Sweida
Syrian Kurds are fighting for survival – and Israel’s future is tied to theirs - opinion
Northern Syria is collapsing into chaos, and unless the West acts, the Kurds will pay the price.
Jordanian army strikes near Sweida after intercepting arms, drugs smugglers near border
Druze claim Syrian gov't attack in Sweida, as clashes between Syrian army, SDF de-escalate - report
Israeli Druze leader seeks US security guarantees for Syrian minority
Mr. Netanyahu, save the Druze – today! - opinion
Mr. Netanyahu, the Druze have proven their loyalty to Israel through blood and service. The time has come for Israel to prove its loyalty to them. Save the Druze, today.
Sweida security shake-up highlights Syria’s struggle with Druze autonomy - analysis
Syria reassigns top security commanders in Sweida, aiming to calm Druze tensions as secession fears grow.
Syria detains defense, interior ministry members suspected of Sweida violence
Izzedin declined to say how many personnel were detained, but said they were Syrian nationals who carried out the atrocities in an individual capacity.
Druze in Syria consolidate control - but will they seek independence? - analysis
Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri calls for a separate region in southern Syria, seeking autonomy after sectarian violence, with Israeli support amid rising tensions in the region.
Freed hostage Emily Damari meets Israeli Druze leader amid Sweida violence
Emily Damari noted the similarity between the pain felt by Israelis and Druze in their respective situations, Israelis with the war in Gaza and Druze with the violence erupting in Sweida.
Netanyahu meets with Druze leaders in Julis, pledges action on Syria’s Sweida crisis
"We are brothers. Will Israel not extend a hand to save our Druze brothers? And we acted. When I understood the magnitude of the disaster, we acted immediately."
'See the world through the eyes of a child': Tim Ballard on working to save Syria's children
Ex-DHS agent Tim Ballard is hailed by some as a hero and viewed by others as a controversial figure. During a recent trip to Syria, he took part in efforts to rescue children trapped in the conflict.
Integrating the Kurdish communit? Syria has more pressing concerns - analysis
Damascus is still trying to crack down on ISIS threats, and fund people who have returned from displaced persons camps. The gov't wants to focus on issues closer to home, such as Israel, and Sweida.
Inside Israel-Syria meeting in Paris: Talks on de-escalating southern Syria, IDF withdrawal
Topics included: compliance with the 1974 cease-fire agreement, violence in southern Syria, smuggling and refugees
Syrian Druze protest waving Israeli flags, call for annexation by Israel
Footage shared on TV and social media depicted armed Druze protesters in Sweida, Syria, wearing military vests with Israeli flags, calling for self-determination.
