What to Know About the Fighting in Southern Syria
Druse militiamen have been fighting with Bedouins in the Sweida Province, and Syrian government forces and the Israeli military are getting involved.
al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )
Clashes Between Bedouin and Druse in Syria Kill More Than 50, Health Official and Rights Group Say
The violence underscores the government’s challenge to assert nationwide control as ethnic and religious tensions simmer after the end of the civil war.
After Decades as Enemies, Syria and Israel Now Share a Common Foe
The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ground: antipathy for Iran.
Israel and Syria in U.S.-Brokered Talks to End Border Conflict, Trump Envoy Says
Thomas J. Barrack Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, says Washington is facilitating the discussions and prioritizing economic development over nation-building in the Middle East.
As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?
President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials laid out expectations from the new government in Damascus.
Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader
U.S. officials said sanctions against targets such as its central bank would end, but they would remain on Syria’s former dictator, Bashar al-Assad.
Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader
U.S. officials said sanctions against targets such as its central bank would end, but they would remain on Syria’s former dictator, Bashar al-Assad.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Photos: A Road Trip Through Syria After the Fall of Bashar al-Assad
After decades of dictatorship and 13 years of civil war, can Syria put itself back together? Our journalists traveled the length of the country to explore its hopes and its challenges.