Thousands of Druze, including Knesset Members, cross into Syria

Thousands of Druze civilians crossed from Israel into Syrian territory in an attempt to assist their brethren who are under attack by Syrian regime forces. Druze-Israeli Knesset members Afef Abed (Likud) and Hamad Amar (Yisrael Beytenu) crossed the border into Syria on Wednesday amid the severe clashes in the as-Suwayda district and the attacks on the local Druze community. According to Abed, he could not stand by as his brethren suffered and crossed the border to "support his people, to assist his Druze brothers, and to monitor their defense from up close."

It was stated on his behalf that he was working in Syrian territory to convince Druze Israeli citizens who crossed the border to return to Israel so as not to put themselves in danger. In addition, it was stated that he submitted a bill to grant legal residency, a blue ID card, to Druze residents of Syria.

Abed stated: "The murderous terror regime is carrying out a brutal massacre of our Druze brothers in Syria. I am in constant contact with the Prime Minister on the matter, and I know that the State of Israel will support the members of the [Druze] community and fight their war against the Syrian terrorists."

Thousands of Druze civilians crossed the border from Israel into Syria on Wednesday. Waiting for them on the Syrian side were vehicles that took them to the battle zones in the As-Suwayda area, where there has been growing involvement by Syrian regime forces and regime-aligned armed militias. (Read More)