Syria
IDF unveils upgraded Hummer, featuring 'first of its kind' turbo system
“There are some minor differences in appearance, but the real change is on the inside,” unit commander, Maj. A. said to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, while operating the Lavi in real time.
When language becomes a threat to democratic values - opinion
Synagogue attack thwarted: Russia's FSB arrests man allegedly planning arson attack on Jewish site
US believes Israel-Syria normalization chances before Knesset elections 'very slim,' source to Post
Last of Australian ISIS linked families leave Syrian camps
Seven Australian women and 14 children recently arrived in Damascus from the Roj camp in northeast Syria, marking the departure of the last known Australian group from camps for ISIS-linked families.
Turkey captures ten wanted ISIS terrorists in cross-border operation with Syria
Investigators say one of the key figures is Omer Deniz Dundar, who is linked to the planning of the deadly 2015 bombing at Ankara’s main train station.
Iraq’s 1,200-km. trade route could redraw the Middle East - analysis
Iraq has some reticence, in part because Iranian-backed militias in Iraq oppose the new government in Damascus. However, trade may prove more important than sectarian ideology.
Syria pushes to gain closer ties with Western powers as it reaches meetings with G7, NATO, and WHO
The concept is to bring Syria into many key international organizations and to increase the country’s stability and investment opportunities.
Shavuot in the southern Golan: Springs, wineries, and ancient Jewish heritage
The southern Golan Heights emerges as a living landscape where archaeology, hospitality, and community life meet against dramatic volcanic terrain.
Australian women linked to ISIS leave Syrian camp - report
The Australian government has previously ruled out providing direct assistance for the return of Australian families linked to ISIS.
The Arab Spring is dead, and a new social contract has replaced it - analysis
Across the Arab world in 2026, ideology is giving way to pragmatism, as publics prioritize stability, security, and economic delivery over reform
ISIS escalates rhetoric, seeks ‘new phase of fighting’ in Syria - analysis
Foreign fighters and sleeper cells remain a security concern as the group tries to revive its networks after years of territorial collapse.
Syria building US relations while serving pivotal regional role - analysis
Syria knows that working on ties with Israel will be helpful because the US is very close to Israel and focused on Israeli relations currently.
Turkey’s strategy for long-term dominance in the Middle East - opinion
After Assad’s fall, Turkey is quietly building a new sphere of influence across Syria.
