US envoy accuses Druze sheikh of using its backing to persecute other members of the community
US envoy Tom Barrack accused an unnamed Druze leader in southern Syria of exploiting perceived Israeli and US support to persecute other Druze. The remarks refer to tensions involving Hikmat al-Hijri, a prominent leader in Sweida who opposes Damascus's authority and has sought Israeli support.
Tom Barrack Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri Sweida Syria
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