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Israel Comes to Defense of Syria’s Druze

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Explainer-Who Are the Druze and Why Does Israel Say It Is Hitting Syria for Their Sake?

Syria's Druze are concentrated in the southwest in the Sweida region bordering Jordan and in areas of Quneitra province, near the occupied Golan. They also reside in the Damascus

Yeni Şafak · 2h

FACTBOX: Who are the Druze and why are they central to Israel's attacks on Syria?

Spiraling violence in southern Syria has turned global attention to the Druze, an ethno-religious minority of around 1 million, with populations in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan

CNN on MSN · 1d

Who are the Druze and why did Israel bomb Syria to protect them?

Syria has been wracked by a new wave of deadly sectarian violence that has placed the spotlight on the Druze minority at the center of rising tensions with Israel. Dozens of people were killed this week after clashes between government loyalists and Druze militias in the southern city of Suwayda,

Syria, Druze and ceasefire

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

Syrian forces who fought Druze militias leave Sweida province under a ceasefire

Syrian government forces had largely pulled out of the southern province of Sweida on Thursday after days of clashes with militias linked to the Druze minority that threatened to unravel the country’s post-war transition.

Israel and Syria agree ceasefire as Israel allows Syrian troops limited access to Sweida

Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the U.S. envoy to Turkey said on Friday, after days of bloodshed in the predominantly Druze area that has killed over 300 people.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Syrian government forces withdraw from Druze areas, announces new ceasefire

The Syrian government withdrew its forces from Druze-dominated areas in the south on Wednesday after several days of heavy fighting, declaring a ceasefire in the process. Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa spoke to the nation for the first time since Israel began launching heavy airstrikes against regime targets.

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The Druze are a religious sect. Here’s a look at their beliefs and history

The Druze, a religious sect with roots in Ismailism, have faced violence in Syria. Their practices are secretive, with no ...

The Times of Israel on MSN21h

Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: Who are the Druze and why is Israel protecting them?

ToI's diplomatic reporter delves into the secretive religion and why, in championing the underdog minority, Israel may be ...

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