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"I cannot leave here for Damascus. They know I speak Hebrew, they will slaughter me"
Where Iran tries to use collaborators, Israel has found partners — and just across the border, a surprising construction boom is taking place, stemming from the desire of tens of thousands of Druze to acquire a shelter for times of danger. "We want to understand what about you, are you here forever?", explains a Druze from southern Syria about what needs to happen for them to express unequivocal...
The struggle between the Druze and al-Julani continues: a new community demand
The relationship between the Syrian leader al-Julani and the Druze residents in As-Suwayda remains tense. Community members are now demanding that final exams be held within their region rather than near Damascus.
"An insolent person of a despicable level": The segment by Shahar Hasson that caused a storm - and his response
One of the segments in which he spoke about the colors of the Druze community flag and the LGBTQ+ community flag caused anger among the Druze community, with even Adv. Samer Ali, chairman of the Druze Bar Association, posting a response video in which he harshly attacked the comedian: "We will not allow a chatterbox like you to harm our religion." Shahar Hasson responded to the video and sent a...
Training the next generation in the Air Force: Second cycle of the historic preparatory course
The "Eagles of the North" program, which integrates Druze and Jewish recruits, has begun its second cycle. The goal is to overcome underrepresentation in the sector. Three members of the Druze community from the first cycle have already passed the initial screening for the flight course.
Against the backdrop of an "Equality and Democracy" sign: gender segregation at a "Yashar!" party gathering
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen and "Yashar!" party candidate Major General (res.) Kamil Abu Rukun held an event in Daliyat al-Karmel where men and women were separated by a barrier. The incident sparked intense criticism on social media, especially as a concurrent event by the Druze "Brit Achim" party in the same town featured no such segregation. The "Yashar!" party declined to comment.
Against the backdrop of an "Equality and Democracy" sign: men and women were separated at a "Yashar!" party home gathering
Former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen and the Druze candidate for the "Yashar!" party, Major General (res.) Kamil Abu Rukun, held an event with gender segregation in Daliyat al-Karmel. Harsh criticism arose on social media, especially given the fact that at the same time in the same town, a conference of the Druze "Brit Achim" party was held - without any segregation. The "Yashar!" party chose not to...
Druze leader in Syria: "We are an inseparable part of Israel"
At a recently held gathering, the Druze leader emphasized that stability in the Bashan region could serve as the basis for regional stability. According to him, achieving stability will lead to the realization of full sovereign rights and self-determination in the region.
After Renewed Tensions with Israel, Al-Julani Resumes Harassment of the Druze
As relations between Syria and Israel escalate, the situation for the Druze community in Syria is deteriorating. On Sunday, demonstrators blocked the road connecting Damascus to the Druze region of As-Suwayda, preventing students from reaching their examination centers.
Druze riots in the Golan thwarted a wind farm project and pushed Alony Hetz into a loss
The Druze riots occurred at the Aran project last May. The heavy economic loss caused to Energix led the parent company, Alony Hetz, to record a loss attributable to shareholders of 178 million shekels. In addition, in the second quarter, Alony Hetz recorded an impairment of 188 million shekels due to a reduction in the value of land for development in England held by Brockton Everlast.
"It took me three months to realize that the political world is not my place"
Brigadier General (res.) Amal Assad is concerned about the current situation, claiming that the Likud he once supported is now controlled by the far-right. He views the Nation-State Law as an open wound, yet senses a positive shift in how Jewish society perceives the Druze community.
For the first time in the history of the Knesset Guard: A Druze officer will serve in the parliament building
Ali Shami, 48, won the tender for the position of permits officer and will attend the Israel Police officer training course. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana congratulated him: "This is a moving moment and a source of great pride."
The Druze put their cards on the table: "Israel was the first to help"
A New York Times investigation describes the growing dependence of the Druze in As-Suwayda on Israeli backing against Damascus. The local militia maintains constant contact with Israel, while the province prepares for the possibility of a renewed confrontation with the Syrian regime.
Two years since the Majdal Shams disaster: A team was launched to promote national programs for the Druze community
The task force will promote national programs for the Druze community as well as future strategic moves for the benefit of the Druze community and the State of Israel. Chaim Tayeb, president and founder of the Tayeb Foundation: "Out of the great pain, we seek to create a covenant of life — a covenant of responsibility, partnership, and action."
"A Slap in the Face to the Druze": Demand for Yair Golan to Move Ali Salalha
Mulla Nimar, chairman of the Central Galilee region in the Histadrut, sent a sharp letter to "Democrats" party chairman Yair Golan. He demands a revision of the candidate list, calling the relegation of the Druze community representative to the 18th spot a "slap in the face" to activists.