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Syrian Regime Tightens Grip on Druze Minority in Sweida
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By ד"ר אדי כהן
First reported by Al-Shams · 1 day ago
What happened
Syrian leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani is tightening a blockade on the Druze-majority Sweida province, leading to a humanitarian crisis. The Druze are the last opposition to his rule, and the article urges Israel to intervene, citing a declaration by a Druze leader considering them part of Israel.
- 01Syrian leader Julani is blockading the Druze in Sweida, causing a humanitarian crisis.
- 02The Druze are the last remaining opposition to Julani's regime in Syria.
- 03A Druze leader declared his community considers itself part of Israel.
- 04The article urges Israel to provide aid, weapons, and drones to Sweida.
- 05Turkey is reportedly backing the Syrian regime's blockade with military vehicles.
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