Israel has supplied weapons, ammunition, and financial aid, including salaries, to approximately 3,000 Druze militia fighters in Syria, according to Druze commanders and a Western intelligence source cited by Reuters. This support is reportedly helping to unify previously fragmented Druze factions. The report from Reuters, published on September 16th, 2025, details the ongoing security engagement between Syria and Israel, noting that the countries are inching toward a security deal. The exact timing and specifics of the financial support and weapon deliveries were not immediately detailed, but the collaboration aims to bolster the Druze community's security capabilities. In parallel developments within Syria, the rehabilitation of schools is reportedly in full swing across most provinces, with hundreds already restored just days before the new school year commences. Photos shared by Qalaat Al Mudiq on X (formerly Twitter) show restoration efforts in Idlib and Deir Ezzor provinces. Meanwhile, the Kurdish Democratic Party in Syria (PDK-S) has stated that any dialogue between Kurdish parties and the Syrian government in Damascus will be considered meaningless unless the fate of Afrin, Serê Kaniyê, and Tal Abyad is placed on the main agenda. This statement highlights ongoing political conditions and territorial disputes affecting potential negotiations.
