Search For "druze"
Israel strikes near Syrian Presidential compound amid Druze-Sunni clashes
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Israel confirmed fresh airstrikes on Damascus in the area of the Syrian presidential compound on Friday morning in a warning to President Ahmed al-Sharaa as sectarian violence between Druze and Sunnis continued.
Read More
Israel strikes near Syria's presidential palace over threats to Druze comm
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Israel has confirmed it carried out an airstrike near the presidential palace in Damascus. In a joint statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said the strike was a direct message to the Syrian regime, warning against the deployment of forces near sout
Read More
Two Syrian-Druze civilians evacuated to Israel for medical treatment
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) confirmed that earlier on Thursday two Syrian-Druze civilians were evacuated from Syria to Israel to receive medical treatment.
Read More
Three Syrian Druze brought to Israel for medical treatment
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A short while ago, three Syrian-Druze citizens were evacuated from Syria to receive medical treatment in Israel.
Read More
In a first, Druze clerics visit Israeli shrine since 1948
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
On board three buses escorted by military vehicles, the clerics crossed the armistice line at Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, and headed to northern Israel, The Times of Israel reported.
Read More
Israel drops 10,000 humanitarian aid packages for Syrian Druze
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Israel has dropped 10,000 humanitarian aid packages to Druze communities in southern Syria, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar disclosed on Thursday.
Read More
Israel: Billions allocated to improve economy in Druze sector
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The government of Israel Sunday approved the plan for empowerment and socio-economic development for the years 2025-2029 in the Druze communities in the Golan Heights and in the Druze and Circassian communities in the Galilee and the Carmel. A budget of 3.9 billion Shekels (USD 1.07 billion)
Read More
Israel to 'soon' allow Syrian druze to work in Golan, Defense Minister say
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Israel is preparing to "soon" allow Syrian Druze to work in the Golan Heights, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday.
Read More
Israel Approves USD 1 Billion Development Plan for Druze, Circassian Commu
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Israeli government is preparing to adopt an unprecedented five-year 3.9 billion NIS (USD 1.08 billion) development plan for the Druze and Circassian communities to boost local economies, housing, and local planning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday.
Read More
Netanyahu calls for demilitarization of Southern Syria, protection for Dru
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"We demand the full demilitarization of southern Syria," said Netanyahu, who was addressing a graduation ceremony for cadet officers in Beer-Sheva. "We will not tolerate any threat to the Druze community in southern Syria."
Read More
Israel Opens First Solar Observatory
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Solaris Solar Observatory, the first of its kind in Israel, was inaugurated this weekend in the Druze town Isfiya in northern Israel. It will open a window into the fascinating world of solar and space research.
Read More
UAE President receives Druze community leader
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
During the meeting, he welcomed Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, who congratulated him on the 53rd UAE Eid Al Etihad and extended his wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the nation and its people.
Read More