Druze
The Fractured Mountain
Tensions are rising in Sweida between Druze and Bedouin communities. Clashes, attacks and mutual distrust have created a volatile situation, with villages living in fear of their neighbors.
The Druze Search for Security
Syria’s Druze have been targeted in attacks that have left them wary of trusting the state with their security, while Israel is exploiting the tensions to pursue its own aims. Interviews with those who have experienced the violence reveal a community under pressure and vigilant about its prospects.
Syria’s Druze Grapple with Israel and Militancy
After the fall of Assad, Syria’s Druze community is grappling with new anxieties, from Israel’s encroachment to the rise of anti-government militants.
Reincarnation and the Legacy of Lebanon’s Civil War
This month, Lebanon marks 50 years since the start of its civil war. In the country’s Druze mountains, belief in reincarnation means that memories of past lives intertwine with the enduring trauma.
Joy and Trepidation Among Syria’s Druze
In Sweida, a Druze-majority province in southern Syria, the fall of the Assad regime was marked by local fighters freeing prisoners and seizing key sites. Amid ongoing celebrations, the region faces an uncertain future under Syria’s new rulers.