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'Syrians are rid of a tyrant': Israeli and Syrian Druze celebrate Assad's fall

Syrian Druze rebel commander tells Ynet about their desire to break free from ousted Syrian dictator's rule and deep connection with Israeli counterparts

Einav Halabi | 12.09.24

שב"כ ומשטרת ישראל עצרו שני תושבי הכפר מסעדה שהופעלו על ידי כח קודס האיראני לטובת ביצוע משימות של איסוף מידע על פעילות צה״ל בגזרה

Father and son duo in Golan arrested for spying for Iran, Shin Bet says

Suspect, 21, from Druze village of Mas'ade allegedly spied for Iran, photographing military movements for IRGC-linked journalist in Damascus; father, previously detained for terrorism support, now under administrative detention

Israel Moskovitz | 12.06.24

Malham Asaad in Amsterdam with Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Druze hero's quick thinking helps Israeli fans escape Amsterdam pogrom

As Maccabi Tel Aviv fans lynched by pro-Palestinian mob, Druze Israeli Malham Asaad intervenes to protect them; speaking Arabic to avoid detection, he urges fans to hide Israeli symbols and helps many reach safety; 'It reminded me of October 7,' he says

Nadav Zenziper | 11.10.24

These are the 12 fallen Druze heroes who gave their life to defend Israel

The Druze community have always been a major pillar of Israeli society, and their commitment to the safety of the Israeli people have been well documented; This is a list of the dozen Druze warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice

Einav Halabi | 10.22.24

Sinwar’s desperate last moments: Tried to down IDF drone with stick before building collapsed

IDF forces identify 3 terrorists in Rafah, opening fire as Hamas leader flees to nearby building and hides on second floor; his body found during sweeps day after; Bislach soldier severely wounded in incident

Yoav Zitun, Ilana Curiel | 10.17.24

Israelis, Jewish groups gave millions to support families of murdered Druze children

The money is meant to help the Druze community recover from the devastating rocket attack that killed 12 children; People have also made pilgrimages to the site of the missile attack

Yair Kraus | 07.29.24

Tears and anguish in Majdal Shams as 11 children killed by Hezbollah laid to rest

Devastated parents collapse in grief as caskets carried through Druze town; enraged mourners banish Likud ministers

Hassan Shaalan, Yair Kraus | 07.28.24

Embrace us Druze citizens in life and not just in death

Opinion: Although Israeli society holds the Druze community in special regard, the state has much to do to deserve their love of country; Finance Minister Smotrich threatens Hezbollah with revenge but has left thousands of Druze families in the dark

Einav Halabi | 07.28.24

'They came to show support, that's proof of the strong bond between Druze and Jews'

Druze-Israeli NYC restaurant Gazala's has faced several attacks since October 7 but local Israeli and Jewish communities flooded in with support

Ynetnews | 07.08.24

First Druze woman to win Israeli running championship sets sights high

Biomedical engineer Karwan Halabi, 29, trains 10 times a week, maintaining her status as Israeli champion; she began training on a treadmill as it was unusual to see a woman running alone in her village

Tzipora Roman | 07.03.24

Baby dies of whooping cough, mother rejects vaccine

After years of withholding vaccination stats, the Health Ministry publishes children's vaccination info; The statistics show that Arab and Druze communities are leading while Ultra-Orthodox strongholds have the lowest vaccination rate

Adir Yanko | 06.25.24

עלים עבדאללה סלמאן חבקה דניאל ראשד גוואד עאמר גמאל עבאס עדי חרב

Government seeks to advance 'Basic Law for Druze' to correct discrimination

law would grant Druze community in Israel special status after members of the community among front-line troops fighting Hamas and among fallen soldiers

Moran Azulay | 11.19.23

לוחמים דרוזים סיפורים לחימה מחבלים חרבות ברזל צה"ל

Druze soldiers celebrate heroism on October 7

IDF soldiers and commanders from the Druze community recount their stories of bravery on the morning on October 7 while trying to save lives, rescue hostages and eliminate terrorists

Einav Halabi | 11.08.23

Netanyahu halts wind turbine construction following Druze uprising

Despite Itamar Ben-Gvir's insistence against 'succumbing to threats', the prime minister has listened to the advice of several prominent security advisors, including the police commissioner, and instructed suspension of work on wind turbines in the Golan Heights; 'We are on the brink of an escalation,' says Druze chief

Yair Krauss, Itamar Eichner | 06.25.23

Druze in warning to PM: Stop wind turbine project or violent protests will continue

After 27 people were injured, 5 seriously in clashes between protesting Druze residents of the Golan and police forces, community leaders send Netanyahu a letter demanding he freeze construction advanced by Ben-Gvir

Yair Kraus | 06.22.23

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