Sweida
UN: No progress on Sweida peace plan as Syria’s Druze tensions persist
Ongoing rivalries, kidnappings and political disputes have derailed efforts to rebuild trust in Syria’s Sweida province, a UN official warned.
Majority of women abducted in Syria sectarian violence remain missing, report finds
Cold war brewing in Syria as Druze, Kurds, and Alawites resist al-Sharaa's rule
Jordan is enforcing a red line in Syria via airstrikes - analysis
Sweida's Druze defy Damascus in a fight over self-determination, their fate in Syria
BEHIND THE LINES: The violence in Sweida may have subsided in recent weeks, but nothing has been resolved. It is almost certainly a matter of time until the next round.
Syrian government captures Hezbollah cells operating near Israel
The Syrian forces confiscated missile launchers, 19 Grad missiles, anti-tank missiles, individual weapons, and large quantities of various ammunition during the operation
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.
