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In the Golan Heights, Druze are loyal to Syria. But that loyalty is now severely tested
Sectarian violence in recent weeks in Syria's Sweida region has left more than 1,000 people dead. Druze in the ...
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 ...
Who are the Druze? Religious group aids Syrian members under Islamist attack, Israeli members offer support
Israeli military responds to protect Syrian Druze from Islamist militants as local Druze citizens cross the border to aid ...
Who are the Druze in Syria, and why are they clashing with government forces?
Clashes between Syrian government forces and Druze armed groups have escalated, drawing Israeli intervention and raising ...
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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 - Anadolu Ajansı ...
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 ...
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Druze pair who entered Syria accused of trying to smuggle rifle back into Israel
The post Druze pair who entered Syria accused of trying to smuggle rifle back into Israel appeared first on The Times of ...
Exclusive: Who are Syria's Druze and why are they under attack?
After deadly clashes in southern Syria, Euronews spoke exclusively to religious leaders and activists from the community ...
Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
Syria is being rocked by a fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence, highlighting its fragile security landscape.
'I don't know who to trust anymore': Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria
Many Druze took to the streets during the uprising, especially in the latter years. But, seeking to portray himself as ...
Who are the Druze and why does Israel say it is hitting Syria for their sake?
STORY: Violence in southern Syria has put a spotlight on a small but influential minority, the Druze.:: Who are the Druze?The Druze are Arabs who follow a religion derived from a branch of Islam.They ...
Why is Israel bombing Syria and who are the Druze?
In Israel, the Druze are seen as a loyal minority and often serve in the military. In Syria, the Druze have been divided over how to deal with the country's new leaders, with some advocating for ...