Violence erupted in Sweida on July 14, 2025, involving armed Bedouin clans, Sunni jihadist groups, and Druze fighters, with hundreds of Druze casualties. Syria's defense minister responded by deploying military forces to manage the sectarian conflict. The Druze, an important religious minority in the region, have a long history tying them closely together, particularly with the Druze community in Lebanon. This connection is deeply personal due to the shared faith and a collective identity shaped by migration patterns and tribal bonds. The ongoing violence has created fear among Druze in Lebanon regarding potential sectarian strife.
Violence continues several weeks after clashes started between armed Bedouin clans, Sunni jihadist groups and Druze fighters on July 14, 2025, in Sweida, a city in southern Syria.
Hundreds of Druze were killed in the clashes, and Syria's defense minister deployed forces to contain the sectarian fighting.
The Druze see themselves as an ancient, blood-related tribal coalition that evolved into an extended family spread across regions.
What's more, the horror stories coming out of Sweida are reverberating in Lebanon, where many Druze also fear the risk of sectarian violence, and distrust in current leadership.
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