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Switching gears, the conversation turned towards recent developments in the Middle East, notably the Israeli strikes on military targets in Syria. The speakers delved into a contentious debate about the rationale behind Israel’s actions, particularly whether they are aimed at protecting Druze minorities in Syria.
In response, the speaker challenged the common criticisms of Israel by pointing out that the Syrian military and regime—led by Bashar al-Assad—are responsible for killing Druze populations within Syria. He noted that Druze communities are significant minority groups both in Syria and Israel, with about 150,000 Druze living in Israel, many serving in the Israeli Defense Forces.