News and updates about Druze

'Bold alliance'

Israel sends 10,000 aid packages to the Druze in Syria

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar instructed Israel's Foreign Ministry to send packages of basic food, including oil, salt, flour, sugar, rice, and more to the Druze community in Syria.

Israel sends 10,000 aid packages to the Druze in Syria

One cloud that is all silver lining: Israel and the Druze

An idea for Israel and the Druze that will overwhelm the narrative while finishing the job in Gaza. Opinion.

One cloud that is all silver lining: Israel and the Druze

Israel ramps up deterrence on Syrian border

IAF fighter planes have been called in several times recently to chase off Syrian regime representatives who neared the Druze-controlled areas in southern Syria.

Israel ramps up deterrence on Syrian border

'We're here to protect'

The Defense Minister's message to the new regime in Syria

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits buffer zone on Hermon summit, vows Israel will 'ensure that the entire security area in southern Syria is demilitarized and free of weapons and threats, and also protect the safety of the Druze in the area.'

The Defense Minister's message to the new regime in Syria

Israel needs the Druze

The Druze recognize Israel as the military superpower of the Middle East both in terms of our conventional, non-conventional and world class defensive capabilities. That can help us in the future. Opinion.

Israel needs the Druze

Defense Minister Katz:

We will soon allow Druze laborers to work in Israel

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the cabinet approved an aid program for Druze and Circassians in Israel and added that Druze from Syria will soon be able to come to work in the Golan Heights.

We will soon allow Druze laborers to work in Israel

Haifa stabber's family:

'He suffered from severe mental health issues'

The family of Yitro Shahen, the Druze man who went on a deadly stabbing spree in Haifa, said he was hospitalized several times due to mental health issues and had attempted suicide.

'He suffered from severe mental health issues'

Unusual directive:

Netanyahu and Katz order IDF to protect Druze village in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, instruct IDF to prepare to protect Druze village of Jaramana, near Damascus in Syria.

Netanyahu and Katz order IDF to protect Druze village in Syria

Gallant's replacement takes office

MK Afef Abed, who represents the Druze community in the Likud, enters the Knesset following the resignation of Yoav Gallant.

Gallant's replacement takes office

24 years later:

Parha Yousouf, mother of fallen soldier Madahat, passes away

Parha Yousouf, mother of Druze IDF soldier Madahat Yousouf, who the Ehud Barak government abandoned to death, dies at 85.

Parha Yousouf, mother of fallen soldier Madahat, passes away

Why do Syria's Druze communities want to join Israel?

As jihadist forces march through the region, minority communities know that aligning with Israel is their only chance for survival. Opinion.

Why do Syria's Druze communities want to join Israel?

New Syrian government representatives meet with Druze leaders

Representatives of Syria's transitional government met with leaders in Sweida, the capital of the Jabal Druze region to discuss government services and the need to show that the new government is tolerant towards religious minorities.

New Syrian government representatives meet with Druze leaders

Druze villages in the eastern Golan seek union with Israel

The residents of South Lebanon and the embattled Kurds might also consider this possibility. Op-ed.

Druze villages in the eastern Golan seek union with Israel

Circulating the web:

Syrian Druze ask to be annexed to Israel's Golan Heights

Druze community of al-Hader in Syria decides annexation to Israel is 'the lesser evil' in face of potential takeover by Syrian rebels. 'We are with those who preserve our dignity.'

Syrian Druze ask to be annexed to Israel's Golan Heights

Druze mayor:

We fear that ISIS will take over Syria

The mayor of Ein Qiniyye, which sits adjacent to the border, described the Druze community's feelings after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.

We fear that ISIS will take over Syria

IDF closes regions near Syrian border following regime's fall

Druze communities in the Golan area have moved to online classes, and new restrictions are in place to govern agricultural activity in the region.

IDF closes regions near Syrian border following regime's fall

Iranian spy network exposed in the Golan Heights

Father and son, residents of the Druze village of Mas'ada, gathered intelligence on IDF operations in the area on behalf of Iran's Quds Force.

Iranian spy network exposed in the Golan Heights

Commander of IDF's 401st Brigade fell in Gaza

Daliyat al-Karmel Council head announces death of 401st Brigade commander, Colonel Ehsan Daxa, in Jabaliya. 'A hero, brave, and a fighter who became a legend.'

Commander of IDF's 401st Brigade fell in Gaza

The Druze children of Majdal Shams

In this small town where residents are all connected to each other, the trauma affects everyone. And the surviving children most of all. Op-ed.

The Druze children of Majdal Shams

Druze soldier among arrested in Force 100 affair

The Druze community has confirmed for the first time that one of those detained on suspicion of abusing a Hamas terrorist is a member of the community, whose leaders are starting a campaign to prove his innocence.

