• The Daily Hints
• 12 Mar, 2025

Syrian Druze in the Suweida province are aligning with Damascus rather than Israel for their security. Reports suggest that the interim Syrian government is negotiating with Druze leaders to allow Syrian security forces into their southern stronghold, marking a significant shift in alliances.

Details & Context

- Recent Agreement

  The Syrian interim government and Druze representatives including military leaders Laith Al-Bal’ous and Suleiman Abdul-Baqi have reportedly reached an agreement. This deal allows Syrian security forces to enter Suweida with local cooperation.

- Key Points of the Deal

  - The Druze community will be recognized as an integral part of the Syrian population.

  - Suweida residents can join the government’s defence and security forces.

  - Access to government jobs will be provided.

  - Security facilities in Suweida will be handed over to the General Security Authority.

- Israel’s Stance

  Despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that Tel Aviv is ready to protect the Druze in southern Syria, the community remains skeptical, viewing Israel’s interest as a political move to expand buffer zones.

Quotes

- “We stand firm with Damascus to ensure our security and future,” said a Druze leader in Suweida.

- Netanyahu previously stated, “Israel is committed to defending the Druze community in Syria.”

Additional Information

- The Druze have long maintained a cautious stance in Syria’s political landscape, seeking to protect their autonomy while avoiding direct alignment with foreign powers.

- The Syrian uprising in 2011 and subsequent conflict deepened sectarian divides, forcing the Druze to navigate alliances carefully.

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Impact Analysis

- On Syrian Politics: Strengthens Damascus’s control over southern Syria and boosts the interim government’s legitimacy.

- On Israeli Interests: Limits Israel’s influence in southern Syria, complicating its regional strategy.

- On the Druze Community: Offers better integration into Syria’s governance while reducing reliance on external powers.

The Suweida Druze’s decision to trust Damascus over Israel highlights their desire for stability and national unity. This shift could reshape southern Syria's political dynamics.

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