Druze protest in israel: community blocks roads, calls for protection of brothers in syria

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Dozens of members of the Druze community in Israel are protesting in front of the Prime Minister’s residence in Caesarea and in several parts of the north of the country

They are angry about the attacks against their relatives in Syria carried out by the government of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Druze protesters demonstrate and block roads and intersections in the north against attacks on members of the community in Syria | Documentation of the Kabri Junction (Orly Alkalai)

Intense protests in northern Israel

On Thursday night, the Druze in Israel began a series of protests in the north of the country.

They blocked important roads, such as the Eliakim interchange on Highway 6 and the Kabri and Amiad intersections.

The protesters burned tires, which caused major traffic jams and paralyzed traffic in several areas.

One of the protesters told Channel 12 TV: “This is just the beginning.

We will turn the country upside down if the attacks on our brothers in Syria do not stop.

If no one cares about our community, we will do whatever it takes to ensure their safety.”

Traffic congestion at the Elyakim intersection after demonstrations by members of the Druze community against the events in Syria (Orly Alkalai)

Israeli authorities react

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a warning to the Syrian government.

He said: “If the attacks on the Druze in Syria do not stop, we will respond with great force.” Katz stressed that Israel is committed to protecting the Druze community and is monitoring the situation closely.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar also spoke at an event at the Israeli President’s residence.

He called on the international community to take steps to protect minorities in Syria, especially the Druze, from the Syrian government and terrorist groups.

Why are the Druze protesting”

The Druze community in Israel is outraged by the violence against their relatives in Syria.

They are demanding that the Syrian government stop the attacks and are asking for international help to ensure the safety of the Druze living there.

The protests show the strength and unity of the community, which is willing to fight for the protection of its brothers.

Published in 05/02/2025 01h14

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