Syria
Reporter’s Notebook: The threat along Syrian buffer zone is far from over for Israel
For now, there appears to be little appetite to withdraw from the buffer zone, largely because of lingering questions over whether Syria’s new president is truly capable of controlling the country.
Why Israeli officials fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could still rearm despite Lebanon deal - exclusive
Explosion in crowded Damascus cafe leaves nine people dead, 22 injured
Syrian FM visits Beirut after Trump suggests Damascus should fight Hezbollah
Israel is fighting on four fronts and has killed everyone who could end it - comment
Three years in, with four fronts still open and everyone who had power in December 2023 killed by Israeli fire, can this war ever end?
‘Grant me the governorship of Jerusalem’: Turkish Interior Minister prays for control of Israel
Referring to the fall of the Assad regime, the interior minister said he hoped he would see Jerusalem “liberated” in the same way Damascus was, and that one day “those lands will be ours once again."
On This Day: Six-Day War begins in 1967
In only six days, the IDF conquered the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and east Jerusalem, defeating the armies of Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon.
Syria makes bid to revive hospitality industry with new Tourist Police Unit
The new unit would provide guidance to tourist attractions and assist tourists in traveling safely to designated sites and along established tourism routes.
Trump consolidates Middle East policy by appointing Special Envoy Barrack to Iraq, Syria - analysis
US Envoy Tom Barrack has played a key role in US policy in the Middle East over the past year. He was appointed Special Envoy to Syria last year. He is also the US Ambassador to Turkey.
Trump, Sharaa hold phone call, discuss lifting sanctions, importance of 'prioritizing diplomacy'
During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanctions on Syria was an essential step toward reviving the Syrian economy and attracting investment, the statement said.
How Palestinianism wages war on Zionism and Jewish history - opinion
From history to theology, Jewish ties to Israel predate modern Palestinian nationalism.
Tom Barrack leaves Syria envoy role after steering post-Assad outreach
A Lebanese-American real estate billionaire and longtime ally of US President Donald Trump, Barrack chaired Trump’s 2017 inauguration committee before taking on diplomatic responsibilities.
After years-long drought where Syria, Iraq were running out of water, dams are now full - analysis
Now, Syria is saying water levels have stabilized. Nevertheless, the flooding and the change in water flows show that the region is not on a one-way street to drought.
New Syrian chemical weapons find could help prosecute perpetrators of war crimes, experts say
Syrian Authorities have detained 18 individuals suspected of involvement in operating and managing the Assad regime’s chemical weapons program.