Druze soldier among arrested in Force 100 affair

PM Netanyahu: Israel will not overlook this murderous attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif following rocket attack on Majdal Shams soccer field, promises, 'Israel will not overlook this murderous attack.'

PM Netanyahu: Israel will not overlook this murderous attack

PM pays condolence visit to families of fallen Druze soldiers

Netanyahu tells families of Druze soldiers who have fallen during the war with Hamas, 'I came here to bow my head before those who fell in the north and those who fell in the south, who stormed into the fire, who proved their heroism, sacrifice, leadership and personal example.'

PM pays condolence visit to families of fallen Druze soldiers

Brother of Maj. Jalaa Ibrahem:

'We will continue to put on the uniform and follow in his path'

Gazaa, the brother of Maj. Jalaa Ibrahem who fell in battle in Gaza, shared how their grandfather fell in battle as well and how all the men in his family are in the service of the country.

'We will continue to put on the uniform and follow in his path'

Nir Barkat:

'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Economy Minister strongly criticizes leaders of his own party in meeting with Druze leaders, accuses them of being "leftists disguised as right-wing."

'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Haredi deputy minister helps Druze restaurant owner kasher site

Asma, an IDF wdow who owns a restaurant in northern Israel, turned to a Dep. Min. Uri Maklev for help making her restaurant kosher.

Haredi deputy minister helps Druze restaurant owner kasher site

Deputy Minister helps Druze restaurant go kosher

Asma, IDF widow and restaurant owner, thanked the haredi deputy minister for helping make her restaurant kosher.

Deputy Minister helps Druze restaurant go kosher

Comrades mourn:

Fallen Druze commander was 'sharp as a razor, brave as a lion'

Fallen commander of the 188th Armored Brigade's 53rd Battalion is laid to rest among eulogies of his bravery and quick thinking in battle.

Fallen Druze commander was 'sharp as a razor, brave as a lion'

Ahead of funeral:

Widow of fallen Druze commander has an emotional request

The widow of Druze Israeli Salman Habaka, hero of Be'eri & the highest-ranking officer to fall during Gaza battles, has an unusual request.

Widow of fallen Druze commander has an emotional request

Northern Israel:

Violent confrontation breaks out between Druze and Muslims

Clashes between Druze and Muslim students apparently over support for Israel. Former Minister: 'Cheers to the Druze.'

Violent confrontation breaks out between Druze and Muslims

The Druze 'Hilltop Youth':

Young men building illegal outposts on Mount Carmel

Druze activists have begun construction on several villages in protest against the continual demolition of illegal structures.

Young men building illegal outposts on Mount Carmel

Second injured firefighter declared dead in pit rescue disaster

A second firefighter has been declared dead after a botched rescue operation in Deir al-Asad.

Second injured firefighter declared dead in pit rescue disaster

IFCJ donates:

Fourth mobile ICU will benefit communities in northern Israel

In historic display of support for Druze community, IFCJ funds MDA mobile ICU to serve Carmel, Galilee, and Golan Heights villages.

Fourth mobile ICU will benefit communities in northern Israel

Netanyahu partially caves to Druze leaders' demands

PM Netanyahu accepts advice from NSC chief, Shin Bet chief, and Police Commissioner, decides to pause work on turbines in Golan.

Netanyahu partially caves to Druze leaders' demands

Druze fume: 'We're ready for war'

'If the government doesn't respond positively to our demands, there'll be a response that Israel has never seen before,' Druze sheikh says.

Druze fume: 'We're ready for war'

Police officers injured as Druze protest turns violent

3 demonstrators were injured, two of them seriously, as Druze protesters tried to take over a police station, setting it on fire.

Police officers injured as Druze protest turns violent

'I love the Bible'

The Druze girl who placed 2nd in the Jerusalem Bible competition

11-year-old Mira wanted to participate in the Bible competition to learn about the culture which surrounds her.

The Druze girl who placed 2nd in the Jerusalem Bible competition

Druze security guard assaulted in Meron for speaking Arabic

Guard providing security at site of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's grave brutally assaulted by group of youths and hospitalized.

Druze security guard assaulted in Meron for speaking Arabic

Revenge for body-snatching:

Druze men who kidnapped PA Arabs indicted

The five suspects allegedly kidnapped three Arabs from Hebron in response to the capture of Druze young man Tiran Fero's body by terrorists.

Druze men who kidnapped PA Arabs indicted

Druze soldiers arrested after bomb hurled at Palestinian Arabs

Military police arrest 3 Druze soldiers for allegedly throwing bomb at Palestinian Arab home in revenge for kidnapping of Druze teen's body.

