Syria
US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say
The move comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Baghdad over Washington's push to curb Iranian influence in Iraqi politics.
Syrian government announce integration deal with Kurdish forces
Putin, Syrian President al-Sharaa meet, discuss sending Russian military aid to Middle East
Trump speaks with Syria’s Sharaa to ensure peace, cooperation in eastern Syria
Syrian Democratic Forces leave Aleppo, announce understanding for ceasefire
Mazloum Abdi, head of the SDF, said that the group had reached an understanding for a ceasefire, in order to allow for the evacuation of trapped civilians and fighters from Aleppo.
US conducts large-scale strikes on ISIS targets in Syria
The strikes are a continuation of Operation Hawkeye Strike, CENTCOM said, an operation that began in retaliation for an Islamic State attack that killed two US soldiers and one civilian.
US envoy to Syria calls for immediate ceasefire between SDF, Syrian military
United States Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack warned that the "deeply concerning" clashes may "risk undermining the progress achieved since the fall of the Assad regime."
Israel’s 'Wild West' of weapons is a growing national security threat - opinion
The vast smuggling effort and widespread availability of weapons is no longer a marginal criminal phenomenon but an ongoing strategic threat that urgently demands a national response.
Israel, Syria deal has ‘great potential’ to expand Abraham Accords, envoy to US tells ‘Post’
In an interview with the Post and remarks to Fort Worth Jews, Ambassador Yeichel Leiter discusses Syria, the Trump administration, and how Jews can combat rising antisemitism.
Syria says it has taken control of Aleppo's Sheikh Maksoud neighborhood, Kurdish forces deny claims
The Syrian forces combed through 90% the neighbourhood according to the SANA News Agency, while Kurdish representatives assured Reuters that their forces were still present in Aleppo.
My Word: Who, what, and where is next for Israel and the world? - opinion
Antisemitism morphed this century into anti-Zionism or anti-Israelism, evident from the UN-sponsored anti-Israel fest at the Durban Conference in September 2001, leading to the Bondi Beach massacre.
Donald Trump reimagines Israel's border with Syria, from buffer zones to bunny slopes
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Trump envisions turning Mount Hermon into a ski resort as part of his new peace plan, blending security with economic cooperation for Israel and Syria.
'Mercenaries for foreigners': Khamenei accuses Iranian protesters of acting on behalf of Trump
The demonstrations, which began in Tehran last month, have spread to all of Iran's 31 provinces but have yet to reach the scale of the 2022-3 unrest sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
As ceasefires unravel, Israel faces critical decisions on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria fronts - editorial
Israel faces mounting challenges: a stalled ceasefire in Gaza, rising Hezbollah threats in Lebanon, and a critical security opportunity with Syria.