Druze Community Protests Syrian Persecution on Israeli Highway
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli Druze protesters blocked Highway 6 in northern Israel, burning tires and demanding government action to protect Druze in Syria. The demonstration, which was not authorized by police, echoed similar protests from July 2025 concerning the Druze population in Syria's As-Suwayda province.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Druze community members blocked Highway 6 in northern Israel to protest Syrian persecution.
- Protesters burned tires, creating thick black smoke visible from N12 News footage.
- The demonstration was not coordinated with Israeli police.
- Similar protests occurred in July 2025 demanding Israeli intervention in Syria.
- The protesters are demanding government action for the protection of Druze in Syria.
Members of the Druze community in Israel blocked Highway 6 near the Elyakim interchange in northern Israel on Monday, protesting the government's inaction regarding the safety of Druze people in Syria. Thick black smoke billowed from burning tires, as seen in footage from N12 News. The protest was not coordinated with the police. This action follows similar demonstrations by Israeli Druze who have previously blocked the highway and set tires ablaze. In July 2025, they protested to demand Israeli intervention to protect the Druze population in Syria's As-Suwayda province.
