[UPDATE-Aug 26, 2026-Israel-Iran War] Gaza-Hamas, Lebanon-Hezbollah, Syria: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Syrian Druze wave Israeli flags in ‘convoy of gratitude’ Druze residents of southern Syria held a striking show of support for Israel on Monday, August 24, driving through the Suwayda area in a “convoy of gratitude” while waving numerous Israeli flags. The demonstration came amid renewed US-mediated negotiations between Israel and Syria over a possible security agreement, with the future security of southern Syria and its Druze population among Israel’s key concerns. The Druze participants said they were thanking Israel for standing by their community during the massacres in Suwayda in July 2025, when Syrian government forces and allied fighters…