Washington Mediates for the Release of 61 Civilians in Sweida in Negotiations with the Syrian Government

The United States is mediating between the Syrian government and the Druze community leadership headed by Hikmat al-Hajri, aiming to secure the release of 61 civilians detained in Sweida province.

This comes in exchange for the release of 30 members of the government forces held by the Syrian National Guard. The negotiations aim to resolve the hostage crisis that erupted following clashes in July 2026, ensuring a reduction in escalation and restoring stability to the region.