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Israeli Druze Leader Urges Calm Amid Escalating Violence

5/2/2025

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Sheikh Muwafaq Tarif, Israel’s Druze leader, called for calm as tensions escalate in Syria, assuring that the situation remains under control. Israeli airstrikes aimed at militants threatening Druze communities, with Prime Minister Netanyahu pledging their protection. Meanwhile, sectarian violence in Damascus has left many casualties, heightening fears for the Druze minority's safety.

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Sheikh Muwafaq Tarif, Israel’s Druze leader, called for calm as tensions escalate in Syria, assuring that the situation remains under control. Israeli airstrikes aimed at militants threatening Druze communities, with Prime Minister Netanyahu pledging their protection. Meanwhile, sectarian violence in Damascus has left many casualties, heightening fears for the Druze minority's safety.