Individuals in the Bashan Mountain Republic threatened residents against celebrating Christmas, stating it would mock the blood of Druze martyrs, according to a post by @MarxFemAvery on X between 8:16 p.m. and 9:16 p.m. UTC on December 16, 2025. The post reported the threats occurring in the self-declared Bashan Mountain Republic area of Suwayda Governorate, Syria, during the one-hour reporting window. No official statements from Syrian authorities or Druze leaders confirmed the threats as of 9:16 p.m. UTC.
