The massacres in Sweida were not merely a passing security incident; they marked a turning point in the relationship between part of the Druze community and Syria’s new authorities, as well as in their attitudes toward Israel.
Caught between a loss of trust in the state and a commitment to Syria’s unity, internal divisions emerged—divisions that Israel sought to exploit to expand its influence in southern Syria.
One year later, the repercussions of the “Black Week” continue to shape a new chapter in Sweida.
