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On Syrian border in war-struck Majdal Shams, Assad's fall sparks hope for Israel's Druze


Published on 2024-12-11 07:21:23 - MSN
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  • While some Golan Heights residents dream of seeing their relatives in Syria again, others express 'complicated' emotions, reconsidering their identity and where they belong The post On Syrian border in war-struck Majdal Shams,

The article from MSN discusses the situation in Majdal Shams, a Druze village on the Syrian border in the Golan Heights, where the local Druze community has been closely watching the civil war in Syria. With the recent decline in power of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, there is a renewed sense of hope among the Druze in Israel. They see Assad's weakening as an opportunity for potential reunification with their kin in Syria, from whom they have been separated since Israel captured the Golan Heights in 1967. The Druze in Majdal Shams have historically maintained a complex identity, balancing loyalty to Israel with cultural and familial ties to Syria. The article highlights the community's cautious optimism about the future, their longing for peace, and the possibility of a new era where borders might become less divisive, allowing for more interaction and unity with their Syrian relatives.

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