Jews, Druze Align: Muslim Brotherhood Rise in Syria after Fall of Assad Creates Interesting Partnership
Syria may appear calm at the moment, but the power struggles are deafening. With Assad toppled and the Muslim Brotherhood scrambling to fill the void, two unlikely forces—Jews and Druze—are quietly carving out a front of their own. In the shadows of a fractured state, old rivalries are being set aside, strategies are being drawn, and alliances are forming that could redraw the map of the Middle East. This is not a story of chaos; it’s a story of calculated moves, survival, and a new kind of battlefield where faith, strategy, and history collide.
As Syria re-enters the international spotlight following the collapse of the Assad regime, a series of quiet but consequential developments are reshaping the Middle East in ways most audiences are not being fully briefed on. Pastor Mark Biltz, founder of El Shaddai Ministries, a nationally recognized analyst of Middle East geopolitics and biblical history, is uniquely positioned to help audiences understand what is really happening — and why it matters now.
Of course, this all says nothing about U.S. NATO partner Turkey is supports the Muslim Brotherhood, and vice versa. This throws additional monkey wrenches into the geopolitical apparatus.
Recent investigative reporting reveals that Israel has been conducting covert operations inside southern Syria, quietly backing Druze militias as a hedge against the new Islamist-leaning leadership in Damascus. These actions signal deep Israeli concern that post-Assad Syria may not stabilize but instead become another hostile front. The involvement of minority groups such as the Druze adds another layer of volatility, underscoring how fragile Syria’s post-war power structure remains.
At the same time, President Trump has rebuffed Israeli requests to maintain certain U.S. sanctions on Syria, choosing instead to lift long-standing restrictions tied to the Assad era. This decision exposes a rare strategic divergence between Washington and Jerusalem and raises serious questions about whether economic normalization will curb extremism or inadvertently empower it. It also highlights how quickly Syria is being repositioned within broader U.S. regional strategy.
Adding to the uncertainty are continued U.S. military operations and violent incidents involving American forces in Syria, many of which are circulating online with little context or explanation. These developments point to a landscape defined by proxy conflicts, shifting alliances, and unresolved territorial tensions, all unfolding in one of the most historically and prophetically significant regions on earth.
Mark Biltz brings decades of experience connecting modern Middle East developments to the region’s ancient geography, borders, and enduring religious fault lines. He offers clear, measured analysis without sensationalism, making complex geopolitical realities accessible to both faith-based and general audiences. With Syria once again becoming a flashpoint for regional instability and global power competition, Biltz is a timely, compelling guest who can provide clarity where confusion dominates the narrative.
Relevant articles:
Trump rebuffed Israeli request to keep some sanctions on Syria — report | The Times of Israel
Turkey says SDF, Israel coordination hinders Damascus talks | The Jerusalem Post
Israeli covert activities in Syria seek to thwart Sharaa’s government – The Washington Post
Q&A:
- What is Israel trying to prevent with its covert support of Druze forces inside southern Syria, and what does that tell us about how unstable post-Assad Syria really is?
- Why did President Trump reject Israeli requests to keep sanctions on Syria, and what risks does that decision pose for both Israel’s security and U.S. interests?
- Is Syria genuinely moving toward normalization, or are Western governments underestimating the ideological roots of the new leadership in Damascus?
- How do minority groups like the Druze factor into Syria’s future, and why are they suddenly so central to regional power calculations?
- What does the continued presence of U.S. forces and recent violent incidents involving American troops reveal about Washington’s true role in Syria today?
- Why is Syria once again becoming a focal point for proxy conflicts rather than a stabilized post-war state?
- How do these developments fit into the broader pattern of shifting alliances and border tensions across the Middle East?
- Why does Syria remain one of the most strategically and historically significant territories in the world, both geopolitically and biblically?
ABOUT PASTOR MARK BILTZ…
Pastor Mark Biltz was born and raised Catholic. He spent four years in a Catholic Seminary studying to become a priest. He not only knows Latin, but he knows how to conduct the entire Latin Catholic Mass. Biltz is also extremely familiar with the Catholic hierarchy, doctrine and culture.
Today, he is the founder and Senior Pastor of El Shaddai Ministries in Washington State. He is a well-known and popular speaker on the Feasts of the Lord and has authored four best-selling books and videos on the Feasts that have gone global.
Mark Biltz has lectured at congregations and conferences all over the world including twelve countries on 5 continents. He’s been on the cover of several magazines and has been interviewed many times on national radio stations as well as appearing on several different television programs.
Pastor Biltz has a local congregation in Washington State and live-streams their weekly service on their website at www.esm.us as well as on face-book and you-tube to over 200 cities from 20 nations.
You can learn more about Pastor Biltz’s ministry and his book, America at War: 2024 – 2026 by visiting www.esm.us
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