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Justin Salhani

Syria’s Druze divided as sectarian tensions linger after violence

Druze gunmen stand next to a checkpoint after clashes between members of the minority Druze sect and fighters in the southern suburb of Jaramana, Damascus, Syria, April 29, 2025 [Omar Sanadiki/AP Photo]

Instability has plagued Syria in the past two weeks after fighting broke out in two of Damascus’s suburbs and a southern governorate, drawing in government forces and non-state armed factions.

Using the unrest as a pretext, Israel also launched attacks on several locations in Syria.

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