Druze

Secret cross-border rescue:

IDF, Rambam save critically-ill Syrian girl

Revealed: 12-year-old Syrian girl in life-threatening condition was evacuated by the IDF to Rambam Hospital, where she received urgent heart treatment and made a full recovery.

IDF treats over 500 Syrians at field clinic near Hader

As part of a humanitarian-security effort, IDF and Medical Corps operate mobile clinic in southern Syria to aid Druze civilians and secure the Golan region. Watch.

Israeli Druze leaders to meet Syrian govt. officials

Senior officials from the Druze community will meet in the UAE with representatives from the new Syrian government, sources tell i24NEWS Middle East Correspondent Ariel Oseran.

In southern Syria:

IDF establishes mobile triage facility to aid Druze civilians

New medical unit near Hader village echoes Israel’s 'Good Neighbor' legacy, offering humanitarian support as IDF maintains high alert along northern border.

Lebanon:

Fears Syrian sectarian clashes may cross the border

As the new Syrian regime continues to attack the Druze community, many in Lebanon fear clashes between supporters of the regime and Lebanese Druze.

Islam or Israel? Where can minorities live?

Just look at the shocking similarities between the terrorist forces who kidnapped the Syrian Druzes and the Hamas terrorists who kidnapped the Israeli Jews on October 7. Opinion.

Syria:

12 IAF fighter planes strike dozens of weapons in Syria

IDF targets infrastructure components and weapons across Syria; five Syrian Druze evacuated for medical treatment in Israel.

PM speaks with Druze spiritual leader in Israel

PM speaks with Druze spiritual leader in Israel, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, following fierce protest in Israel in response to attacks on the Druze community in Syria.

'We'll turn the country upside down'

Druze protest in the north, roads blocked

Following the attacks on the Druze community in Syria, their relatives in Israel launch a fierce protest, blocking major routes in the north and demanding international intervention.

US:

'Violence against Syria’s Druze is unacceptable'

The US slams attacks on Syria’s Druze community, urging interim authorities to halt violence, punish perpetrators, and protect minorities.

Five Syrian-Druze citizens evacuated to Israel for treatment

IDF says five Syrian-Druze citizens evacuated to Ziv Hospital in Tzfat (Safed), after sustaining injuries in Syrian territory.

'A clear message to Syria'

Israel strikes near presidential palace in Damascus

Prime Minister and Defense Minister announce Israel had struck a target close to the presidential palace in Damascus: "We will not permit any threat to the Druze community."

Sa'ar to intl. community:

'Protect minorities in Syria from the regime's gangs of terror'

In a wide-ranging speech, Sa’ar celebrated Israel’s resilience, defended its right to self-defense, and urged international action on regional threats.

3 Syrian Druze evacuated to receive medical treatment in Israel

The 3 injured citizens were evacuated to the Ziv Medical Center in Safed after sustaining injuries in Syrian territory.

IDF strikes in Syria, defending Druze community from attacks

IDF strikes group planning attack on Syrian Druze community, sends warning to Syrian government. 'We see great importance in fulfilling our commitment to the Druze community in Israel and to protecting their Syrian brothers.'

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.

'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 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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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 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.'

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.

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."

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.

Deputy Minister helps Druze restaurant go kosher

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

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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 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.

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.

'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.

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.

IDF Chief of Staff honors Islamic festival

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

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.

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.