First Druze Colonel in Israeli Air Force Takes Command of Maintenance Unit

Col. Awad Suleiman “burst through the glass ceiling, thereby forming an example and an inspiration for so many,” says his commander.

Nasrallah Threatening War Even as Druze in South Lebanon Reject Hezbollah

"Today Lebanon appears to have lost its anchor and is now in need of a resuscitation."

Former Communications Minister Kara Stranded on Iran-Azerbaijan Border after Car Trouble

Kara visited a joint Italian-Israeli dairy farm and cheese factory which is under construction in the Karabakh region.

Former Druze MK to Represent Israel as Senior Emissary on North American Colleges

"In the name of pluralism and diversity, we will work to connect, bridge, and emphasize what we have in common, for our country and our future.”

Yamina Minister to Haredi Leaders: When Did You Last Pray Lying Down in the...

The most combative among the incoming team was undoubtedly the next Minister of Religious Services (Bennett's old job) Matan Kahana from Yamina.

First and Only Memorial Day Ceremony held in Israeli-Arab Society

Four memorial candles were lit in memory of the Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze IDF casualties, and a fifth candle, a candle of hope for the unity of Israeli society.

Druze MK Calls on Likud to Secure a Spot for Pollard on Its Election...

"For years we waited for the moment when you would make aliyah to Eretz Israel and, thank God, this day has come."

Druze Outrage Over Israeli Plan to Install Wind Turbines on Golan Heights

“A state of anger prevails among the people who have moved to their lands to prevent the Israeli authorities from installing the fans.”

Jordanian-Backed Israeli NGO Accused of Illegally Promoting Druze Draft Dodging

"The Druze are our brothers and are a cornerstone of the State of Israel. We cannot allow radical groups with foreign interests to erode our brotherhood."

Religious Minorities Request Their Texts be Read at State Ceremonies for Fallen IDF Soldiers

The petitioners want more inclusiveness in the official ceremonies for religious-minorities who have also fallen in battle.

New Masterplan Approved for Druze Township in Galilee

"Organized, forward-thinking policy of this kind is in the best interests of the residents themselves."

Starting Monday: Nightly Curfew, Schools Shut Down in 40 Red Cities

The PM's press release referenced Proverbs 27:24. Is the PM growing philosophical in the face of a rising plague? We don't know.

Druze Park Ranger Saves Choking Jewish Infant

"I opened his mouth and with my finger attempted to dislodge the blockage. I was able to remove a bit of it and on the next back blow, a piece of banana flew out of the baby’s mouth."

9.2 Million Israelis, 6.8 Million Jews on 2020 Independence Day

Here's a factoid to hang on your fridge door: 45% of all the Jews in the world live in Israel, and 78% of them were born in Israel.

Haifa U Sends Israeli-Arab, Druze, Students to Assist Syrian Refugees in Greece

"At first, I didn’t want the refugees we were helping to know I was a Druze, but they recognized me from my accent."

Tiberias Hospital Performs Gastric Bypass on 3 Siblings on Same Day

The Masoud family lives in Beit Jann, a Druze village on Mount Meron in northern Israel.

Israeli-Arab Who Aided Terror Cell that Killed 2 Druze Cops on Temple Mount Gets...

The terrorists stormed the Temple Mount in the summer of 2017 and murdered two policemen.

170 Druze Men Arrested at Israel Border Heading to Syria

Israeli authorities notified the group before they departed that travel to Syria was illegal; the arrests came after months of investigation.

Druze MDA Volunteers Collected Thousands of Food Items for Needy Families

Many Druze Israelis who recognized the importance of donations for the needy bought food that was handed to the volunteers.

MDA First Female Druze Medi-Cyclist to Serve Golan Height Community

"In my community, they have a difficult time with the fact that a woman would ride a motorcycle or drive an ambulance, and treat patients at all hours of the day."

First Druze Pilot in IAF History Set to Graduate

"This is a moment and an historic achievement for our village and for the entire (Druze) community.”

Likud MK Supports Judge Melcer’s Call to Investigate False Poll Results in Arab Villages

"Around 7 PM, when we had about 40% of the voters, one committee member came up to me and suggested they double the money I receive for this day, and in return I would allow them to share the votes of those who hadn't voted."

Bank of Israel Chief Inaugurates Tech Institute for Young Druze

"The successful integration of young people from the community in the labor market is a natural step that will benefit not only the community, but also the entire Israeli economy."

Latest Poll: ‘Gantz Effect’ Consolidates the Right, Destroys the Left

Almost two months before the elections – advantage Bibi.

Report: Police Investigating Israel’s First Druze Minister

"It's a shame that we continue to deal with trifles instead of my many achievements as communications minister in the Israeli government."

Israeli Minorities Praise Jewish State at International Human Rights Day Conference

Kazim Khalilieh, who presents pro-Israel lectures around the world, discussed the difficulties of advocating for Israel as a member of the Muslim community.

Parks Authority, Police, Arrest Druze Who Slaughtered 44 Protected Partridges for Meat

Border Police forces and inspectors of the Israel Nature and National Parks Authority conducted a search of the home of the suspect in Yarka, and found 44 protected partridges slaughtered and packed in a freezer.

40 Arab Doctors, Interns, Pharmacists Arrested over Forged Diplomas

Using these fraudulent documents to apply to the Israeli health ministry, the suspects received licenses to engage in the medical professions in Israel, police said.

Quneitra Crossing Officially Reopens for Business

Members of UNDOF used the crossing primarily for moving between the two countries; which is how it will be used now.

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