Jumblatt warns: Attempt to monopolize decision-making threatens the security and unity of Suwayda and Syria

Lebanese politician Walid Jumblatt revealed the roots of the security crisis that recently hit the province of Suwayda in southern Syria, indicating that the events began when some parties called for "local governance," leading to a deterioration of the security situation and prompting the Syrian government to send its forces to the province to impose control.

Jumblatt affirmed that Hakmat al-Hajri, one of the Druze sheikhs in Suwayda, tried to impose his vision and full control over the decision-making in the province, considering that "al-Hajri tried to monopolize decision-making," which escalated tensions among local parties.

Jumblatt called for "holding those involved in the violations in Suwayda accountable," demanding the formation of a judicial investigation committee to investigate the parties responsible for the events, explaining that restoring the trust of the people of Suwayda in the Syrian state is a fundamental condition for the return of stability.

Jumblatt also warned against Israel's attempts to fragment the countries in the region, emphasizing the necessity of uniting the Syrian front and dealing wisely with the security and political file in Suwayda.

These statements come after armed clashes erupted on July 13 between Bedouin tribes and local armed groups in the province, resulting in casualties, before the Syrian government announced a ceasefire last week, bringing relative calm to the region.

Jumblatt stressed the importance of reconciliation among local parties in Suwayda, expressing his hope that the province will return to its normal state within a strong, unified Syria framework.