Israel’s Druze: Loyalty, Sacrifice, and a Shared Future

Today’s episode highlights one of the most remarkable communities in the Middle East: the Druze citizens of Israel.During the holiday period of Ziyarat al-Nabi Shuʿayb, centered at the shrine near Tiberias, Avi Kaner explores the history, loyalty, and sacrifice of the Druze community.In this episode:Who the Druze are and where they liveWhy their bond with Israel became historicHow their service record has been outsized for such a small communityExamples of Druze generals, officers, diplomats, and politiciansThe story of fallen heroes like Mahmoud Kheir al-Din and Zidan SaifHow Druze shaped the IDF, police, and public lifeThe distinct story of the Golan Heights DruzeWhy younger generations there are increasingly integrating into Israeli societyAnd what the Druze example says about shared citizenship in the Middle EastA small community.A profound legacy.A bond written in sacrifice.