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EXPLAINED: Who are the Bedouins and why are they fighting the Druze in Syria?
According to researchers, the Bedouin and the Druze do not have any historical reasons for their conflict. The Druze are a ...
The Druze are a religious sect. Here’s a look at their beliefs and history
The Druze, a religious sect with roots in Ismailism, have faced violence in Syria. Their practices are secretive, with no ...
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Syrian president vows to protect Druze after Israeli strikes on Damascus
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has said that protecting the country’s Druze citizens and their rights is a priority, as he ...
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Quoting Bible, Ashkenazi chief rabbi backs intervention on behalf of Druze
Israel carried out several strikes on Wednesday in Damascus and on Syrian regime forces deployed to Druze areas of southern ...
Here’s what triggered the latest deadly violence in Syria, and why it matters
Clashes in Syria between Bedouin tribes, government forces, and the Druze minority have left dozens dead, raising fears of ...