Clashes between Druze gunmen and pro-government fighters in Syrian capital kill at least 10

Clashes erupt between Druze militias and pro-government forces in Syria

Sectarian tensions are flaring again in Syria after a series of clashes first erupted in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana, a diverse area home to Druze, Christian, and Muslim communities. Reports indicate that 14 people were killed in fights between armed groups in the town, while at least 16 others were killed in Ashrafiyet Sahnaya. The post Clashes erupt between Druze militias and pro-government forces in Syria appeared first on FDD's Long War …

Syria reports Israeli strikes as clashes with Druze spread

Syria said Israel launched new strikes near Damascus on Wednesday, after sectarian clashes left nearly 40 dead in two days and Israel warned against attacks targeting the Druze minority.

Syria: violence continues in Druze majority areas of Damascus

At least 22 people have been killed in clashes in suburbs south of the Syrian capital Damascus – the second day of violence in Druze majority areas around the city. Security forces closed off roads and sent in reinforcements. Israel also said it had struck a group which was preparing to attack the area. The Druze are Arabs who practice a form of Shia Islam – with followers in Syria, Israel and Lebanon. Israel has offered protection to those livi…

At least 22 people were killed in clashes that broke out in a Damascus suburb between armed groups and members of the Druze religious community, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, while Israel killed a Syrian soldier in the attack.

Israel bombs Syria hours after controversial Israeli Druze leader appeals for 'action'

Mowafaq Tarif, a Druze leader based in Israel, had called on Israeli leaders 'to not stand by' after sectarian violence erupted near Damascus

The fights were triggered by a sound recording in which the Prophet Mohammed was insulted.