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From Jaramana to the Region: How an Armed Rebellion Threatens Druze Leadership in Syria - The Syrian Observer

Syria's Druze minority is grappling with a complex political landscape due to the rise of an Islamist-led government in Damascus and tensions with Israel, which is perceived as a threat to their stability.
Concerns are rising within the Druze community over foreign interference and potential divisions, as leaders emphasize unity and the importance of inclusive governance to prevent further conflict.
Local authorities in Jaramana rejected Israeli offers to intervene while the community expresses a desire for political inclusion in a secular, democratic Syria, amid protests against government actions.
Violent clashes have erupted between government forces and Assad loyalists, resulting in over 1,000 deaths, including many civilians, as the Druze community in southern Syria seeks to protect their interests.

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Syria's Druze seek a place in a changing nation, navigating pressures from the government and Israel

Syria's Druze minority is trying to navigate a new, uncertain Syria.

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The Syrian Observer

From Jaramana to the Region: How an Armed Rebellion Threatens Druze Leadership in Syria - The Syrian Observer

Last Friday, Jaramana witnessed events that began as a personal dispute but quickly escalated into a region-wide crisis. The incident not only reignited long-standing tensions—particularly the struggle for influence in Druze-majority areas in Syria and beyond—but also provided Israel with an opportunity to reinforce its narrative about the “need to protect the Druze in Syria.” On February 28, as tensions flared in the city, Druze notables and sh…

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Eurasia

Defending the Druze: Israel’s pretext to divide the new Syria

In-depth: Israel is instrumentalising Syria’s Druze to maintain military influence in the south, but the community has rejected Netanyahu’s bid to protect them. Dozens of Druze residents gathered in the Seyouf Square of Jaramana, a Damascus suburb, last Tuesday, holding banners denouncing comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for Syria’s unwavering unity. The protest, one of several across different Druze strongh…

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