Tensions escalated in Jaramana, Syria, following a gunfight between security forces and local armed men, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
Syria's Tensions Rise After Violent Clash in Jaramana
Syria's Tensions Rise After Violent Clash in Jaramana
After a deadly confrontation, security forces strengthen presence in the contested Druse town outside Damascus.
On March 2, 2025, Syrian security forces were deployed in the majority-Druse town of Jaramana near the capital, following a violent clash that left one security officer dead and nine others injured. The incident, which took place on Friday night, has intensified local and international scrutiny. Druse spiritual leaders condemned the violence, attributing it to a lack of discipline among the assailants, whom they claim do not reflect their community's values. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel publicly warned that harm to the Druse by the Syrian regime would provoke a strong military response from Israel, highlighting the fragile dynamics surrounding this religious minority, which is also found in the Golan Heights, Lebanon, and Israel. The situation remains tense as security forces maintain their presence in the area to prevent further unrest.
