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Memri
2 days ago
- Politics
- Memri
The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing: How Al-Joulani Turned From Perpetrator Of A Massacre Into Being Applauded By The West As Peace-Maker
Abu Mohammad Al-Joulani (Ahmed Al-Sharaa), who declared himself the president of the transitional government in Syria, is playing a psychopathic game that the West does not understand. Mohammad Al-Joulani (Ahmed Al-Sharaa) STEP 1: Al-Joulani sends Bedouin Sunni militias (operating under his command) to massacre hundreds of Druze in Sweida. They murder children, women and elderly in their homes. STEP 2: Al-Joulani declares to the media: "There's violence between groups! I'm sending the army to restore peace!" STEP 3: Instead of stopping the perpetrators (whom he sent), he sends his army to suppress the Druze – the VICTIMS! STEP 4 – Ultimate cynicism: After an "agreement" mediated by the U.S. and Turkey, Al-Joulani gives a speech BLAMING the Druze victims and PRAISING the militias, who invaded their homes, murdered, slaughtered, raped and burned. In the same speech, in which the West sees a "moderate leader," he is actually sanctifying the massacre and crowning the killers as heroes. On July 16, 2025, the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) published on its Facebook page a video showing a Syrian soldier wearing an ISIS patch on his body armor. In the video, the soldier said that the Ansar Al‑Tawhid Brigades of the Syrian 82nd Division were preparing to enter the Druze city of Sweida in order to "purify it" from what he called the "filth" of Druze leader Hikmat Al‑Hijri and his followers. (See MEMRI TV clip No. 12156, Syrian Soldier Wearing ISIS Patch Says Before Entering Druze City Of Sweida: We Will Purify The City Of Druze Filth, Jul 16, 2025) Medical Catastrophe It is worth noting that the siege has caused a complete collapse of Sweida's hospitals. Critical shortages of life-saving medications, surgical equipment, and basic medical supplies. Patients are dying from treatable conditions. Diabetics without insulin. Cancer patients without chemotherapy. Wounded victims bleeding without proper care. Urgent Appeal To Medical and Humanitarian Organizations: Druze are traditionally called "Bani Ma'roof [Sons of Kindness]" – because of their religious tradition to help anyone in need, regardless of religion, race, or nationality. The very people who made helping others their core religious value are now being slaughtered and dying from medical neglect with no help at all. As a doctor, I appeal to: -The World Health Organization (WHO), the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders: emergency medical intervention is needed NOW. - International hospitals: mobile medical units are urgently needed. - Pharmaceutical companies: emergency medication supplies are needed. - United Nations: humanitarian corridors must immediately be opened. J'Accuse...! Al-Joulani executed the massacre, punished the victims, created medical catastrophe, and received international blessing for "stopping violence" that he created himself. This is exactly what Al-Joulani does. And the West applauds him for bringing "peace" and calls him a "responsible leader." WAKE UP WORLD! You're being played by a master manipulator! *Dr. Ziad Dabour is an Israeli Druze, Clinical Pharmacologist, Ph.D. Medical Sciences.
7 days ago
- Politics
Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters, IDF says
LONDON -- The Israel Defense Forces said it struck "the entrance" of Syria 's military headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday. Syria's Ministry of Health told the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency that at least one person was killed and 18 others were injured Wednesday in the Israeli airstrikes on the capital, Damascus. The high-profile strike came amid a wave of sectarian violence in the southern Syrian city of Sweida, where the Druze population has clashed with local Bedouin Sunni tribes and the recently installed Syrian government, headed by Interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa who toppled former President Bashar Al-Assad in December. The Druze are an offshoot of a branch of Shiite Islam. Around 1 million Druze are spread across Syria, Israel and Lebanon. The majority live in Syria, concentrated in the south of the country. "The IDF continues to monitor developments and the regime's actions against Druze civilians in southern Syria," the IDF said in a statement. "In accordance with directives from the political echelon, the IDF is striking in the area and remains prepared for various scenarios." In a post to X, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said: "The warnings in Damascus have ended -- now painful blows will come." "The IDF will continue to operate forcefully in Sweida to destroy the forces that attacked the Druze until their complete withdrawal," Katz added. More than 250 people have been killed in Sweida province as of Wednesday morning since the violence erupted on Sunday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a U.K.-based war monitoring group. Those deaths included 21 people who were killed in "field executions" by local groups in Sweida, the organization said. Syrian government forces were deployed to the Sweida region -- home to the largest population of the Druze religious minority in Syria -- on Monday in an effort to restore order but ultimately clashed with the Druze militias themselves. On Tuesday, Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra announced a ceasefire agreement in Sweida, saying government forces would "respond only to the sources of fire and deal with any targeting by outlaw groups." But clashes continued. As that sectarian violence has grown, the Israeli military has taken action against the Syrian government, the IDF said. Over the past day, the IDF has struck and continues to strike tanks, rocket launchers, weapons, and pickup trucks loaded with heavy machine guns on their way to the As Suwayda area in southern Syria,' the IDF said in a statement Wednesday, using another common spelling for Sweida. The IDF said it has 'decided to reinforce its forces in the area of the Syrian border' and 'will continue to operate, both in defense and offense, to ensure the security of Israeli civilians.' The office of Syria's interim president said in a statement Wednesday that it "has followed with great concern the unfortunate violations that have recently occurred in some areas of Sweida Governorate." "These acts, which fall within the category of criminal and illegal behavior, are unacceptable under any circumstances and completely contradict the principles upon which the Syrian state is based," the presidency added. "We, in the Syrian government, strongly condemn these shameful acts and affirm our full commitment to investigating all related incidents and holding accountable all those proven to be involved." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also urged Israeli Druze groups not to cross into Syria to join the fighting. 'We are working to save our Druze brothers and to eliminate the regime's gangs,' he said in a statement posted to X on Wednesday. Addressing those crossing the border or attempting to, Netanyahu added: 'You are citizens of Israel. Do not cross the border. You are risking your lives; you could be murdered, you could be kidnapped, and you are harming the efforts of the IDF. Therefore, I ask you -- return to your homes, let the IDF act."
