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Druze-Bedouin clashes flare up again after government forces pull out of southern Syria
Tens of thousands of people remained displaced by the violence and the United Nations has been unable to bring in much-needed humanitarian and medical aid because of ongoing clashes.
Why did Israel attack Syria — and what does it have to do with the Druze
Israeli leaders said they launched attacks on Syria this week to protect members of the Druze religious group in the country’s south, amid clashes in the area.
Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce a new ceasefire as Israel continues strikes
Syrian officials and Druze leaders have announced a new ceasefire after days of violent clashes, but Israel has continued its airstrikes after intervening.
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Not just about the Druze: Israel’s rationale for its attacks on Syria
“The Israeli Druze are now trying to use that and urge the Israeli government to protect fellow Druze in Syria,” he said, explaining, in part, the justification for Israel’s strikes on Syria, where the Druze community has traditionally been anti-Israel, even as some leaders grow closer to Israel.
US does not support Israel's Syria strikes, Sharaa vows to protect Druze
The United States said it did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria and had made clear its displeasure, while Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to fracture his country.
Israel launches heavy airstrikes in Damascus, vowing to protect Druze
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the situation as "complicated" but said it looked like a "misunderstanding".
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 maintain a degree of secrecy about the practice of their faith that emerged in the 11th century.
Israel is exploiting the vacuum left by southern Syria’s sectarian clashes and a weak state
Several days of bitter sectarian fighting in the south of Syria has brought the fledgling government in Damascus dangerously close to direct conflict with Israel, after Israeli warplanes launched strikes against government buildings in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on July 16.
Turmoil gives Druze divided between Syria and Israel rare moment of contact
Hundreds of Druze from Israel pushed across the border in solidarity with their Syrian cousins they feared were under attack. Many then met relatives they had never seen before.
Israel, Julani and the history of the Druze… But what does Russia have to do with it?
Why did Israel stand up for the Druze in Syria? Russia benefits from Israeli intervention, because there are no former terrorists. The observer writes about the current situation in the Middle East Pravda.
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