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.

A conflict between the Druze minority and other tribes in Syria’s southern Sweida region has killed hundreds of people in the past week.

Syria's Islamist-led government said its internal security forces began deploying in Sweida on Saturday as the presidency called on all parties to respect a ceasefire following bloodshed in the predominantly Druze area that has left hundreds dead.

The Syrian government says the week-long sectarian clashes have now been halted.