Tensions are flaring in southern Syria, where recent clashes between Druze villagers and Bedouin tribes spiraled into deadly violence, prompting a shaky ceasefire and military response from Damascus.
The spotlight has turned to the Druze, a secretive, close-knit religious minority spread across Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. Though divided by borders, they see themselves as one people, bound by deep-rooted loyalty and tradition. Now, Israel is stepping in to protect its Druze kin, but is defending a distant community worth igniting fresh conflict?
In a region where faith, identity, and politics collide, the Druze story offers a rare glimpse into loyalty without borders. Click through to explore who they are, why they matter, and what’s truly at stake.