A recent conference held in Washington, organized by prominent figures within the Druze community, aimed to bolster support for Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri, a key Druze leader from the Sweida region, against the Syrian government led by President Ahmad al-Shara. The event, which included several members of Congress, sought to raise awareness about allegations of government violations and provide necessary backing for Al-Hijri's demands. Key congressional figures, such as Representatives Marilinda Garcia and Corey Mills, who have experience visiting Syria, attended the conference to discuss the current political landscape.

Despite the strong intentions behind the conference, Samer Al-Safadi, a political consultant with the Syrian American Coalition, emphasized the modest scale of the gathering. He suggested that while the conference sought to spotlight Al-Hijri's plight and emphasize the need for accountability from the Syrian government, its limited size and scope could hinder any substantial impact on broader U.S. foreign policy regarding Syria. This raises questions about the effectiveness of such initiatives in influencing significant governmental actions.

In addition to the conference, recent tensions in the Sweida region have been fueled by social media controversies, particularly following comments by the director of internal security, Suleiman Abdul-Baqi, indicating an impending government military presence in the area. This has sparked public debate and concern over the direct implications for the Druze community in Sweida and highlights the complexities surrounding internal Syrian governance and the external support they are rallying.