The Syrian government says clashes in the southern city of Suwayda have stopped after a week of violence left hundreds of people dead, drawing Israeli intervention and US condemnation.

As violence broke out last week between two ethnic groups in southern Syria, both the Israeli and Syrian governments intervened.

Bedouin fighters have told the BBC they will observe a ceasefire with the Druze community in southern Syria, but have not ruled out resuming hostilities. We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Strictly necessary cookies are on by default. Additional cookies are off by default.