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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Israeli Druze leader meets US envoy Barrack in Paris, urging him to protect his brethren in Syria
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIsraeli Druze leader Sheikh Muafak Tarif meets in Paris with US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack.
In a statement on the meeting, Tarif says he urged the US envoy to ensure the implementation of the ceasefire in southern Syria in addition to urging him to open a humanitarian corridor to the predominantly Druze area of Sweida, there, which he says is under siege and enduring shortages in aid.
Today I had a warm and informative meeting with Israeli Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif and his team. We discussed the situation in Suwayda and how to bring together the interests of all parties, de-escalate tensions, and build understanding. pic.twitter.com/A7htbbSl2r
— Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) August 19, 2025
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