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Clashes between Druzes and Bedouins in Syria

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Dozens killed in clashes between Druze and Bedouin in southern Syria​

Suweida in southern Syria is a province mainly inhabited by more urban Druzes and Bedouin tribes. Much of it is held by a Druze militia loosely aligned with the new government in Damascus (as they were loose allied against Assad). But since the fall of Assad the relationship between the Druze militas and the new government is belived to have turned worse, and there has been some clashes. However rivalry between the Druzes and their Bedouin neighbors has seemingly now resulted in violence. And Israel seem to have taken an interest, as this might give them an excuse to intervene. Druzes tend to be seen as a loyal minority in Israel (even though this is far from always the case), but Syrian Druzes are not very keen on Israeli aid.

Syrian defence minister declares ceasefire in Druze-majority city Sweida after sectarian violence​

The new Syrian government tries to seize the initiative by declaring a ceasefire.
 
Thing are getting a bit out of control. Trump's Nobel Prize is slipping away.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is "very concerned" about Israel's strikes on Syria, as the violence escalates.
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And good luck with this...

The Trump White House had hoped that the new Syrian government would join the Abraham Accords, its effort to improve relations between Israel and Arab states in the Middle East, and lay the foundation for a lasting peace in the region.
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www.newsweek.com

Marco Rubio reacts to Israel strikes on Syria

Israel has hit Syria amid clashes between the Damascus government's forces and local Druze fighters.
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So Israel saw this as the right time to take their war to Syria. I wonder how much Bibi's problems with the religious parties in his government played a role in this.
 
Syrian Forces under a former leader of al-Qa'ida begin targeting a religious and/or ethnic minority.

Obama strikes them to protect said minority.

STRONG MORAL LEADERSHIP




Syrian Forces under a former leader of al-Qa'ida begin targeting a religious and/or ethnic minority.

Israel strikes them to protect said minority.

THOSE DAMN JEWS.
 
cpwill said:
Syrian Forces under a former leader of al-Qa'ida begin targeting a religious and/or ethnic minority.

Obama strikes them to protect said minority.

STRONG MORAL LEADERSHIP




Syrian Forces under a former leader of al-Qa'ida begin targeting a religious and/or ethnic minority.

Israel strikes them to protect said minority.

THOSE DAMN JEWS.
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Remember the Obama administration's promotion of the "Arab Spring". This was beginning of the end of the Assad regime.

Obama’s Middle East speech: Nurturing the Arab Spring​


www.latimes.com

Obama's Middle East speech: Nurturing the Arab Spring

Obama's Middle East speech: Nurturing the Arab Spring
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Warning, Graphic Video of Syrian Islamists executing an American Citizen and his family:



While there has been a withdrawal from Suweida, the damage was done and the message was sent. They murder for a few days or weeks and then let the survivors flee the country while trying to take credit for establishing "peace".
 
The State of Israel is further isolating itself and now some US officials are referring to Netanyahu as a "madman" after his country's wanton attacks on the already pulverised country of Syria. Turkish and Gulf State governments are furious with the strikes. Meanwhile Mr. Trump encourages the State of Israel to seize and hold more Syrian territory while claiming to support the new Syrian regime. Two madmen and one powder-keg spell trouble and mare suffering for civilians in the region. A new "Axis of Evil" may have emerged, but who will admit to this?


Be well and be safe.
Evilroddy.
 
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