Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has called the Druze an “integral part” of the country and denounced Israeli strikes on Damascus. In footage shared on state television on Thursday he denounced Israel’s actions as sowing “conflict and division”.
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Syria’s interim president says Israel will not divide his country, vows to protect the Druze

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has called the Druze an “integral part” of the country and denounced Israeli strikes on Damascus. In footage shared on state television on Thursday he denounced Israel’s actions as sowing “conflict and division”.
 
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