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Druze Residents Expel Israeli Minister Smotrich from Majdal Shams in Golan Heights

Jul 28, 2024, 10:58 AM

Residents of Majdal Shams, a Druze town in the Golan Heights, protested against the visit of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The residents, who were attending a funeral for victims killed by a fallen Iron Dome missile, chanted against Smotrich, calling him a 'criminal' and demanding his departure. Smotrich, who is also the de-facto governor of the West Bank, was expelled from the town after being yelled and cursed at by locals. The incident highlights the tensions between the Druze community and Israeli officials, particularly in the context of the ongoing occupation of the Golan Heights.