Israeli Druze Leader Seeks US Security Guarantees for Syrian Minorities

A leader from the Druze community in Israel, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, is asking the United States to help protect the Druze people in Syria.

The Druze are a small group with their own beliefs, and they live in countries like Syria, Israel, and Lebanon.

In July, there were big fights between the Druze and another group called the Bedouin in a place called Sweida.

Many people were hurt, and the fighting made it hard for the two groups to live together.

The Syrian government tried to stop the fighting, but it made things worse.

Israel also got involved to help the Druze.

Now, the Druze leaders want the U.S. to make sure they are safe and have the right to decide things for themselves.

They also want to rebuild trust and let people go back to their homes.