Syria

BEHIND THE LINES: With Turkey's backing of Hamas and disputes in Syria, the future of Jerusalem-Ankara ties look dim.

Syrian-born businessman Yahya Kirdi told the 'Post' that the new Syrian regime is an extremist Islamist regime.

Houthi leader addressed recent developments in the Middle East in a statement and claimed there is a broader Israeli strategic plan targeting Iraq.

Azerbaijani officials said that they were ready to facilitate positive relations between the two countries.

The demand for federal rule has gathered momentum as alarm spread through Syria's minorities over last month's mass killings of Alawites.

A source noted that any action posing danger to Israel will also put the Syrian government at risk.

A senior Hezbollah official said the group was prepared to engage in talks with Aoun if Israel withdrew from south Lebanon and halted its military strikes.

Israel and Turkey have recently discussed creating a coordination mechanism in Syria in efforts to prevent friction, days after Trump praised Erdogan in his meeting with Netanyahu.

The Turkish-Syrian connection has been tightening recently. A Western intelligence source previously told the 'Post' that Turkey wants to become Syria's air defense provider.

Syria's transitional government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, held its first meeting on April 7, focusing on reconstruction and unity.