Ancient Syrian Town Seeks Interfaith Peace After Long War
Syria’s civil war drove a wedge between the residents of the small town of Maaloula, where two-thirds are Christian and one-third Muslim. Can they live together peacefully again?
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Kurdish fighters withdraw from key Syrian dam after agreement with Damascus
The Syrian government has deployed forces to a key dam in northern Syria, taking over from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) following a deal.
Erdoğan lambasts Israel for undermining stability in Syria
Turkey’s president lashes out shortly after talks with Netanyahu’s government aimed at defusing tensionsThe Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has lambasted Israel for undermining stability in neighbouring Syria during a diplomatic forum, days afte…
Syrian new president affirms commitment to dialogue, diplomacy
Syrian new President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has reaffirmed Damascuss strong commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as essential tools for resolving conflicts and promoting regional and global stability.
Israeli military organises tourist tours of newly occupied Syrian territory
Twice-daily hiking trips for civilians in Golan buffer zone recently seized by Israel sold out almost immediatelyIsrael’s military is organising hiking tours for civilians in newly occupied Syrian territory during the Passover holiday, local media has …
Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.
Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria
The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group could break thousands of hardened fighters out of prison.
Israel lobbying US against F-35 sale to Turkey: MEE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been lobbying US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to block the sale of F-35 warplanes to Turkey, citing concerns over Ankara’s growing influence in Syria, three sources, including two senior western official…
Syria Likely Has Over 100 Chemical Weapons Sites, Inspectors Say
The number, far higher than any previous estimate, poses a test for the new government. Experts fear that sarin, chlorine and mustard gas stockpiles could be unsecured.
Surprising Allies for Syria’s New Leaders: Some Jews Who Fled Long Ago
A group of Jews who left Syria decades ago wants sanctions relief for a government with former ties to Al Qaeda, despite wariness from other Jewish groups and from Israel.