At least 11 people were killed in clashes near Damascus, specifically in the Druze-majority town of Ashrafiah Sahnaya. This violence follows an earlier attack in the suburb of Jaramana, resulting in at least 10 deaths. The fighting is attributed to an assault by unidentified gunmen on a security checkpoint. As Syrian authorities face rising tensions after sectarian violence in Latakia, relationships with the Druze community are strained. Israel has also intervened, committing to protect the Druze, further complicating an already tense situation amid slow negotiations for better integration within Syria.
This week's violence, triggered by unknown gunmen's attack on a security checkpoint, resulted in at least 11 casualties and highlighted tensions in Druze-majority areas.
The Israeli Prime Minister emphasized Israel's commitment to protect the Druze community, indicating a complex layer of international involvement amid Syria's internal conflict.
The ongoing clashes have arisen amid the backdrop of rising sectarian violence and reflect the delicate balance between the Syrian state and Druze communities.
Negotiations between Druze leaders and the Syrian government over the integration of Druze areas into the Syrian state are slow, following a previous massacre.
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