Israel is exploiting the Syrian government’s failure to secure minority rights in Syria by presenting itself as a protector of the Druze community, analysts and regional military experts told The National,

Four days of clashes between pro-government gunmen and members of a minority sect in Syria have left nearly 100 people dead and raised fears of deadly sectarian violence.

Israel has accused Syria of failing to protect the Druze as Israeli forces occupy and attack parts of the country.