Syria’s al-Julani speaks to host of Middle East leaders in Damascus

Syria’s al-Julani speaks to host of Middle East leaders in Damascus

An extraordinary fleet carrying regional leaders arrived in Damascus over the past week, all en route to pay a visit to Syria’s new leader, Abu Muhammad al-Julani. Julani’s control over Syria is not yet complete: the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in the east, constantly targeted by the Turkish military, is a potential challenge to his … Read more

Syria’s de facto ruler reassures minorities, meets Lebanese Druze leader

Syria’s de facto ruler reassures minorities, meets Lebanese Druze leader

Syria’s de facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa hosted Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt on Sunday in another effort to reassure minorities they will be protected after Islamist rebels led the ouster of Bashar al-Assad two weeks ago. Sharaa said no sects would be excluded in Syria in what he described as “a new era far … Read more

Second front opens in Southern Syria, as Druze militias rise up

Second front opens in Southern Syria, as Druze militias rise up

A second front opened in the Syrian Civil War on Friday following several uprisings in southern Syria, which led regime forces to flee several key cities in the region. At least four people were killed and 16 injured in clashes between Druze militias and regime security forces in Sweida, according to local media. #شاهد: … Read more

Druze activists in Lebanon express horror at Hezbollah attack on Israel

Druze activists in Lebanon express horror at Hezbollah attack on Israel

Following the Majdal Shams massacre led by Hezbollah, The Jerusalem Post reached across the border to hear from two Druze activists about their community’s reaction to the Hezbollah rocket attack that killed 12 children in Majdal Shams, the terrorist group’s attempts to deny involvement, and the oppression faced by this ancient indigenous population. N: … Read more