Lebanese Druze Leader Wiam Wahhab in Fiery Interview: Israeli Strikes in Syria to Defend the Druze Are Justified; Sunnis Curse Us, Call Us Heretics, Want to Slaughter Us and Our Children
He stated that all the Arabs are making peace with Israel, while he is criticized for supporting Israel's attack on Syria. Shouting, he accused Sunnis of cursing the Druze, branding them heretics, and threatening to slaughter them and their children. Raising his voice further, he lashed out at Sunnis with derogatory names, saying they should go to Palestine and that he would follow right behind them, adding that they were 'pushovers' who are 'all under Netanyahu's boot.'
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