Ya Libnan
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Dozens killed in sectarian clashes in Syria as concern over protection of minorities intensifies
Screen capture from video purporting to show clashes between Syrian Druze and Bedouin militias in the area of Sweida, southern Syria, July 13, 2025. At least 37 people have been killed in clashes in southern Syria as authorities sent forces to de-escalate the situation. Scores of people were also injured in the violence between Bedouin Sunni tribes and fighters from the Druze religious minority in the city of Sweida. Syria's interior ministry said at least 30 people were killed, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, put the death toll at 37. Fighting between different minority groups has escalated since the collapse of the Assad regime in December. A new Islamic-led government is working to establish control within the country, which remains in a fragile situation. At the end of last year, Sunni Islamist-rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) stormed Damascus. They toppled President Bashar al-Assad , whose family had ruled the country for 54 years. Syria's interior ministry said early on Monday its forces would directly intervene to resolve the conflict and halt the clashes, which it said had left 100 injured. The governor of Sweida, Mustapha al-Bakur, called on his constituents to 'exercise self-restraint and respond to national calls for reform'. Spiritual leaders have also called for calm. In April and May clashes between the new security forces and Druze fighters killed dozens of people. The Druze faith is an off-shoot of Islam, with sizeable communities also in Lebanon, Jordan , Israel and the US. Under the Assad regime, many were quietly loyal to the state in the hope it would offer protection during the 13-year-long civil war. Lack of protection of Minorities by the regime Earlier this month, people from the Druze community told the BBC they were not only worried about physical attacks but also not being protected by the new government . In recent months, hundreds of people have also been killed from the Alawite minority, a branch of Shia Islam, and worshippers inside a church in Damascus have also been attacked. Western countries have sought to reset relations with Syria. The US took HTS off its list of foreign terrorist organisations this month, while Foreign Secretary David Lammy become the first UK minister to visit Syria since the uprising that led to the country's civil war began 14 years ago. BBC
Ammon
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
At least 30 killed in clashes in southern Syria
Ammon News - At least 30 people have been killed in clashes in southern Syria as authorities sent forces to de-escalate the situation. Scores of people were also injured in the violence between Bedouin Sunni tribes and fighters from the Druze religious minority in the city of Sweida. Syria's interior ministry said at least 30 people were killed, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, put the death toll at 37. Syria's interior ministry said early on Monday its forces would directly intervene to resolve the conflict and halt the clashes, which it said had left 100 injured. BBC
Saudi Gazette
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
At least 30 killed in sectarian clashes in Syria
DAMASCUS — At least 30 people have been killed in clashes in southern Syria as authorities sent forces to de-escalate the situation. Scores of people were also injured in the violence between Bedouin Sunni tribes and fighters from the Druze religious minority in the city of Sweida. Syria's interior ministry said at least 30 people were killed, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, put the death toll at 37. Fighting between different minority groups has escalated since the collapse of the Assad regime in December. A new Islamic-led government is working to establish control within the country, which remains in a fragile situation. At the end of last year, Sunni rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) stormed Damascus. They toppled President Bashar al-Assad, whose family had ruled the country for 54 interior ministry said early on Monday its forces would directly intervene to resolve the conflict and halt the clashes, which it said had left 100 governor of Sweida, Mustapha al-Bakur, called on his constituents to "exercise self-restraint and respond to national calls for reform".Spiritual leaders have also called for April and May clashes between the new security forces and Druze fighters killed dozens of Druze faith is an off-shoot of Shia Islam, with sizeable communities also in Lebanon, Jordan and Israel. Under the Assad regime, many were quietly loyal to the state in the hope it would offer protection during the 13-year-long civil this month, people from the Druze community told the BBC they were not only worried about physical attacks but also not being protected by the new recent months, hundreds of people have also been killed from the Alawite minority, a branch of Shia Islam, and worshippers inside a church in Damascus have also been countries have sought to reset relations with Syria. The US took HTS off its list of foreign terrorist organisations this month, while Foreign Secretary David Lammy become the first UK minister to visit Syria since the uprising that led to the country's civil war began 14 years ago. — BBC
