Druze
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The Principle of ‘Brotherly Preservation’ Among Intergenerational Groups Within the Druze Community in Israel
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In the latest issue of al-Durziyya: Druze in the Middle East Shadi Halabi focuses on the core of Druze identity, the principle of Brotherly Preservation (ḥifẓ al-ikhwān), and examines whether this principle, which has served for generations as a central cultural anchor, maintains its stability in the modern era.
Israel must not embark on an adventure in Syria
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Prof. Eyal Zisser warns in “Israel Hayom” against Israeli adventure in Syria which might push Syria into Turkey's embrace.
The Druze Protest in the Summer of 2023
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The current issue of Bayan contains an essay by Dr. Omri Eilat, which deals with the characteristics of the protest in the Druze communities in the north of the country that erupted following the Israeli government’s intention to establish a turbine farm in the Golan at the beginning of this summer. The essay analyzes the origins of the protest and its possible effects on the relationship between the Druze community and state authorities.
Tradition and Protest: The Druze Community in Lebanese Politics
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In our new issue of al-Durziyya: Druze and Other Minorities in the Middle East, Dr. Moran Levanoni analyzes political trends among the Druze community and their impact on Lebanese politics in the last parliamentary election. This article suggests that the political, social, and economic crises Lebanon is going through affected voting patterns within the Druze community, allowing new members to participate instead of the old guard of traditional politicians.