Who Are the Druze and Why Is Israel Bombing Syria to Protect Them?

Why is Israel bombing Syria?

Conflict in Syria has escalated with Israel launching bombing raids against its northern neighbour. It follows months of fluctuating tensions in southern Syria between the Druze minority and forces aligned with the new government in Damascus. Clashes erupted in the last few days, prompting Israeli airstrikes in defence of the Druze by targeting government bases, tanks, and heavy weaponry. Israel Minister Amichai Chikli has called the Syrian pres…

The Take: Why is Israel escalating its strikes against Syria?

Fighting between Bedouin tribes and local fighters in Syria’s predominantly Druze city of Suwayda has killed dozens.

Syrian Bedouin and Druze Feuds Escalate to Regional Conflict – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

Washington and Jerusalem have kept a watchful eye on Damascus ever since the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime by Sunni Muslim rebels in December. Of greatest concern has been the level of solidarity the new Syrian government maintains with ISIS — the terrorist organization that Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa had previously pledged his allegiance to — and the new government’s level of tolerance to Syrian minorities, particularly …

Will Israel's airstrikes in Druze city derail Syria normalization talks?

The violent clashes in Syria and subsequent Israeli attack have pushed a potential bilateral security agreement further off.

Israel Strikes Syria as Ceasefire Is Announced in Suwayda Province

In news from Syria, a ceasefire has been declared in the southern province of Suwayda, where fighting between local Sunni Bedouin tribes and Druze armed groups killed as many as 100. On Monday, Israel launched airstrikes on Syrian forces being sent into the region. Under the pretext of protecting the Druze, Israel has repeatedly bombed Syria in recent months.

Yossi Dagan: 'Druze lives take precedence over an agreement with Syrian regime'

Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan urges Israeli government to increase military action, until massacre of Druze community stops, stressing Israel’s role as a regional power protecting its loyal allies.