Syria

Direction and distance sign for the Syrian capital at Mount Bental Israeli military outpost on the

Syria, Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say

The two sides have held face-to-face meetings aimed at calming tensions and preventing conflict in the border region.

By REUTERS
27/05/2025

Trump lays out new Middle East vision, from ceasefires to regional partners

President Trump’s evolving Middle East policy, highlighting a strategic shift from traditional Western intervention toward fostering regional partnerships, diplomacy, and sustainable peace.

Voluntary land swaps could be key to Mideast stability

A confluence of circumstances has presented an opportunity for a voluntary border realignment.

27/05/2025

US-backed Kurds strike deal with Syrian gov't to clear ISIS camps

Syria’s new government will relocate ISIS families from camps, with Kurdish and US support.

Trump Tower project in Syria: Symbolic or strategic?

Some are skeptical about a $200 million tower in Damascus with the Trump name, while others believe it could herald a new era of stability and economic development in Syria.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
26/05/2025

US Syria envoy Barrack meets Syrian president to discuss path for 'peace and prosperity'

America’s new envoy, who is also the ambassador to Turkey, has vowed to bring home Americans who have been missing in Syria.

Overlooking southern Syria from the IDF's military post on Mount Hermon

ISIS activity may return in southern Syria amid Israeli incursions

Other Syrian opposition groups will reportedly take action against the leadership of President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the report added, noting feelings of discontent rising among residents in the area.

US lifting of sanctions on Syria signals fresh start for diplomatic ties

The Treasury Department's OFAC said that it "issued Syria to provide immediate sanctions relief for Syria in line with the President’s announcement for the cessation of all sanctions."

Normalization with Iraq? Druze ex-minister discusses relations with Israel's bordering states

Kara, a senior figure in the Druze community, is no longer a politician and holds no official Israeli role.

By SARI MAKOVER-BELIKOV
24/05/2025
  People celebrate after US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would order the lifting of san

Syria welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on country

The lifting of sanctions is said to come into effect on Sunday.

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