Damascus

The capital city of Syria, Damascus is one of the great historic cities of the Middle East and is considered one of the oldest, if not the oldest, capital in the world with a history going back thousands of years.

It has a rich history, having been an important city to many empires throughout time, and countless ruling dynasties have called the city home.

At one point, Damascus was renowned as an important cultural and economic center in the Middle East and historic buildings dotted the city.

However, in recent years, the city has fallen into drastic decline and lost much of its historic splendor due to the Syrian Civil War and the conflict with ISIS. 

Despite this, it still maintains an important role as the seat of power of the Syrian government.

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 An Israeli soldier holds a megaphone as Israeli-Druze gather, near the ceasefire line amid the conf

Netanyahu confirms ceasefire, Syrian withdrawal from Sweida due to 'forceful action'

"I instructed the IDF to act with force because the Damascus regime sent its army south of the capital and massacred the Druze," Netanyahu said.

17/07/2025
 Damage around Qamishli International Airport area, in Syria, December 10, 2024

Israel's attacks on Damascus hinder chemical weapons search, Syrian official says

The OPCW will hold an urgent meeting on Tuesday next week to discuss the situation and impact of the Israeli attacks.

By REUTERS
17/07/2025

Western diplomats were within meters of Israeli strikes in Damascus, sources say

No one in the convoy was injured, and it continued on its way, the people said, declining to give further details on the nationalities or number of those involved.

17/07/2025
  Syrian Druze fly Israeli flag in Sweida, July 16, 2025.

Syrian Druze fly Israeli flag on roof in Sweida as IDF strikes regime targets

The footage was also recirculated across Israeli media, including public broadcaster, KAN News.

 Smoke rises following Israeli airstrike next to the presidential palace in Syria's capital Damascus

Syrian gov't will soon withdraw forces from Druze areas, Israeli official tells 'Post'

Earlier, Reuters reported that Syria's Druze have reached a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government in Sweida that will take immediate effect.

Attacks on Syrian forces to quell sectarian clashes leave 18 dead, Israel strikes to protect Druze

The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday on the highway linking Damascus to Sweida, witnesses said.

14/07/2025

Syrian activist to TML: Visit to Israel, Knesset was 'unprecedented moment for peace'

Syrian political figure Shadi Martini described his Knesset address as a 'once-in-a-century opportunity' and confirmed holding recent talks with Syria’s new president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE , GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
13/07/2025

UK reestablishes diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus

Syria’s state media noted, “during the meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation were discussed, in addition to regional and international development."

UK reestablishes diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus

"There is renewed hope for the Syrian people," UK FM David Lammy said during his visit to Damascus.

05/07/2025

Israeli special forces operate near Damascus via helicopter landings

According to the report, three helicopters landed at the site, which once belonged to the Republican Guard Division under Bashar al-Assad's regime.

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