Israel's Druze Community

Netanyahu meets with leaders of Druze, Circassian communities at Dead Sea summit

"I want to tell you what the most important mission is - to ensure life. I am committed to this, and by the way, I am also speaking with President Trump about it," Netanyahu said during the meeting.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet leaders of the Druze and Circassian communities.
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Editor's Notes: The era of the Reshuffled Jew - comment

Col. (res.) Wajdi Sarhan launces Druze 'Alliance of Brothers' party at an event in Majdal Shams, Monday, May 4, 2026.

First Druze party launches ahead of elections, aims for independent representation

Yashar! Party leader Gadi Eisenkot speaks in Herzliya, April 26, 2026; illustrative.

Gadi Eisenkot pledges to place Druze candidate in 'realistic' place on Yashar! Party election list


Gantz urges targeting Lebanon's infrastructure, increasing military pressure

Benny Gantz called for intensified military action on Lebanon amid rising tensions, praised the Druze community, and advocated for national unity.

 MK Benny Gantz attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 26, 2024.

Jews worldwide should stand by the Druze community in Israel - opinion

The Druze community is an essential part of the Israeli social fabric. Although we do not share the same religion, this commonality is a clear indication of the human values that we share.

 Druze people from Israel, the Golan Heights and Syria use speakers and microphones to communicate across the Syrian-Golan Heights border, after children and teens were killed at a soccer pitch by a rocket Israel says was fired from Lebanon, near Majdal Shams, a Druze village in the Golan Heights

There’s no cookie-cutter solution for trauma - opinion

After a deadly rocket strike in Majdal Shams, IsraAID provides trauma support to help the Druze community recover.

 WREATHS WERE laid this week next to the soccer field in Majdal Shams where 12 children and youths were killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack last Saturday.

Israeli-Druze pharmacist becomes doctor, rejoins IDF with a mission

The Druze community in Israel, unlike some other minorities, serves in the military and is known for its loyalty to the state.

 Amir Salameh, a Druze from the village of Hurfeish, completed his pharmacy studies as a military cadet in the IDF.

‘Golan Heights is part of northern Israel,’ White House says after Hezbollah attack

Biden officials reaffirmed the Golan Heights as part of Israel following a Hezbollah attack, maintaining US policy unchanged since 2019.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office yesterday.

US response to Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams influences regional dynamics - analysis

The US response to Hezbollah's attack on Majdal Shams is closely watched, influencing regional perceptions and shaping US-Israel dynamics amid ongoing tensions.

 Israeli rescue forces seen at the site of a Hezbollah missile attack in the druze village of Majdal Shams, July 27, 2024.

Benjamin Netanyahu vows strong response to Hezbollah attack killing 12 children in Majdal Shams

Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed a strong response to Hezbollah's attack that killed 12 children, despite international calls for restraint.

 Netanyahu said during a visit Monday to the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights that came under attack on Saturday

Lebanese Druze 'Appalled and heartbroken by Hezbollah’s Majdal Shams massacre' - exclusive

Two Druze activists from Lebanon extend their condolences, describe persecution and brainwashing attempts by Hezbollah

 Family and friends mourn during the funeral service of druze children who were killed at a soccer field from a missile fired from Lebanon, in the druze village of Majdal Shams, in the Golan Heights, July 28, 2024.

'Unimaginable pain': World Jewish Congress condemns Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams Druze village

WJC President Ronald Lauder condemned the Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams, expressed solidarity with the Druze community, and called for justice.

 RONALD S. LAUDER

Gajafara Ibrahim, 11, confirmed killed in Majdal Shams attack

11-year-old Gjafara Ibrahim was confirmed killed in a Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams, local teen friend recounts “horrifying” experience.

 Israeli rescue forces seen at the site of a Hezbollah missile attack in the Druze town of Majdal Shams, July 27, 2024.