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What lies ahead for Syria, according to Lawrence of Arabia

Opinion: To grasp the complexities of post-Assad Syria and gain a clearer perspective on the country's future, one need only revisit a cinematic masterpiece that, 62 years ago, captured the inherent challenges of a tribal society

Michael Oren | 01.10.25

Israel plans to set zone of control in Syria amid new regime worries

Senior officials say they're shocked to see the West welcome Syria's de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa with open arms considering his previous terror ties; plans include keeping IDF forces in Syria

Itamar Eichner | 01.10.25

Syrian women journalists are in the field, documenting the truth

Facing arrests, bombings and loss, Syrian women have become vital voices for truth, paving the way for change and demanding a role in Syria’s future

Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 01.06.25

Take me, al Golani: New Syrian leader wooed by many countries, leaders

Ahmad al-Sharaa is least likely to align himself with Russia, and he needs legitimacy and funding from the West including the lifting of sanctions to allow trade and foreign investments

Lior Ben Ari | 01.03.25

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

How Syria's chief rabbi softened Hafez Assad's heart

The family of Rabbi Avraham Hamra, who immigrated to Israel in 1994, did not know the whole truth about his work for Syrian Jews; only when Mossad officials came to console the family did they discover the truth

Itamar Eichner | 12.31.24

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

'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

The Assads were granted asylum in Russia

Assad's wife 'did not ask for a divorce,' Russia asserts

Turkish media reports Moscow has frozen Assad's assets and restricted his movements, leading his wife to file an official divorce petition in a bid to leave for Britain; Kremlin strongly rejects the report: They 'do not correspond to reality'

Ynet, News agencies | 12.23.24

‘Syria is fragmented into thousands of pieces’

Col. (Res.) Miri Eisen: 'Every town, every village is ruled by a different, brutal bully'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 12.23.24

A giant banner of Syrian President Bashar Assad hangs on the facade of a building, as pedestrian walk through an the empty streets of Damascus

What about Syria? The hypocrisy behind the world’s selective outrage

Comment: If you remained silent on Assad’s torture you are hypocritical and racist

Emily Schrader, ILTV News | 12.23.24

Israeli military operation in Syria ‘wise and correct,’ Druze leader says

‘Proud Israeli’ Majdal Shams Mayor Dolan Abu Saleh: 'I love to be part of society in the State of Israel… we want this feeling to be mutual and not one-sided'

Felice Friedson/The Media Line | 12.21.24

Syrian city Hama celebrates liberation after decades of fear

After 61 years under Baath Party rule –54 of them under the Assad family – the people of Hama rejoice in newfound freedom while honoring lives lost to oppression

Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 12.19.24

נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין מסיבת עיתונאים שנתית

Putin says Israel main winner in Syria, denies loss in country

Russian president denies claims his intervention in Syria since 2015 has been in vain and says he's concerned about new Israeli position in area; Says will meet with Assad in the future

News Agencies | 12.19.24

נשיא סוריה בשאר אל-אסד פסגה הערבית-אסלאמית סעודיה ריאד ערב הסעודית

Did Assad trade military secrets with Israel? Turkish claims make global headlines

Hurriyet report, echoed by Daily Mail, claims Syria's ousted leader shared locations of weapons stockpiles and missile launchers with Israel in exchange for guarantees to ensure safety of his escape route

Itamar Eichner | 12.18.24