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Syrian Druze Leader Declares Community Part of Israel Amid Regional Tensions
Sheikh Hakmat al-Hijri, leader of Syria's Druze community, declared the Druze as part of Israel amid regional tensions, following a protest in As-Suwayda where Druze carried Israeli flags. He emphasized historical and spiritual ties to Israel and called for regional peace and stability, particularly in the Bashan area.
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- 01Syrian Druze leader declares community part of Israel and spiritual partners with the state.
- 02Druze residents in As-Suwayda protested carrying Israeli flags amid regional tensions.
- 03Al-Hijri emphasized historical ties and the importance of supporting Israel.
- 04He called for regional peace and hopes other countries follow Israel's example in state-building.
- 05Western countries play a key role in regional developments, according to al-Hijri.
- 06The Druze see Bashan's stability as foundational for broader regional peace.
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