Israel's Druze Community

Druze ed-tech startup wins NIS 300,000 investment from Sheba Medical Center initiative

ABRID, an AI platform for remote learning, leads a group of five Druze startups competing for funding in a new partnership between Sheba Medical Center and the Druze community.

The Jewish Agency elects first Druze representative to its board of governors in a historic move

Former MK and commander of the Herev Battalion, COl. (res.) Mofid Marai will be representing the Druze community in the Jewish Agency.

New committee forms to connect Druze, Circassian homes to Israel's power grid, legalize homes

The comittee aims to legitamize the status of most Druze households in five years.

Why Hezbollah is not Israel's biggest threat on the northern border

Hezbollah and Israel face escalating tensions with rocket attacks and threats of ground incursions, risking a full-scale war.

By MATTHEW LEVITT/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
07/08/2024

Gantz urges targeting Lebanon's infrastructure, increasing military pressure

Benny Gantz called for intensified military action on Lebanon amid rising tensions, praised the Druze community, and advocated for national unity.

Jews worldwide should stand by the Druze community in Israel - opinion

The Druze community is an essential part of the Israeli social fabric. Although we do not share the same religion, this commonality is a clear indication of the human values that we share.

By LT. COL. (RES.) AVITAL LEIBOVICH
01/08/2024

There’s no cookie-cutter solution for trauma

After a deadly rocket strike in Majdal Shams, IsraAID provides trauma support to help the Druze community recover.

By MAI LESHEM
01/08/2024

Israeli-Druze pharmacist becomes doctor, rejoins IDF with a mission

The Druze community in Israel, unlike some other minorities, serves in the military and is known for its loyalty to the state.

‘Golan Heights is part of northern Israel,’ White House says

Biden officials reaffirmed the Golan Heights as part of Israel following a Hezbollah attack, maintaining US policy unchanged since 2019.

US response to Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams influences regional dynamics

The US response to Hezbollah's attack on Majdal Shams is closely watched, influencing regional perceptions and shaping US-Israel dynamics amid ongoing tensions.

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