Israel Reportedly Airlifts Weapons to Syrian Druze Militia
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Lebanese newspaper Al-Modon claims Israel is airlifting weapons to Syrian Druze militias in As-Suwayda province, specifically the "National Guard" led by Sheikh Hekmat al-Hajri. The Druze are preparing for conflict with the Syrian government, with Israel supporting their autonomy. Druze elders met with Israeli officers on the Golan Heights, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly demanded Syria cease operations against As-Suwayda in a phone call with President.
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- Lebanese newspaper Al-Modon reports Israel is airlifting weapons to Syrian Druze militias in As-Suwayda.
- The Druze "National Guard," led by Sheikh Hekmat al-Hajri, is reportedly receiving Israeli arms.
- The Druze are preparing for conflict with the Syrian central government, bolstered by Israeli support.
- Druze elders met with Israeli officers on the Golan Heights following pro-Israel demonstrations.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded Syria cease operations against As-Suwayda in a call with President.
Lebanese newspaper Al-Modon reports that Israel has accelerated efforts to arm Druze militias in southwestern Syria that are friendly to the Jewish state. The primary focus is on the "National Guard" led by Sheikh Hekmat al-Hajri, with weapons being delivered by helicopter to the As-Suwayda province. While it remains unclear if Israel is supplying advanced weaponry like anti-tank missiles or drone countermeasures, the publication notes that the Druze are preparing for a potential conflict with the Syrian central government. Following the defeat of the Kurdish autonomy in northeastern Syria several months ago by forces loyal to President, the Druze are the only group maintaining self-governance, partly due to Israeli support and their proximity to areas controlled by the IDF. On October 7, the third anniversary of the Hamas attack, large demonstrations of solidarity with Israel, featuring Israeli flags and portraits of Benjamin Netanyahu, took place in As-Suwayda. These demonstrations did not go unnoticed in Damascus. Reports indicate that on October 15, Druze elders from As-Suwayda visited the Golan Heights and met with Israeli officers, signifying a direct dialogue between Israel and the Syrian Druze community.
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