Tamir Murad: The Unbreakable Bond Between Druze and Jews

Tamir Murad, former Israeli diplomat, Researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and IDF reserve officer, shares the remarkable story of the Druze community's historic alliance with the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Drawing on his family's history spanning four generations of military service, Murad explains why the Druze have stood shoulder to shoulder with Israel since before the state's founding. He reflects on his grandmother's journey from Syria, the sacrifices made by Druze soldiers since the 1930s, and the community's unwavering commitment to defending Israel, especially after October 7. Murad also calls for deeper understanding between Jewish and Druze communities, urging Israelis and Jews around the world to learn more about the shared history, values, and covenant that unite the two peoples.