Majdal Shams, home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war

In Majdal Shams, located in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, the Druze community maintains its Syrian identity despite the option of Israeli citizenship. With roots in 10th century Ismailism, the Druze minority faces challenges due to the Alpha Line separating them from relatives in Syria and ongoing Israeli settlements in the region. Recent events, including celebrations after the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Israeli incursions into the buffer zone, highlight the complex political and cultural dynamics in the area.

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