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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


Israel's Druze community declares day of rage, prepares to invade Syria if necessary

"Silence and standing idly by are no longer an option,” Druze leader Sheikh Mowafak Tarif wrote.

 Israeli Druze demonstrating against Islamist violence in Syria, April 30, 2025.

'To live without fear': Israeli Druze leader shares vision for Syrian community

Druze leader warns of massacres under Syria’s new regime, urges Israel to take the threat seriously amid growing violence in Sweida .

A Druze boy holds a flag as he looks at the ceasefire line between Golan Heights and Syria, on the day of first visit by Druze delegation from Syria just after 1973 war in Israel, March 14, 2025.

Katz: IDF to raise level of attacks on Syrian regime if it doesn't leave Druze city

As of Wednesday morning, clashes between Syrian government troops and local Druze fighters resumed just hours after a ceasefire was announced.

 Smoke rises as Syrian security forces walk along a street after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.

Syria's aviation comeback struggles amid regional turmoil - analysis

Airlines are worried about the state of Syria's aviation infrastructure and management of the industry.

 Two Airbus A320s belonging to Syrian Air and Cham Wings Airlines are parked in the apron as Damascus International Airport is closed, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024.

Jordan wants stability in southern Syria but unclear if it's willing to help - analysis

The Jordanian spokesperson “reiterated Jordan’s support for the Syrian government’s efforts to rebuild the country on foundations that guarantee its security, stability, unity, and sovereignty."

 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Jordan's King Abdullah during his visit to Amman, Jordan, February 26, 2025.

Israel risks overplaying its hand in Syria amid Druze-Bedouin conflicts - analysis

The longer al-Sharaa acts on big issues and Israel intervenes in questionable matters not clearly threatening Israeli interests, the faster Israel may lose the key cards it holds in Syria.

 Members of Syrian security forces sit together at a back of a truck after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.

Will Israel’s airstrikes help the Druze in Syria? - analysis

Israel’s intervention escalated with more airstrikes and officials' comments, raising questions about what might come next and if the limited intervention will help the Druze.

 Syrian security forces stand together, following deadly clashes between Sunni fighters against armed Druze residents, at the entrance of Jaramana, Syria May 5, 2025.

IDF seeks to stop dozens of Israeli civilians infiltrating Syria

 IDF soldiers operating in southern Syria, where they arrested members of a terror cell operated by Iran's Quds Force, July 7, 2025.

Clashes in Sweida: Why are Druze, Bedouin, Israeli forces fighting in this Syrian city? - explainer

Here is everything you need to know about Sweida in Syria, who is fighting, and why Israel is now involved.

 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

Druze in Israel protest sectarian clashes in Syria, block traffic in northern Israel

Syrian government forces have entered the city of Sweida in southern Syria, a stronghold of the Druze community, following two days of violent clashes that left dozens dead. 

A Druze boy holds a flag as he looks at the ceasefire line between Golan Heights and Syria, on the day of first visit by Druze delegation from Syria just after 1973 war in Israel, March 14, 2025.