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Druze near Damascus resist demand to turn in arms as tensions boil
Druze residents near Syria's capital are resisting a demand by the Islamist-led government to hand in their light weapons, ...
Al-Monitor on MSN22h
Who are the Middle East's Druze religious community?
The Druze are a prominent religious community of more than a million people spread mainly across Syria, Lebanon and Israel, ...
The Times of Israel on MSN5h
10 more Syrian Druze brought to Israel for medical care after being wounded in sectarian violence
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Deadly Attacks on Syria’s Small Druze Community Are Part of a Bigger Fight
The clashes come as Syria’s new rulers are trying to establish their authority, and contending with well-armed militias and ...
Anadolu Agency1d
Druze community armed groups begin handing over heavy weapons to Syrian Interior Ministry
Weapons handover follows clause in May 1 agreement between Druze representatives and security forces, which currently being ...
Al-Monitor3d
As Druze come under fire in south, clashes raise fears of Syria civil war
AL-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It ...
Greek Reporter4d
Druze: A Faith in the Levant Shaped by Greek Philosophy and Mysticism
The Druze faith has deep connection to Greek philosophy, especially Pythagorean and Platonic thought, and its belief in reincarnation.
Asharq Al-Awsat1d
Druze Group ‘Rijal al-Karama’ Rejects Disarmament, Calls for Weapons Regulation in Sweida
A leading Druze movement said on Sunday that the issue of surrendering arms remains unresolved, even as local leaders in ...