Golan Druze March for Syrian Independence Day

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Golan Druze March for Syrian Independence Day

Hundreds of Druze on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights marched Monday for Syrian independence day, carrying portraits of President Bashar al-Assad and chanting anti-Israel slogans.

"God save Syria!" they shouted as they rallied in the town of Masada. "Down with the occupation!"

Israeli officials say there are about 20,000 Druze on the strategic plateau seized by Israel from neighboring Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War.

Israel subsequently annexed the 1,200 square kilometers (460 square miles) of territory in an action never recognized by the international community.

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