Druze Leaders Commit to Syria Unity Amid Clashes

Recent deadly clashes between the Druze community, pro-government militias, and state security forces in southern Syria have led to significant casualties and heightened sectarian tensions. In response, Druze leaders in areas such as Sweida and Jaramana have signed agreements with the Syrian regime to hand over heavy weapons and allow official security forces to enter their regions for the first time in years. These moves are intended to reinforce security and prevent further fragmentation of the country along sectarian lines. Sweida’s Druze leadership has publicly affirmed their commitment to a unified Syria, rejecting any plans for division or separatism. The situation remains volatile, with reports of civilian deaths and warnings from Israel, which considers the Druze community an ally, that further attacks on Druze minorities could provoke military intervention. The agreements and public statements reflect both the Druze community's desire for stability and the broader struggle to maintain national unity amid ongoing violence.