Druze Community Shows Shift in Support for Minister Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
This change is linked to recent events in Syria and Israeli aid to Druze populations, leading many to overlook past grievances like the Nation-State Law. Activists and commentators suggest a majority now favor Netanyahu's leadership.
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- Recent events in Syria and Israeli aid to Druze populations are cited as reasons for the shift.
- The Nation-State Law is reportedly being set aside by those now supporting Netanyahu.
- A Druze activist stated Netanyahu was the only leader defending the Druze.
- Commentators suggest most Druze do not want a new government and prefer Netanyahu.
This change is attributed to the recent events in Syria and the aid provided by Israel to Druze populations there, according to Arab affairs commentator Dr. Edy Cohen.
Dr. Cohen explained in an interview that the perceived threat to hundreds of thousands of Druze in Syria and Israel's protective measures have fostered a sense of gratitude towards Netanyahu.
This sentiment was echoed by Walid, a Druze activist from Israel, who explicitly endorsed Netanyahu. Cohen believes this reflects a broader trend within the community, asserting that "most Druze do not want a new government, they want Netanyahu. The Nation-State Law is already forgotten, and this is what they tell me."
