The Druze religious sect, enmeshed in an outbreak of tit-for-tat violence in Syria, began roughly 1,000 years ago as an offshoot of Ismailism, a branch of Shiite Islam.

The Druze, a religious sect with roots in Ismailism and a storied history in Syria, maintain secrecy and discourage intermarriage. With a strong sense of community support, they have long navigated political turbulence,

The Druze are a prominent religious community of more than a million people spread across Syria, Lebanon and Israel, who for centuries have sought to preserve a distinct identity. In Lebanon, an estimated 200,

The Druze–Jewish covenant is a call for moral awakening for all who believe in partnership, in values, and in mutual responsibility. It is a reminder that the courage to stand with the other – while remaining loyal to who we are – is the most ethical act a community can choose.

At the center of a crisis in Syria are the Druze — a secretive religious minority that long carved out a precarious identity across Syria, Lebanon and Israel.

Syria’s interior ministry spokesperson said earlier on Saturday that internal security forces had begun deploying in Sweida

A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.

The Druze faith has deep connection to Greek philosophy, especially Pythagorean and Platonic thought, and its belief in reincarnation.

Lebanon’s Druze spiritual leader condemned Israel’s claim of protecting Druze communities, calling it harmful and politically manipulative. The remarks come amid deadly clashes in Syria and Israeli airstrikes framed as defense operations.