Israel Targets Syrian Tanks Moving Toward Border to Safeguard Druze Arab Communities
Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Tanks Near Border On Monday, Israel conducted airstrikes on Syrian tanks advancing toward its border. These tanks are believed to be heading towards the village of Druze, which is associated with former jihadist forces that may be targeted by Israel. An Israeli Defense Force (IDF) spokesperson shared footage of the airstrikes, […]
Fighting Between Druze and Muslim Bedouin Tribes Results in Many Deaths in Syria
Clash in Southern Sweida, Syria Leaves Many Dead In a recent confrontation in southern Sweida, Syria, at least 30 individuals lost their lives in clashes involving the Bedouin tribe, which consists of Sunni Muslims. The Syrian Home Affairs Ministry has reported over 100 additional injuries as a result of the turmoil. The Syrian Human Rights […]
The Druze uncover an alternate path in Israeli-Palestinian connections.
The Druze community has emerged as a pivotal element in a recent unexpected situation involving Israel and Syria. Israel dispatched fighter jets and troops to support the Druze, an Arab religious minority, in response to an attack by an armed group targeting them. This event is rooted in a complex history that provides valuable insights […]
Syria’s Druze Realize the Threat of Illiberal Islamism
The Syrian Druze community is experiencing significant changes. To really grasp what’s happening in Syria right now, beyond the overwhelming violence and destruction from various terrorist factions, it’s essential to look for aid and support. Israel and the IDF are key players in this regard, providing crucial lifelines. It’s important to note, though, that there […]
Druze Arabs Ask to Be Part of Israel, not Rebel-held Syria
A group of Druze Arab villages in southwestern Syria want to be part of Israel rather than rebel-held Syria, according to reports and videos circulating on social media. Druze Arabs live in the mountainous region of the Levant, which overlaps with Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. They have had their own religion for about 1,000 years, […]
We Must Protect Christian, Kurdish, Druze Minorities in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with outgoing national security adviser Jake Sullivan in Jerusalem on Thursday to discuss the need to protect minorities in Syria, including Christians, Druze and Kurds. pointed out. Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Prime Minister Sullivan for the first time since Syrian rebels ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad. The rebels are […]
Druze Arab IDF Tank Commander, Col. Ehsan Daqsa, Killed in Combat
Col. Ehsan Daksa, a Druze Arab who was the commander of the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) 401st Armored Brigade, was killed in action Sunday when he was struck by an explosive charge while standing outside his tank. IDF spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel Hagari said in a statement: Colonel Ahsan Daksa, commander of the 401st Brigade, […]
IDF Kills Terrorist Responsible for Rocket Attack on 12 Druze Arab Children
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday that it had killed Hezbollah terrorist Kider al-Shaebia, who was responsible for a July rocket attack that killed 12 Israeli Druze Arab children in a playground. The IDF said in a statement: On July 27, 2024, the Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah fired a rocket loaded with 53 […]
‘All-out War’ Looms as Hezbollah Rocket Kills 12 Israeli Druze Arabs, Including Kids
MAGDALA, Israel — Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Saturday that Israel was facing “all-out war” after Hezbollah fired rockets at the Israeli Druze Arab village of Majdal Shams, killing at least 12 people, including children, on Saturday evening. Children around 10 to 12 years old were playing soccer on the field when the rocket […]
Hezbollah Hits Israeli Factory for People with Special Needs; Kills Druze Arab, 23
The Iranian-backed Shiite terrorist group Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel on Wednesday, attacking a factory that employs people with special needs, killing Zaher Bashara, a Druze Arab, inside the facility. 23) was killed. Vocabulary: זאהר בשאי@_Gitsis_ pic.twitter.com/35HNjyrkXa — Sai (@GLZRadio) March 27, 2024 era of israel report Bashara, who worked as a driver for […]