Syria's Druze seek a place in a changing nation, navigating pressures from the government and Israel

Balazs Barabas

(11 Mar 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Sweida, Syria - 5 March 1. Various of armed Druze militia standing with banner 2. Various of Druze militiamen 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Abu Ali, Druze militia: "In the region here, we self-started in cooperation with local factions along with popular and social support. Even though it is an economically destitute region, they devoted themselves to protecting this region with the capabilities available to them -- without any international support