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Key players in Syria’s latest eruption of violence, from the Druze and Bedouin to government forces
Clashes that shook southern Syria this week have killed hundreds of people, including civilians, and drawn in an array of ...
Explained: Who Are The Druze, Israel Has Set Out To Defend
The Wednesday airstrikes of Israel in Syria have put the Druze community at the epicentre of the conflict with both contries ...
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Reunions and uncertainty after 20 years separated by the Golan Heights fence between Israel and Syria
After the waters calmed, dozens of young people from Majdal Shams managed to overcome the fences in waves throughout the ...
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.
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Syria troops quit Druze heartland after violence leaves over 594 dead
SWEIDA, (Syria): Syrian troops pulled out of the Druze heartland province of Sweida on orders from the Islamist-led ...
Explainer-Who are the Druze and why does Israel say it is hitting Syria for their sake?
Straddling Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, the Druze occupy a special niche in the ...
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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, ...
The Latest: 20 die in stampede at Gaza food distribution site as Israeli strikes kill 41 others
A stampede at a food distribution site run by an Israeli-backed American organization in the Gaza Strip killed 20 ...
Netanyahu takes victory lap as Syrian president promises to protect Druze
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated the success of his "peace through strength" stance against Syria in the wake of Druze violence.
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Arts center in Golan Heights to be named for fmr. US ambassador David Friedman
The arts center is being named after Friedman to signify the importance of the Trump administration's recognition of the ...
Syrian government and leaders of the Druze minority announce new ceasefire
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian government officials and leaders in the Druze religious minority announced Wednesday a renewed ...