700,000 Druze Starving–Trump Alert!

Tim Ballard warns that 700,000 Druze and Christians in Syria face starvation and jihadist threats, urgently calling on President Trump to act before it’s too late.

Story Highlights

Tim Ballard documents daily “horrific footage” of siege conditions in As-Suwayda, Syria, targeting Druze and Christian minorities.
700,000 Syrian Druze on the brink of death by starvation, echoing ISIS atrocities Ballard witnessed in Iraq from 2017-2019.
Druze Council and Ballard demand U.S.-led international humanitarian corridor to save besieged communities.
President Trump’s administration faces key decision on trusting Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa and extending Abraham Accords amid jihadist risks.
U.S. Capitol briefing in February 2026 spotlights crisis, positioning Druze as loyal allies who protect Christians and Jews.

Ballard’s On-the-Ground Documentation

Tim Ballard receives daily footage from assets in As-Suwayda showing systematic violence and starvation against Druze and Christian communities. He describes a deliberate siege aimed at breaking these minorities, with 700,000 Druze facing death. Ballard, drawing from his 2017-2019 work rescuing Yazidis and Christians from ISIS in northern Iraq, warns jihadists could reactivate anytime. His efforts bridge affected populations to U.S. policymakers, emphasizing Druze loyalty: they stand and die for Christians, Jews, or anyone.

U.S. Capitol Briefing Exposes Crisis

A February 2026 U.S. Capitol briefing highlighted the plight of Druze and Christians in Syria. Ballard, alongside Druze representatives, demanded an internationally supervised humanitarian corridor to deliver aid. Father Waqqas noted no divisions between Christians and Druze in Suwayda, underscoring unified suffering. Ballard’s October 2025 assessment detailed coordinated violence against Christians. This appeal targets President Trump’s administration for immediate relief and policy direction.

Geopolitical Stakes for Trump Administration

Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa made overtures to align with the West, raising questions about extending Abraham Accords. Ballard urges caution against ousting him, warning replacements could worsen jihadist threats. Syria’s prewar 23 million population halved by displacement, leaving hundreds of thousands of orphans. Druze-Israelis, numbering 200,000, maintain family ties to Syrian kin, positioning Druze as a bridge in Middle East dynamics. Trump’s team must balance engagement with minority protection.

Ballard continues rescue operations regardless of diplomacy, seeking political solutions. He notes conflicting stories from the region, with Western media misrepresenting Druze-Israel support. Limited independent verification exists for atrocity claims, and no Syrian government responses appear in available data. Pragmatic U.S. action could stabilize the area while safeguarding persecuted faiths, aligning with conservative priorities of religious freedom and limited intervention.

Tim Ballard & Druze Council Demand U.S. Action In Syria

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Humanitarian and Security Imperatives

Short-term, 700,000 face existential threats from violence and famine in southern Syria. Long-term, humanitarian corridors could protect minorities post-conflict. U.S. decisions will shape Syria’s Western or Eastern alignment, impacting Israeli security and regional jihadists. Ballard’s credible history positions his call as vital for Trump to prioritize aid without overreach. Druze historical defense of others reinforces their value as allies against extremism.