Druze soldiers arrested after bomb hurled at Palestinian Arabs

Revenge?

Three Hebron residents kidnapped in Israeli Druze village

Three young men from Hebron were attacked and forced into a vehicle in the village of Yarka. Police located and freed the victims.

Three Hebron residents kidnapped in Israeli Druze village

'Israel gave nothing in exchange for Druze teen's body'

Senior security source expresses disappointment in Palestinian Authority, says no negotiations were held with terror groups.

'Israel gave nothing in exchange for Druze teen's body'

After 22 years:

Monument erected to officer killed at Joseph's Tomb

Parents of Border Police officer Madahat Yousouf, who was killed defending Joseph's Tomb in 2000, attend dedication of monument to him.

Monument erected to officer killed at Joseph's Tomb

IDF Chief of Staff honors Islamic festival

The Chief of the General Staff Visited Druze and Bedouin Communities in Honor of Eid al-Adha.

IDF Chief of Staff honors Islamic festival

Druze women's' rights activist murdered at entrance to hometown

Johara Khnifes was a social activist who fought for women's rights & supported anti-violence causes and was the Deputy Mayor's daughter.

Druze women's' rights activist murdered at entrance to hometown

President Herzog visits Jethro's Tomb

President Isaac Herzog visits the Tomb of Jethro complex in honor of the Druze holiday of Ziyarat al-Nabi Shu'ayb.

President Herzog visits Jethro's Tomb

Justice Minister advancing 'Druze sector law'

Justice Min. Sa'ar advancing law to grant recognition to Druze community.

Justice Minister advancing 'Druze sector law'

Watch: Lebanese villagers seize Hezbollah rockets

As Hezbollah terrorists were trying to launch rockets at Israel from a village in southern Lebanon, local Druze decided they'd had enough.

Watch: Lebanese villagers seize Hezbollah rockets

Watch: Lebanese seize Hezbollah rocket launcher

Druze Arabs in southern Lebanon take control of Hezbollah rocket launcher.

Watch: Lebanese seize Hezbollah rocket launcher

First MDA MICU to serve Galilee Druze community opens

Mobile intensive care unit dedicated in special ceremony in presence of Druze spiritual leader in town of Julis.

First MDA MICU to serve Galilee Druze community opens

People of Israel 'will continue to fight shoulder to shoulder'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi visits Bedouin and Druze on the occasion of the Feast of Sacrifice and thanks them for IDF service.

People of Israel 'will continue to fight shoulder to shoulder'

MK Uzi Dayan: Game-changing opportunity on Syrian border

Former general hopeful that Syrian Golan could become Israel-friendly region.

MK Uzi Dayan: Game-changing opportunity on Syrian border

Yoav Kish:

'Hundreds will be infected; frustrating and sad'

Dozens of Druze clerics storm Ziv Hospital last night and take body of Sheikh Al-Halabi, who died earlier from coronavirus.

'Hundreds will be infected; frustrating and sad'

Attempt to amend Nationality Law falls flat

Knesset rejects MK Kamal-Mreeh's proposal to amend Nationality Law, as Blue and White, Joint Arab List, MKs avoid voting.

Attempt to amend Nationality Law falls flat

Rivlin meets Druze, Circassian leaders

President Rivlin meets with Druze and Circassian leaders in light of their protest against delays in government funds to their communities.

Rivlin meets Druze, Circassian leaders

Hundreds of Druze, Circassians protest in Tel Aviv

Hundreds of Druze, Circassian protesters blocked off key TLV junction, claiming they were owed NIS 200 million.

Hundreds of Druze, Circassians protest in Tel Aviv

Thank you, Druze vets

Who is this minority group and why are they fiercely loyal to the Jewish State?

Thank you, Druze vets

Druze delegation to Syria arrested at border

Dozens of Galilee and Carmel Druze attempting to reach Syria via Jordan arrested at Jordan River border crossing.

Druze delegation to Syria arrested at border

Israeli Druze: The case of Hezbollah and Syria

Druze living in Golan Heights remain loyal to Syria and see Israel's strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon as unnecessarily aggressive.

Israeli Druze: The case of Hezbollah and Syria

'Druze and Bedouin take part in keeping Israel safe'

IDF Chief of Staff visits meets Bedouin and Druze leaders in honor of Eid Al Adha.

'Druze and Bedouin take part in keeping Israel safe'

Israeli Druze diplomat decries treatment by airport security

Israel's ambassador to Panama, a member of the Druze community, blasts airport security's treatment of him and his family.

Israeli Druze diplomat decries treatment by airport security