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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 ...
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 ...
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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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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? 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 their brethren, prompting concerns from Israeli officials.
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.