Clashes in Syria result in nearly 150 deaths

Clashes in Syria between government forces and loyalists of former President Bashar Assad have resulted in nearly 150 deaths over two days. This violence is the worst since Assad was ousted in December 2024. Fighters supporting the new government attacked three coastal villages, killing 69 men. The fighting began when government forces were ambushed while trying to detain a wanted individual near Jableh. In response to the violence, the new government has sent reinforcements to coastal cities. A curfew is in effect in affected areas, and concerns grow over potential cycles of violence among local communities.