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What’s driving the escalating violence at the Syria-Lebanon border?

Hezbollah smuggling thrived under Assad, but al-Sharaa regime crackdown sparks heavy border clashes with Lebanon; despite ceasefire announcement, fighting continues as both sides send reinforcements to border region

Lior Ben Ari | 03.19.25

אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולני מנהיג הייאת תחריר א שאם סוריה מורדים נגד משטר אסד נפל דמשק

'You can’t go from al-Qaeda to human rights overnight,' expert warns about Syria’s al-Sharaa

Amine Ayoub, fellow at Middle East Forum, says Syrian leader remains security threat despite rebranding; defends Israel’s decision to renew strikes in Gaza, arguing that Hamas cannot be negotiated with

Ynet | 03.19.25

Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa appointed Syrian president, armed factions disband

After 54 years of Assad family rule, Syria enters a new era with Ahmad al-Sharaa as transitional president; rebel factions unite to form a national army, pledging to rebuild the country and reshape its foreign policy and economy

Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 01.29.25

הרב אברהם חמרה ז"ל. נפגש עם חאפז אל-אסד ודיבר אל ליבו

Chief Rabbi of Israel's Syrian Jews asks de facto leader to 'protect' his Jews

Rabbi Binyamin Hamra turns to Ahmad al-Sharaa, asking him to safeguard Syria's very small Jewish community and their historical sites for the future

Itamar Eichner | 01.05.25

Syria's international airport to reopen in bid to show stability

De facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa announces international flights to the country will resume soon as more countries decide to open routes to Syria

Ynet | 01.04.25

This was the year that changed the Middle East

Analysis: The Middle East at the start of 2025 looks completely different than it did a year ago, and there are more changes in store, as the geopolitical moves continue, including normalization with Saudi Arabia

Smadar Perry | 01.02.25

Turkish officials say Israel 'betting on wrong horse in Syria'

Ankara stressed Jerusalem's skepticism of de facto Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammed al-Golani) is 'beneficial to the Iranian snake' and that cooperation in the region could better both country's positions

Itamar Eichner | 12.29.24

אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני ששמו האמיתי אחמד א-שרע השליט בפועל של סוריה ומנהיג המורדים הג'יהאדיסטים מ הייאת תחריר א-שאם במפגש עם בכיר מקטאר ב דמשק 23 בדצמבר

Syria's de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years

New Syria leader says in the first interview dealing with elections in Syria that drafting of new constitution could take up to three years

Reuters | 12.29.24

'Death or imprisonment': Syrian media workers fear new regime

While Syrian opposition channels that broadcast outside of the country celebrated Assad's fall, pro-regime channels and workers say they fear changes that could negatively impact them

Lior Ben Ari | 12.25.24

דמשק סורים חוגגים לאחר הדחת נשיא בשאר אל אסאד

Arab League members urge political transition and stability in post-Assad Syria

Arab nations urge stability in Syria, backing a political process while avoiding foreign interference; concerns grow over armed factions and leadership uncertainties amid calls for unity and peace

Hudhaifa Ebrahim/The Media Line | 12.24.24

Israel tells Syria it won't accept Jihadist presence in southern part of country

Message sent to de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa stresses Israel intends to maintain its security and will consider leaving buffer zone should stable government be established

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 12.23.24

US drops $10 million bounty on new Syrian ruler

US delegation meets Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus, Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf calls him 'pragmatic' and voices hope for Syrian-led future; announcement follows US strike killing Islamic State leader in Syria Abu Yusif

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 12.20.24

IDF officers hold first talks with Syrian leaders in Golan

As Syrian Golan Druze call for annexation to Israel, IDF officers meet openly with Syrian village elders, assuring them their daily lives would continue undisturbed; officer says asked village leader to collect weapons taken from abandoned Syrian outposts

Yoav Zitun | 12.15.24

הרמטכ״ל בהערכת מצב ברמת הגולן עקב התמקמות כוחות צה"ל בסוריה

IDF chief responds to Syrian rebel leader: 'Our focus is Israel’s security, not interference in Syria'

Herzi Halevi dismisses Sharaa’s claim Israeli actions in Syria lack justification, saying IDF solely focused on securing Israeli Golan Heights communities from extremist threats; 'We are not interfering in what is happening inside Syria, nor do we intend to govern it'

Yoav Zitun | 12.14.24

Jihadist leader proclaims victory in Damascus: 'We have defeated the criminal, the future is ours'

Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, declares, 'No turning back' after Assad's fall; curfew in place amid unrest, while Iran calls for calm, and Ukraine mocks Russia: 'Dictators who bet on Putin will fall'

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 12.08.24