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Druze
12 months ago
Israel has framed its attacks as in defence of the Druze - but the country has more self-serving reasons.
Why is Israel escalating its strikes against Syria? ○
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Fighting between Bedouin tribes and local fighters in Syria’s predominantly Druze city of Suwayda has killed dozens.
Syrian forces leave Sweida after ceasefire with Druze militias goes into effect ○
The fighting had threatened to unravel Syria's post-war political transition and brought further military intervention by neighbouring Israel.
Syrian government forces leave Suwayda following ceasefire ○
Syrian government forces have begun to leave Suwayda following a ceasefire agreement with Druze leaders.
Syrian forces withdraw from Suwayda as mediation restores calm ○
Local Druze leaders to oversee city's security after Syrian forces depart following intense mediation.
Syrian president vows to protect Druze after Israeli strikes on Damascus ○
Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to hold those responsible for abuses against the Druze minority accountable.
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes ○
Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
US agreed on 'specific steps' to bring an end to Syria clashes, top US diplomat says ○
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The statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio follows after Israel launched powerful airstrikes in the heart of Damascus, claiming it was defending the minority Druze community.
Syrian president condemns Israel’s attacks on Damascus and vows to protect Druze community ○
Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks American, Arab and Turkish mediators as efforts to restore order in city of Sweida continue
Syria’s interim president has condemned Israel for “wide-scale targeting of civilian …
Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria? ○
A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.