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Syria fears imminent Israeli-backed Druze offensive in Sweida, official tells 'Post'
Damascus is increasingly concerned about a potential Druze offensive in Sweida, claiming Israel is encouraging armed groups and providing military support, a senior Syrian official told the Post.
Syria strongly condemns escalating IDF incursions in Quneitra, Daraa, demand pullout from Golan
Syrian Druze leader says community is ‘inseparable part of Israel,’ hints at developments in Sweida
At least two killed, 14 wounded in deadly bomb attack in predominantly Druze area near Damascus
US opens door to Syria's reintegration with repeal of Caesar Act - analysis
In many cities such as Homs, Hama, Aleppo and Damascus, there has been a week of celebration, something unique for Syria after people suffered under more than a decade of war.
Israel's Druze use AI to present to testimonies of 'sexual terrorism' against Syrian Druze women
Sheikh Tarif, the spiritual leader of Israel’s Druze community, also drew the diplomats’ attention to the crimes committed against Druze women in the attacks on Sweida and the nearby Druze villages.
‘More should be done’: UN pushes Syrian regime on justice for Druze, Alawites and minority groups
The UN condemned continued incidents of summary executions, arbitrary killings, abductions, sexual violence, arbitrary detentions, looting and the destruction of homes.
Israel must deepen its alliance with Kurds as Syria fractures - opinion
As long as Turkey and Qatar continue interfering in Syria’s internal affairs, the threat against minorities, including the Kurds, the Druze, and the Alawites, will continue.
Syria opens trial against suspects in mass killing of Alawite minorities, first since Assad's fall
The bloodshed marked one of the worst eruptions of violence since Sunni Islamist rebels led by Sharaa toppled Assad, a member of the Alawite minority, in December 2024.
The Druze stood with Israel, now we must champion a state for them - opinion
The Druze stood with us when it mattered. Now we must stand for them and place this initiative firmly on Israel’s diplomatic agenda today.
Sharaa claims Syria is negotiating with Israel, demands 'return to Dec. 8 borders'
"We are engaged in direct negotiations with Israel, and we have gone a good distance on the way to reach an agreement," Syrian President al-Sharaa said to The Washington Post.
Syria’s Dubai consul resigns, slams Sweida ‘genocide campaign,' supports Druze
Ziad Zahreddine quit his post in Dubai, condemning what he called a “genocide campaign” in Sweida and voicing support for Druze self-rule amid mounting tensions with Damascus.
Syria after the election and the betrayal of Western values - opinion
The political exclusion of Syria’s democratic and secular forces, including Kurdish and Druze communities, is concerning.
Syria moves forward with first post-Assad elections
Syria’s new transitional government doesn’t control all of Syria, meaning that it will be difficult to hold elections in some areas.
