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The situation is particularly acute in the province of Suwayda, populated predominantly by Druze. Local residents denied military units from Damascus entry into the province, saying that handing over their weapons was premature.

IsraelInfo reports this.

The spiritual leader of the Druze community, Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri, noted that disarmament will become possible only after the formation of a full-fledged state and the adoption of a constitution that will take into account the rights of the Druze. He stressed that such changes are necessary to ensure equality and community autonomy.

There are an estimated 5,000 armed fighters in Suwayda province who have entered into an agreement not to hand over their weapons to the new administration. They believe that the interim government is unable to protect their rights, especially in matters related to the new constitution.

Lawyer Mufid Abu Ammar, founder of the Free Lawyers Association of the Suwayda Peace Movement, said the current interim government is unstable and is dealing with issues that are not within its competence. He also noted that the government is not fulfilling its obligations, including the release of prisoners from prisons.

In addition, the religious leadership of the province opposes the centralization of power, emphasizing that Suwayda has existed for many years as an autonomous region with its own institutions. Local residents have expressed dissatisfaction with Damascus’ attempts to impose its own governor, believing that their own candidate has a better understanding of local needs and realities.

Earlier, Kursor reported that the Druze leader stated the need for peace with Israel.

The Druze leader noted that the Shia resistance ceased to exist after the death of Hassan Nasrallah.