Tag: Druze
Israeli Druze Fear for Syrian Relatives Following Extremist Attacks
Northern border mayor warns of regional threats after the massacre of Syrian Druze and the destruction of two villages by HTS-backed militias.
Israel Delivers 10,000 Humanitarian Aid Packages for Syrian Druze
The IDF is coordinating the deliveries with Sheikh Mowafaq Ṭarīf, spiritual leader of the Israeli Druze community, the Druze Religious Council and “other regional partners.”
Exclusive: Syrian Druze Deny Agreeing to Deal With New Islamist Government
Some Druze who did meet with President Ahmed al-Sharaa “were extremely low-ranking people who do not reflect the position in Sweida.”
Alawite Genocide in Syria as Local Journalist Says ‘Only Israel Stands by Us’
“They are carrying out genocide and ethnic cleansing, mainly of the Alawite minority, and all on a sectarian and religious basis,” the journalist said.
Israel to ‘Soon’ Allow Syrian Druze to Work in Golan, Defense Minister Says
The Druze of southern Syria are optimistic about a recent Israeli pledge to protect their communities.
Israel Approves $1 Billion Development Plan for Druze, Circassian Communities
“This is an unprecedented plan that will catapult Druze society forward,” Netanyahu said of the largest economic initiative proposed for those communities.
‘Israel is the Iron Dome of the Druze in Syria,’ say Syrian Druze Residents
The Druze of southern Syria are optimistic about a recent Israeli pledge to protect their communities.
Haifa Terrorist Identified as Druze, Most of the Victims Were Arab
The Druze community renounced the terrorist and ordered that no one go to his funeral.
Netanyahu’s Pledge to Protect Syrian Druze Marks Major Shift in Israeli Policy
Turkish media has been conspicuously silent about Netanyahu’s remarks.
The Druze-Kurdish Federation
The Kurds and Druze in Syria may be looking to create a contiguous land link all the way to Israel.
Golan Druze View of Jewish State Changing After Assad’s Fall, Israeli Druze Leader Says
“The people of Majdal Shams were scared to normalize or become citizens of Israel because of the Assad regime,” Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif told JNS. “Now the situation is different.”
Druze Politician Afef Abed takes Gallant’s Knesset Seat
Gallant announced his resignation from parliament on Jan 1., some two months after being fired as defense minister.
‘Like Watching the Berlin Wall Fall’: Israeli Druze Eager to Reconnect With Syrian Families
"For the first time in decades, my relatives in Syria feel free to speak to me.”
Israel Reaching Out to Syrian Druze Communities
An estimated 700,000-800,000 Druze live in Syria, mostly in southwestern areas near Israel and Jordan. They make up around four percent of the Syrian population.
Israel Uncovers Iranian Espionage Plot in Northern Israel Druze Village
Iran has been working overtime to recruit Israeli citizens as spies.
Israel Launches New Educational Program to Teach Students About Druze Culture
The program seeks to cultivate tolerance and respect towards Druze tradition and way of life, and to develop the ability to maintain a respectful dialogue with other communities while listening to diverse positions.
The Jewish Agency Elects First Druze Representative to its Board of Governors
Unfortunately, the Board of Governors turned the appointment into a leftwing politically partisan demonstration.
High-Ranking IDF Druze Tank Brigade Commander Killed in Gaza Attack
Col. Ehsan Daqsa, who commanded the Israel Defense Force’s 401st Armored Brigade, was killed in battle in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza.
Ambassador’s Son Found Decapitated in Northern Israel
The 43-year-old victim was the son of the late Naim Araidi, a noted Druze author and scholar who also served as Israel’s ambassador to Norway from 2012-2014.
As Druze Mark Holiday, Figures Show Tenfold Growth Since Israel’s Founding
The holiday marks the anniversary of the death of the Biblical figure, Jethro, to who the Druze trace their ancestry.
Druze Restaurant Goes Kosher to Unite With Soldiers
“I want to feed all the Israeli soldiers! They all are like my children, doesn’t matter, Druze or Jewish,” said Basma Hino, the owner of the restaurant Noor.
Israeli-Druze Fireman Dies Saving Man Trapped in Pit
The firemen entered the 8-meter pit to rescue a man who had fallen in.
Jordan Allowing Golan Druze to Enter Kingdom Without Visas or Preconditions
This move negates the need for Druze to get an Israeli ID to visit an Arab country.
Time to Make the Pita
A woman prepares Druze pita in Birkat Ram, northern Golan Heights.
Five Israeli Druze Arrested for Retaliatory Kidnapping of Hebron Arabs
The Druze kidnapped the PA Arabs after PA Arabs kidnapped and murdered Tinan Fero.
Former Israeli minister: Druze Tribal Warfare Tactics a Model for Israel
“The Druze youth protesting in the streets and obstructing roads delivered a message to the Palestinians,” says Ayoub Kara.
3 Druze IDF Soldiers Arrested, Suspected of Hurling Bombs at PA Arab’s Home
Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi decided to appoint Lt. Col. Ayub Kiyof from the Druze community to commander of the Menashe Brigade.
Terrified of the Druze, Arabs Return Stolen Boy’s Body
The Druze threatened they will start kidnapping and killing residents of Jenin if the PA Terrorists don't return the boy's body..