ICEJ Reports- Inside the Druze community
There are about 120,000 members of the Druze community living in Israel today, out of a total of some 1.5 million that can also be found in Lebanon and Syria. They are one of the Middle East’s most ancient and unique ethno-religious minorities, known for their bravery in battle, tight societal cohesion, and secretive beliefs. Israel’s top leaders, President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, both recently lauded the Druze for their loyalty to the nation and its defense. Read More >>