The Druze (Arabic: derz蘋 or durz蘋?? plural dur贖z, Hebrew:??druzim) are an esoteric, monotheistic religious community found primarily in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan, which emerged during the 11th century from Ismailism, that incorporated several elements of Gnosticism, Neoplatonism and other philosophies. The Druze call themselves Ahl al-Tawhid (People of Unitarianism or Monotheism) or al-Muwa廎丟艇id贖n (Unitarians, Monotheists), in which the official name of the sect is al-Muwa廎丟艇id贖n al Dururz (The Unitarian Druze).

The Institute of Druze Studies estimates that 40% ??0% of Druze live in Syria, 30% ??40% in Lebanon, 6% ??7% in Israel, and 1% ??2% in Jordan.