# The Syrian presidency says it will deploy a new force to halt the deadly sectarian clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in the south of the country. Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s office urged “all parties to exercise restraint”, amid reports of renewed fighting. According to the BBC, almost 600 people have been killed since the violence erupted. Government troops deployed to the area were accused by residents of killing Druze civilians and carrying out extrajudicial executions. The US ambassador to Turkey on Friday said that Israel and Syria had agreed to a ceasefire.
Syrian presidency to send new force to halt clashes in south