The era of endless tit-for-tat bombings must end. No nation prospers when its skies are filled with fear.

The reality is, we have common enemies - and we can play a major role in regional security.

Syria's Druze are not pawns. They are citizens - deeply rooted, historically loyal, and deserving of every protection under the law. Their safety is non-negotiable.

Peace must be earned through mutual respect, not fear. We will engage where there is honesty and a clear path to coexistence - and walk away from anything less.

We will not be a pawn. Nor will we be a fortress. We will be a state that governs with legitimacy, not just control.