Weapons, Abduction, and the Israeli Link: Druze Violence Shakes Syria to the Core!

International News: In Syria’s Sweida city, a fierce fight broke out between the Druze and Bedouin communities. Over 37 people were killed and hundreds injured. The clash was so intense that the whole area was shaken with fear. The Druze fighters were heavily armed and well-trained, making them extremely dangerous. Some reports are now saying that they might have old connections with Israel and may even receive support from there. This has started a heated debate on social media.

Kidnapping sparked the violence

The fight started after a kidnapping. A Druze businessman was abducted from the highway that connects Damascus to Sweida. According to witnesses, this one incident was enough to anger the Druze people. Soon, they came out on the streets in protest, and it quickly turned violent. People in the area were already angry, and this incident acted like fuel to the fire.

Druze blame the government

The Druze community says the Syrian government is responsible for this mess. Their leader, Razeel Al-Karmah, said that the government failed to protect its people. He warned that if the government doesn’t take action soon, the situation could get worse. The community has lost trust in the government and is now ready to defend itself without help.

This isn’t the first time

This is not the first time the Druze people have clashed with the government. Similar violence happened in April and May this year too. The Druze say the government has ignored their needs for years. They believe the authorities want their region to stay unstable. That’s why many Druze are now choosing rebellion over silence.

Jailbreak shocks everyone

During Monday’s violence, Druze fighters stormed a local jail and freed their arrested members. According to a report by Al Arabiya, they attacked the prison and got their people out. This event showed the weakness of Syria’s security forces. While the government remains silent, opposition groups are calling it a complete failure of law and order.

Who are the Druze?

The Druze are a secretive religious group found in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. Their religion started from Islam but slowly changed over time. They believe in one God, rebirth, and spiritual life. They are not fully Muslim and not Christian either. In Syria, about 700,000 Druze people live, with most of them in Sweida.

Talk of Israel connections grows louder

Many people are now asking: do the Druze really have ties with Israel? Some Druze youths have served in the Israeli army in the past. So, whenever the Druze get active in Syria, people start pointing to Israel. Right now, there is no clear proof, but the suspicions are making the situation even more sensitive.