Military court holds second trial session for Suwayda defendants as Druze leader thanks Israel

A military court in Damascus held the second session of the trial for defendants in the 2025 Suwayda clashes, while Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri thanked Israel for its intervention.

• The military criminal court in Damascus held the second session of the trial for defendants in the July 2025 Suwayda clashes.
• Judge Hatem al-Naasan, head of the investigation committee, said the trial is proceeding with defendants and their lawyers present and ensures fair trial guarantees.
• The investigation committee said on July 3 that the military public prosecutor had referred some individuals to the investigating judge and some cases to the court.
• Druze spiritual leader Hikmat al-Hijri thanked the Israeli government for its intervention and said the Druze aim for independence and are building institutions in 'Jabal Bashan'.