‘We Did Not Ask for Protection’: Syrian Druze Reject Netanyahu’s Intervention

(Worthy Insights) – Jaramana, a town near the Syrian capital of Damascus, has become the epicenter of rising tensions, leading to casualties among Syrian security forces and rebel fighters.

While Syrian state media claims the rebels are remnants of the fallen Assad regime, many of them belong to the Druze minority, a group that has historically sought to maintain autonomy amid Syria’s conflicts.

The recent unrest, triggered by clashes between security forces and armed local factions, has prompted a significant military response from Damascus. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of possible military intervention to “protect the Druze community in Jaramana,” raising further geopolitical stakes. [ Source: The Media Line (Read More…) ]


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