Syrian Druze leader advocates for deployment of foreign military forces within Syria's borders.
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In a bold move, the spiritual leader of Syria's Druze community, Hikmat al-Hijri, has cried out for immediate international intervention to safeguard the Druze population from brutal militant attacks. This plea was echoed by the RIA Novosti news agency.
The trigger for this urgent call to action was an incident in Sahna, the heart of the Druze community.
Al-Hijri expressed his concerns, as quoted by Al-Mayadeen TV, stating, "Swift action by international forces is crucial to preserve peace and halt the unremitting crimes we've been witnessing."
The Druze community, residing primarily in Sahna and Jarmana, has lost their trust in the government, according to al-Hijri. He accused the so-called government of relying on radical gangs to persecute its people. His remarks were directed at armed groups sent by the Syrian authorities.
On the other hand, Syrian authorities argue that calls for intervention originate from parties acting against Syrian law. They assert that the issue should be resolved internally and have declared the conclusion of the operation in Sahna and regained control of the situation.
Previously, the US had presented Syria with conditions for easing sanctions.
This volatile situation has led to a direct Israeli military intervention, and the mounting tension in the region is a cause for concern. Israel's unilateral action showcases its commitment to protect the Druze community, a minority with cultural and religious ties to Israel's Druze population. However, the absence of broader global engagement suggests the localized nature of the crisis, with Syria's fragmented governance and regional power struggles complicating external mediation efforts.
The escalating violence against the Druze community is a reflection of Syria's ongoing instability. Armed groups often target minority communities amid weak central authority, exacerbating sectarian tensions in a conflict-ridden nation. Israel's intervention aligns with its strategy of countering Iranian-linked militias and preventing spillover threats.
- The spiritual leader of Syria's Druze community, Hikmat al-Hijri, announced a call for international intervention, as the Druze population is repeatedly targeted by brutal militant attacks, a plea that was supported by the RIA Novosti news agency.
- Al-Hijri expressed his concerns about the situation, stating that swift action by international forces is crucial to preserve peace and halt ongoing crimes against the Druze community, a statement echoed on Al-Mayadeen TV.
- The Druze community, predominantly residing in Sahna and Jarmana, has lost their trust in the Syrian government, and al-Hijri accused the government of leveraging radical gangs to persecute its people.
- This volatile situation, characterized by the escalating violence against the Druze community and exacerbating sectarian tensions in Syria, has attracted the attention of external forces, including Israel, which intervened militarily to protect the Druze community due to cultural and religious ties to Israel's Druze population, while the absence of broader global engagement suggests the localized nature of the crisis amid Syria's fragmented governance and regional power struggles.
