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Sheikh Salah Urges Unity and Peace Amid Syria's Strife

5/3/2025

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Salah Advocates Unity

Sheikh Raed Salah, leader of the Islamic Movement in Israel, alongside Druze elders, passionately calls for civil peace in Syria, highlighting the importance of Druze self-sufficiency. In the wake of violent clashes in Sahnaya, he condemned assaults on religious leaders and urged unity among Syria's diverse communities, firmly opposing foreign interference amidst escalating sectarian strife.

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Ahmed al-Sharaa's Governance

After the collapse of Bashar Assad's regime in December 2024, Syria's minority groups are engulfed in escalating sectarian violence. Under the leadership of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the interim government grapples with maintaining order amidst tensions between Alawites, Druze, and Kurds. As safety and governance hang in the balance, these communities face a daunting journey in a fractured nation of 24.3 million.

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Salah Advocates Unity

Sheikh Raed Salah, leader of the Islamic Movement in Israel, alongside Druze elders, passionately calls for civil peace in Syria, highlighting the importance of Druze self-sufficiency. In the wake of violent clashes in Sahnaya, he condemned assaults on religious leaders and urged unity among Syria's diverse communities, firmly opposing foreign interference amidst escalating sectarian strife.

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