BEIRUT — Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, brokered with US, Turkey, and Jordanian support, following nearly a week of fierce fighting in Syria’s Druze-majority Sweida province that left over 300 dead and hundreds wounded.

The violence erupted from clashes between Druze and Bedouin factions, prompting Israeli airstrikes against Syrian forces accused of abuses against Druze civilians. Israel, citing its commitment to protect Druze communities, struck Syrian positions while allowing limited Syrian troop access to restore calm.

Syria pledged to deploy forces to end clashes and prevent further bloodshed, as thousands of Bedouin fighters continued to pour into the area. Residents report dire conditions with no food, water, or electricity for days.

The UN and human rights groups have documented widespread abuses, including executions and civilian killings, and called for accountability and humanitarian access.

Despite the truce, sporadic fighting continued Friday, raising fears the ceasefire may not hold.