The Druze in Syria, about 600,000 people, mostly in Suweida and Damascus suburbs like Jaramana, are in grave danger. Since the fall of Assad’s regime in December 2024, the new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa (once known as al-Julani, an al-Qaeda commander), has brought fear to minorities. In July 2025, hundreds of Druze were killed by Bedouin tribes and regime-linked groups. Villages were looted, people executed, and men forced to jump to their deaths. These horrors, shared on social media, show the terror the Druze face daily.
This isn’t new. Al-Sharaa’s forces have a history of attacking minorities, like the Alawites, Christians, Kurds, Yazidis, Baha’is, and Mandaeans, often seen as “heretics” by radical Islamists. In 2015, his group killed Druze in northern Syria. In March 2025, over 1,000 Alawites were massacred. Yazidis still remember the genocide by ISIS, and Baha’is and Mandaeans have faced persecution for their beliefs. Al-Sharaa denies involvement, blaming “rogue” fighters, but the pattern is clear: minorities are targeted, and he does little to stop it.
For the Druze, life feels like a constant battle. In Suweida, they’ve tried to protect themselves, even fighting drug smugglers, but the attacks keep coming. Without help, they fear being wiped out or forced to flee, like many minorities before them. The world stays quiet - too focused on politics to care about their suffering.
Israel, home to 150,000 Druze who serve in its army, stepped in. In July 2025, Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian regime targets in Damascus to stop the attacks on Druze villages. This wasn’t just about strategy. it was personal. Israeli Druze crossed the border to help their families, desperate to save them. But Israel’s actions sparked global criticism, with some calling it meddling. Still, those strikes brought temporary calm, giving the Druze a chance to breathe.
Without Israel, the Druze might face a darker future. Al-Sharaa’s regime could push them out, leaving them homeless or worse, like the Yazidis or Baha’is under past Islamist rule. With Israel’s support, military aid or even just pressure on Syria. the Druze might hold on. They could organize better, maybe even gain some power in Suweida. But it’s risky. More Israeli involvement could lead to bigger conflicts, and the world might keep blaming Israel instead of the attackers.
The Druze, Alawites, Christians, Kurds, Yazidis, Baha’is, and Mandaeans deserve safety. Their fear is real!!! families torn apart, homes destroyed. Israel’s help is a lifeline, but it’s not enough. The world needs to wake up, stop ignoring these minorities, and demand protection for them before it’s too late.
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