Hikmat al-Hijri, the head of the Druze religious authority in Syria’s Sweida province, has begun openly expressing his intention to isolate the region and keep any emerging entity beyond the control of the central government.

Since the war with Iran began on June 13, 2025, “Israel” has been waking up to a harsh new reality—one where its cracked dome, trembling arrow, and once-mighty shield have crumbled under Tehran’s relentless missile fire.

The Israeli Occupation government has punished media outlets challenging its narrative, even cutting ads from Haaretz over its criticism of collective punishment and apartheid policies against Palestinians.

The relationship between Judaism and Zionism is not unified, while many Jews see the so-called “Israel” as the realization of their national aspirations, others deal with Zionism with caution or opposition.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, American Jewish activist Medea Benjamin said she believes that pressure on the U.S. government to stop supporting “Israel” with money and arms must continue to compel it to end its aggression on Gaza.