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Druze experts condemn Tom Barrack's accusations against Syrian Druze, warn of sectarian violence

Israeli Druze figures and regional experts condemn US envoy Tom Barrack's accusations against Syria's Druze, warning they risk fueling sectarian violence.

FILE PHOTO: US Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack speaks to members of media at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.
Tribal and Bedouin fighters deploy in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, amid clashes with Druze gunmen in July 2025; Illustrative.

Israel on alert for renewed attacks on Syria's Druze, security source says

People stand next to a destroyed tank turret, following deadly clashes between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes and government forces, in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria July 25, 2025.

Syria fears imminent Israeli-backed Druze offensive in Sweida, official tells 'Post'

Israeli soldiers seen at an IDF post on the Syrian side of the border with Israel, September 24, 2026.

Syria strongly condemns escalating IDF incursions in Quneitra, Daraa, demand pullout from Golan


Syria announces ceasefire in Sweida after agreement with local leaders, IDF strikes regime targets

Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city on Tuesday following two days of clashes, the first time government forces have deployed to Sweida since the new government took power.

 Syrian forces enter Sweida as Druze leader says truce talks underway on July 15, 2025.

What role is Israel playing in the clashes between Druze and Bedouins in Syria? - analysis

Israel has demanded southern Syria be demilitarized. This has had the result of creating a vacuum in southern Syria. The government claims that it wants to protect civilians and restore order.

 Druze women walk on a street, in Jaramana, Syria May 5, 2025.

Republicans Overseas Israel urge US action to protect Druze in southern Syria amid escalation

"Druze community leaders presented us with alarming reports about terrorist forces linked to Jabhat al-Nusra threatening innocent Druze populations," stated Chairman Attorney Marc Zell.

 US Republican leadership in Israel have raised concerns over severe threats facing the Druze community in southern Syria

WATCH: IDF strikes Syrian tanks that advanced towards sectarian violence, near Israel's border

Since Sunday, 89 people have been killed and at least 100 wounded in armed clashes in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida.

 IDF troops operate on Mount Hermon in Syria, May 5, 2025.

Attacks on Syrian forces to quell sectarian clashes leave 18 dead, Israel strikes to protect Druze

The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday on the highway linking Damascus to Sweida, witnesses said.

 Members of Syrian security forces patrol after being deployed in the village of Al-Soura al-Kubra, following clashes between Sunni Islamist militants and Druze fighters, in Sweida province, Syria, May 2, 2025

IDF treats more than 500 wounded Syrian civilians 

The majority of those treated have been from the Syrian-Druze community, the military said, explaining the IDF's intention to provide ongoing medical assistance to the population.

 Syrian Druze receive medical support from the IDF in southern Syria.

Israel must protect Syria's Druze from Sharaa, a terrorist in a suit - opinion

In the battle for the character of Syria and the region as a whole, we must choose a clear side. Not just in words but in action.

US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.

Leaders of Israel's Druze say the state owes it to them to defend Syrian kin

Israeli Druze renew their push for the IDF to defend their relatives in Syria as Jerusalem worries over new US-Syrian relations.

  A woman stands as Israeli Druze look over the border between the Golan Heights and Syria, in Majdal Shams, May 4, 2025.

The Druze in the crossfire - opinion

The rise of extremist forces in Syria under the new regime of Ahmed al-Sharaa poses a direct threat to regional stability and border security.

 Syrian security forces check vehicles at the entrance of Druze town of Sahnaya, Syria, May 1, 2025.

‘Massacre of Druze in Syria is a warning sign for Israel,’ spiritual leader says

“After October 7 and in light of the growing threat from Hezbollah, can Israel afford to allow extremist groups to gain a foothold along its northern border?” asked Sheikh Muafak Tarif.

 Sheikh Muafak Tarif at a conference at the Western Galilee Academic College.