Druze seek Sweida autonomy and turn toward Israel, adding new twist to Syria’s tensions

It backfired. Sectarian attacks on Druze civilians during the ensuing fighting have hardened Sweida’s stance against the government, pushed it toward Israel, and led some in the minority sect to go as far as calling for secession. Now Druze groups have set up a de facto military and governmental bo...

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