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Netanyahu Calls for Unity as Druze Face Crisis

8/29/2025

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Netanyahu Supports Druze

On August 29, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Druze leaders in Julis to offer support during the Sweida crisis.
Sephardi Chief Rabbi David Yosef called for a "blood covenant" to protect the Druze community.
The meeting featured multiple religious leaders, emphasizing unity against violence in Syria, where 1,800 Druze have recently died.

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Netanyahu Proposes Zone

On August 28, 2025, Netanyahu proposed a demilitarized zone in Syria and a humanitarian corridor for the Druze in Sweida.
Israeli military operations targeted Syrian army sites, causing multiple Syrian soldier casualties.
Defense Minister Katz stated that Israeli military actions in Syria aim to protect northern communities.
The Syrian Foreign Minister expressed readiness to cooperate with the U.S. regarding the 1974 disengagement agreement.

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Netanyahu Supports Druze

On August 29, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Druze leaders in Julis to offer support during the Sweida crisis.
Sephardi Chief Rabbi David Yosef called for a "blood covenant" to protect the Druze community.
The meeting featured multiple religious leaders, emphasizing unity against violence in Syria, where 1,800 Druze have recently died.

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