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War in Syria

Free literature, new imams drive radical Islam in Syria

Free literature, new imams drive radical Islam in Syria

by Shachar Kleiman

Numerous mosque imams have been systematically replaced with ideologues who actively promote jihadist doctrine.

Israel, Syria finalize US-supervised accord

Israel, Syria finalize US-supervised accord

by Miri Weissman

The arrangement stipulates that all local tribal forces and government forces must withdraw from Druze villages, while Druze units will perform verification sweeps in these communities to confirm compliance.

Ceasefire reached in Syria amid US pressure

Ceasefire reached in Syria amid US pressure

by Michel Makhoul, Lilach Shoval and Shachar Kleiman

A source in Syria’s Interior Ministry told the country’s official news agency that a ceasefire agreement had been reached in Sweida. Meanwhile, an American official revealed that the Trump administration had asked Israel to halt its attacks.

Druze in Syria call Israel for help as IDF Chief warns new regime
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Armed Druze crossed border into Syria; IDF strikes Damascus

by Michel Makhoul and Lilach Shoval

Hundreds of armed Druze civilians have crossed the border fence from Israel into Syria near Majdal Shams. In response, the IDF has decided to reinforce its troop presence along the Syrian border near the fence.

'The Red Bands': Behind al-Julani's shock troops in Syria

'The Red Bands': Behind al-Julani's shock troops in Syria

by Shachar Kleiman

Syria's new Islamist government has deployed elite units to the Druze city of Sweida, marking a significant escalation in efforts to consolidate control over minorities. They operate under Ahmed al-Sharaa's command, forming the military backbone of the new Syrian order.

Israel warns al-Sharaa to back off Druze

Israel warns al-Sharaa to back off Druze

by Lilach Shoval and Ariel Kahana

“The IDF will continue striking regime forces until they retreat from the area. Israel will not abandon the Druze in Syria,” the defense minister’s statement read. Yesterday, the IDF struck Syrian army targets to halt their advance on Sweida.

Syrian regime forces celebrate capture of Druze stronghold
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Syrian regime forces celebrate capture of Druze stronghold

by Neta Bar

Syrian regime troops have taken control of most of Sweida, the capital of the Druze Mountain region, in a brutal assault marked by mass executions, humiliations, and house-to-house killings targeting the Druze minority.

Dictatorship for dictatorship?

Israeli minister calls for elimination of Syrian President al-Sharaa

by ILH Staff

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli called for the assassination of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, amid ongoing Israeli strikes targeting the regime in Syria.

Tensions rise as Syrian regime tanks roll into Druze stronghold Sweida

Tensions rise as Syrian regime tanks roll into Druze stronghold Sweida

by Neta Bar

Tanks and artillery accompany government troops as Druze militias resist in the streets, despite Israeli intervention a day earlier to protect community.

Exclusive testimony: Alawites facing 'quiet genocide' by al-Julani forces

Exclusive testimony: Alawites facing 'quiet genocide' by al-Julani forces

by Shachar Kleiman

"There's only one question that determines your fate – are you Alawite and not Sunni ... and then you receive a bullet to the head," says a source who describes systematic kidnappings and killings at night under al-Sharaa's regime, to avoid filming.

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