A delegation of Syrian Druse recently visited Israel for a pilgrimage to a shrine, marking a rare interaction between the two countries as Israel seeks to expand its influence in post-Assad Syria. The visit, organized by Druse leader Sheikh Muwafaq Tarif, was a significant moment for the community, many of whom live in southern Syria. Israel has indicated readiness to defend the Druse population in Syria and may allow some to work in the Golan Heights, amid ongoing tensions in the region following the collapse of the Assad regime.
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