Religious Authority in Golan condemns Hikmat al-Hajri’s statements

The Religious Authority in the Occupied Golan has issued a formal condemnation of recent statements made by Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajri, a prominent Druze religious and social leader in Syria. The authority rejected al-Hajri’s late August remarks in which he suggested that the Druze are “an integral part of the State of Israel” and share commonalities with it in both “creed and thought.”

In a statement, the Religious Authority asserted that the “Unitarian creed is loftier and more sublime than to be cast into the political arena” or used as a tool to serve the interests and ambitions of states. The group emphasized that the Druze have historically been an inseparable part of the Arab and Islamic nation and urged the community to maintain its roots and avoid sectarian strife.

The authority noted that while it had previously avoided political intervention to focus on humanitarian support, the escalating situation in Jabal al-Arab—following sectarian massacres in July 2025—necessitated a public stance. It held the ruling authorities responsible for the deteriorating conditions in the region.