The spiritual leadership of Syria’s Druze community issued an urgent humanitarian appeal on 16 July, asking foreign leaders to intervene to “save Suwayda,” the predominantly Druze province in southern Syria. Senior cleric Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, described in the statements as Israeli-backed, singled out former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for assistance. The broader appeal also named Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Jordan’s King Abdullah II among the figures whom the Druze authorities hope will act. While the statements did not specify the precise nature of the threat, the leadership said international action was needed to address deteriorating security and humanitarian conditions in the province.