatic squad goals moment. 💼
The agreement demands local factions in Sweida disband, surrender heavy weapons, and integrate fighters into state security. Druze spiritual leaders welcomed the truce, urging a return to 'wisdom and reason'—a vibe we could all use right now. 🙏
But questions linger: Will this hold? Sweida’s humanitarian crisis deepened as UN aid convoys were blocked mid-clash. While Syria’s government stays silent, residents hope this isn’t just another TikTok-trend peace—here today, gone tomorrow. 📉
