A woman was lightly injured by celebratory gunfire as Syrian Druze clerics visited a shrine in northern Israel. Nearby communities reported property damage and accused the police of inaction. The spiritual leader of Israel's Druze community has condemned the gunfire and warned against further incidents. The visit follows an invitation from the Druze community in Israel but has faced opposition from other Druze in Syria. Israel has voiced support for Syria's Druze and mistrust of the country's new Islamist leaders.

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