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Syrian Druze Doctor Fears for Life, Seeks Israeli Protection Amid Regional Chaos
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By Yair Kraus
First reported by Ynet · 2 days ago
What happened
A Syrian Druze doctor, Daabous Najm, fears for his life and seeks protection from Israel, citing his Hebrew fluency as a danger in Damascus. The IDF has supported local clinics in Syrian Druze villages near the border, as the community navigates a volatile regional landscape and expresses a desire for Israeli ties.
- 01Syrian Druze doctor fears returning to Damascus due to his Hebrew knowledge.
- 02IDF has supported medical clinics in Syrian Druze villages near the border.
- 03Syrian Druze community feels threatened by various factions and seeks Israeli protection.
- 04Israel is cautiously strengthening ties with Syrian Druze communities.
- 05Regional instability includes numerous armed groups vying for influence.
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OrganizationsIDF, Mossad, Hezbollah, ISIS, al-Qaeda, al-Nusra Front, Hamas, Shaare Zedek Medical Center
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