Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

Majdal Shams, largest of four Druze villages in the Golan, rests on the southern slopes of Mount Hermon. Controlled by Israel since 1967, incorporated into Israel by 1981 legislation, only about ten percent have opted to become Israeli citizens. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

The medieval Nimrod Fortress on the outskirts of Majdal Shams was built on a ridge rising about 800 meters above sea level in the 13th century by Aziz Uthman, nephew of Saladin. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

Trilingual road signs direct traffic to Majdal Shams and Newe Ativ in the Golan Heights. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

A new and enhanced fence marks the Israeli-Syrian border beneath Majdal Shams and serves to prevent infiltration from Syria due to the Syrian revolt or political demonstrations similar to those that took place in May 2011. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

The medieval Nimrod Fortress on the outskirts of Majdal Shams was built on a ridge rising about 800 meters above sea level in the 13th century by Aziz Uthman, nephew of Saladin. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

Incorporated into Israel by 1981 legislation, Majdal Shams remains economically inferior to national average. Some residents blame Israeli discrimination while others take the blame for not fully assimilating and dreaming of returning to Syria. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

A new and enhanced fence marks the Israeli-Syrian border beneath Majdal Shams and serves to prevent infiltration from Syria due to the Syrian revolt or political demonstrations similar to those that took place in May 2011. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

The medieval Nimrod Fortress on the outskirts of Majdal Shams was built on a ridge rising about 800 meters above sea level in the 13th century by Aziz Uthman, nephew of Saladin. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

Majdal Shams, largest of four Druze villages in the Golan, rests on the southern slopes of Mount Hermon. Controlled by Israel since 1967, incorporated into Israel by 1981 legislation, only about ten percent have opted to become Israeli citizens. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

The medieval Nimrod Fortress on the outskirts of Majdal Shams was built on a ridge rising about 800 meters above sea level in the 13th century by Aziz Uthman, nephew of Saladin. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

Majdal Shams, largest of four Druze villages in the Golan, rests on the southern slopes of Mount Hermon. Controlled by Israel since 1967, incorporated into Israel by 1981 legislation, only about ten percent have opted to become Israeli citizens. Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.

Majdal Shams Druze perspective on the Syrian revolt

Salman Fakhr Eddin, a Druze activist and director of Al-Marsad, human rights NGO, defines himself as Arab first and Druze second. "I dream of the day our land is returned to Syria". Majdal Shams, Israel. 10-Mar-2013. The Druze of the Golan Heights are still loyal to Syria in spite of Israel taking over the Golan in the 1967 Six Day War. Residents of Majdal Shams maintain ties with relatives in Syria, study in the Damascus University and export fruit to Syria.