Middle East Crisis: Who are the Drej? Syrian-Israeli sect caught in crossfire as stress
A new wave of fatal communal violence in southern Syria has drew focus to increase the tension between Syria and Israel along with Drews Minorities.This week, at least 30 people were killed and dozens of injured during clashes between Drews Milicia and Bedouin Tribal fighters in a dragority city near the Israeli border, Suveda. The Syrian army intervened to restore control, a step that triggers a tremendous response from Israel, which launched airstrikes in the area citing a commitment to protect the dreus.The involvement of the Islamist militia with the Syrian government provoked more apprehensions within the Drews community, motivating the call for international security. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katj warned that the attacks would intensify until the Syrian forces withdrew from Suveda. Later, Israeli war planes hit the target with a site of a defense ministry in Damascus and a site near the President’s Mahal.
Who are the druzes?
Drews are a billion sect which is about one million globally. They live mainly in Syria, Lebanon and Israel. This religion originated as an offshoot of Islam in Egypt in the 11th century, and its practices inhibit conversion to or for refusal.In Syria, the Drews community is largely concentrated in the southern Suveda province, close to the goal heights. During the 10 -year civil war of Syria, they were often caught themselves between Assad rule and extremist groups.More than 20,000 drooses live in Israeli -occupied Golan heights, most of which identify Syrians. After attaching the region in 1981, many rejected Israel’s citizenship, although some are now at Israel’s residence. Drews shared the area with about 25,000 Jewish settlers, which spread over more than 30 settlements.On Wednesday, the Israeli military confirmed that hundreds of goal-based drains crossed in Syria, allegedly to support their families amidst ongoing violence.
Why is the Syrian forces colliding with droosters?
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the new President of Syrian Ahmed al-Shra promised inclusion and diversity. However, his government, supported by Sunni Islamist militia, has faced criticism for continuous violence against religious minorities, including drews.An important issue of relations between Syrian’s new government and drews is the disarmament of Drew Military and Integration. Al-Shara wants to bring all armed groups under a military command, but the draus has strongly denied, keeping their weapons and maintaining their own independent forces.Drews have also expressed disappointment on the boycott of prominent leaders with minimum representation and national reconciliation negotiations in the new government. Currently only one drains act in the cabinet of Al-Shra.A temporary ceasefire agreement was reportedly reached on Wednesday, which included a stop in military operations and the formation of a local security committee led by a draus.In Suveda, a group of a group, spiritual leader Yusuf Jarbo, confirmed that a ceasefire agreement was signed. However, another leading drains leader, Hikmat Al Hijri, dismissed the deal and urged his followers to continue the fight, according to CNN.
Why is Israel bombing Syria?
Israel has long described its relations with drews as a “brotherhood coalition”, which cite strong social and military relations with drew citizens in northern Israel. Unlike other minority groups in Israel, Drews men are included in the Israeli defense forces and serve in many senior positions.In recent times, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office reiterated Israel’s commitment to protect the Drews community in Syria. The Israeli government also announced the establishment of a unilateral dimilitated zone in southern Syria, which prohibits the deployment of forces and weapons in the region.However, the Syrian government has rejected the announcement and repeatedly urged Israel to stop military functions that violate Syrian sovereignty.
