Druze community leaders in southern Syria spoke in favor of being annexed to Israel’s Golan Heights, amid fears of retribution by Sunni Islamist rebels.

'I came here to bow my head before those who fell in the north and those who fell in the south, who stormed into the fire,' Netanyahu says.

Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif said, 'This is a very emotional event. Planting trees represents life. We are paying respect to our soldiers.'

The Druze community often shows vocal support for the State of Israel, with many serving in Israel's Defense Forces. 

Meet the Druze Israeli who is making sure that underprivileged children from his community have a place to call home.

'Our hearts go out to the families, out of responsibility, solidarity and out of a belief in human equality, a refreshment station and water for the evacuees from Mount Meron.'

A father of three from the northern Druze town of Maghar decided to donate part of his liver after hearing about the sick Jordanian boy via social media.

'Dr. Zarka’s spirit of dedication upholds the values of the Declaration of Independence...expresses the brotherly alliance between us and the Druze community.'

A Muslim, Bedouin, Druze, and Christian Arab express their appreciation for Israel, a country where they have full rights and freedom unlike minorities in other countries in the region.

Though small in size, the Druze community remains an integral component of Israeli society.