Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Commits To Security For Druze During Ceasefire Agreement

In an address on Wednesday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke about security for the Druze.

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00:00Today, as we face this challenge, we find ourselves in the heart of a battle aimed at preserving the unity of our nation.

00:08The Israeli entity, known for its repeated attempts to destabilize us and sow division,

00:13once again seeks to turn our land into a battlefield of chaos and to dismantle the fabric of our people.

00:20We have therefore decided to entrust certain local factions and the Druze's spiritual leadership

00:26with the responsibility of maintaining security in Soweda.

00:30This decision stems from a deep understanding of the dangers this situation poses to our country

00:35and the risk of being dragged into a new war that can derail our recovery from past conflict and ongoing economic and political challenges.

00:44We are committed to holding accountable those who wronged our Druze brothers and sisters.

00:49They are under the protection of the state and it is through law and justice.