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Druze Families Reunite Across Border After Decades Apart

7/24/2025

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In July 2025, a poignant scene unfolded as hundreds of Druze residents from Majdal Shams, Israel, crossed the border fence to embrace family members in Syria after decades of separation. Their joyous reunions were tinged with sorrow, reflecting the deep emotional scars left by the enduring conflict in the region.

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Story summary

In July 2025, a poignant scene unfolded as hundreds of Druze residents from Majdal Shams, Israel, crossed the border fence to embrace family members in Syria after decades of separation. Their joyous reunions were tinged with sorrow, reflecting the deep emotional scars left by the enduring conflict in the region.