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Why Did Israel Attack Syria And Who Are the Druze? Explained

Zee News Wednesday, 16 July 2025 ()
Israel launched its military campaign in Syria to protect the Druze — a minority group facing extremist violence. But why is this community so important to Israel? To understand that, let’s first look at what’s been happening on the ground in Syria.
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