An unfortunate incident in Majdal Shams, a Druze town in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, has brought the Druze community into the spotlight. The Druze, a small religious minority, have a rich history and a complex identity that spans across Israel, Lebanon, and Syria.
The Druze religious sect originated as a branch of Shiite Islam in the 10th century. With just one million members worldwide, the majority reside in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and the Golan Heights. Despite being separated by borders, the Druze community has maintained connections while navigating different paths to preserve their existence.
