Supporters of Druze faction raise Israeli flags in Sweida on 7 October anniversary

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Supporters of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri rallied in Sweida, Syria, carrying Israeli flags and portraits of Benjamin Netanyahu on the anniversary of the October 7th attacks. Organizers stated the rally aimed to reject extremism and violence against civilians, drawing parallels between the Hamas attack and past violence in Sweida.

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Submitted by Reem Aouir on Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:48 Protest in Syria highlights growing ties between followers of Hikmat al-Hijri and Israel Cars in Sweida show images of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri (X/Screenshot) Off Supporters of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri rallied in the southern Syrian city of Sweida on Wednesday in solidarity with Israel, marking the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023. Footage sh

Supporters of Druze faction raise Israeli flags in Sweida on 7 October anniversary

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