Desecrated Jewish grave & attacks on Druze: Syria’s gov’t struggles to rein in Islamist forces

A gunman stands as Syrian security forces check vehicles entering Druze town of Jaramana, following deadly clashes between Sunnis and Druze in southeast of Damascus, Syria April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar

While the new Syrian government continues to strive for international recognition and sanctions relief, two incidents in recent days have shone a spotlight on the struggles of the leadership, most of which was part of the former Islamist terror group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, to rein in the Islamist forces in the country.