Syrian Forces Deployed Near Damascus Following Violence: State Media

Israel, meanwhile, announces plans to ‘defend’ southern Syria’s Druze community.

Graduates of Syria's General Security forces under the country's new administration attend a ceremony in the northern city of Aleppo on Feb. 12, 2025. Aaref Watad/AFP via Getty Images

Syria’s transitional regime has deployed security forces to the city of Jaramana, located southeast of Damascus, the country’s official SANA news agency reported on March 3.

According to SANA, the move follows the killing of a defense ministry official—identified as Ahmad al-Khatib—who was shot by unidentified gunmen near Jaramana.