Druze voices expose Arab-state failure, urging Israel’s stabilizing leadership against jihadist chaos and regional neglect.
A Druze resident of Mount Bashan released a video message directly addressing the people of Israel, expressing gratitude, solidarity, and an urgent call for a transformed security reality in southern Syria.
Claiming to speak for “95% of the residents of Suwayda and Mount Bashan,” the speaker opened with an emotional greeting to Israelis, calling Jews “brothers in blood, history, and faith,” and praising the State of Israel as a source of strength and order in a collapsing region.
Describing the situation on the ground, he said the area has fallen under the control of Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist gangs. He alleged that a major assault on July 15, 2025, resulted in murdered children, raped women, and systematic attempts to destroy Druze life in the district—crimes he said Arab regimes and international actors ignored.
In a striking appeal, he urged Israel not to withdraw from the south but instead to assume direct responsibility for security there. He stressed that the Druze seek coexistence built on mutual respect—respect for Druze identity and respect for their Jewish brothers—under Israeli protection.
The message culminated with a declaration rarely heard publicly from within Syria: a desire to become Israeli citizens. The speaker emphasized that the region holds significant resources, human capital, and innovation potential, proposing fair and joint investment as a path to peace and stability. He concluded simply: “Peace to the great people of Israel.”
The statement drew a response from the Pioneers of Bashan movement, which warned that dialogue without strength enables hostile forces. The group argued that open support from local Druze residents strengthens Israel’s standing internationally, countering accusations of colonialism. They announced plans to intensify advocacy and promote Jewish settlement in the Bashan region as a strategic and moral imperative.
