Syria

A non-interventionist approach in Syria is extremely dangerous

Given the risks of non-intervention, Trump will sooner than later recognize that the US cannot simply divorce itself from an unstable region where the US has a huge vested interest in its stability.

Bashar al-Assad's wife files for divorce, seeks to move to UK

Asma al-Assad moved to Syria in 2000 and married Assad in the same year at the age of 25. 

Has Julani become a pragmatic politician after being a jihadist leader?

Has he really changed, or is Julani a clever politician who knows how to direct the right message to his target audiences?

By ATAR PORAT
22/12/2024

New Syrian government bans Iranians from flying over country

Why is there growing concern in the security establishment about the new regime in Syria if it's blocking Iranian weapons shipments?

22/12/2024

Israel should not gamble on the Kurds, our strategy should be based in reality

With the stars aligning, Israel, as a regional power, should use its new and improved position to advance its security interests, basing them on the reality on the ground, not wishful thinking.

By ATAR PORAT
22/12/2024

Syria's de facto ruler reassures minorities, meets Lebanese Druze leader

Sharaa said no sects would be excluded in Syria in what he described as "a new era far removed from sectarianism."

By REUTERS
22/12/2024

Turkey's foreign minister meets HTS leader in Damascus

Fidan's visit comes amid fighting in northeast Syria between Turkey-backed Syrian fighters and the Kurdish YPG militia.

By REUTERS
22/12/2024

IDF operation in Syria 'wise and correct,' Druze Majdal Shams mayor says

‘Proud Israeli’ Mayor Dolan Abu Saleh: “I love to be part of society in the State of Israel … we want this feeling to be mutual and not one-sided.”

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
22/12/2024

'A new Putin': Turkey's Erdogan eyes power in Syria as Israel watches nervously

If Turkey decides to arm the rebel forces, it is unclear how Israel will respond and whether it will be able to thwart the transfer of American-backed weapons. 

22/12/2024

US, Israel plan to respond to Houthis, hostage deal progresses

Two indicted for Hezbollah spying • Hamas official reportedly killed in Jabalya strike • Katz: If Hezbollah does not retreat beyond Litani, we will crush it

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