Suwayda; Israel’s disrespect and the armed forces’ lack of morale

Suwayda conflict in southern Syria with Druze community focus (2025)

Overview This opinion addresses two intertwined themes that sit in different realms: the geopolitics of southern Syria and the ethics of religious conduct. It argues that human dignity and international norms have been violated by Israeli policy, while also critiquing behaviors that echo the extremism Syrians rejected. How Did the Suwayda Conflict Escalate? According to […]