Druze Leader Declares Community 'Part of Israel', Sparking Debate
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Syria's Druze community has seen recent unrest, with Sheikh al-Aql Hikmat al-Hijri, a top spiritual leader, declaring the Druze an 'integral part of the State of Israel'. This statement has sparked debate, with former Israeli Minister Saleh Tarif asserting that Israel will not accept the Syrian Druze. The Syrian state is urged to embrace its Druze population to rebuild trust.
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