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Col. Richard Kemp: 'My name was found on an al-Qaida death list in Syria'

Former British commander details his thoughts on fighting for Israel on the global stage, geopolitical threats and the world's anti-Israel stance

Ynetnews | 01.14.25

Israeli Druze leader travels to US to rally support for Syrian Druze protection

Amid fears of civil war in Syria and the rise of HTS chief Ahmad al-Sharaa, the Druze community resists disarmament and demands international intervention to address rights violations and ensure stability in southern Syria amid growing tensions

Einav Halabi | 01.12.25

Jewish woman, 92, dies in Damascus, leaving only 8 Jews in Syria

Chief Rabbinate for Syrian Jewry announces passing of Hadiya Sittah, issues call to Syrian Jews in Israel and around the world to honor her memory

Itamar Eichner | 01.12.25

Moment of arrest of ISIS member in the Sayyida Zeinab area of Damascus

ISIS plot to bomb Shiite shrine in Damascus thwarted

Operation led to four arrests and the seizure of weapons, ammunition, grenades, communication devices and cash

Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 01.12.25

Syrian intelligence says thwarted Islamic State attack on Shi'ite shrine

Foiled attack stokes fears ISIS hoping to stage comeback in Syria; new rulers say will protect religious minorities 'in all their diversity'

Reuters | 01.11.25

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

דמשק סורים חוגגים לאחר הדחת נשיא בשאר אל אסאד

Iran 'defeated very badly' in Syria, general admits and blames Russia

Brig. Gen. Behrouz Esbati blasts Assad for rejecting Iranian proposals to use Syrian territory as staging ground for attacks on Israel, claims Russian forces misled Tehran by bombing open fields instead of rebel strongholds

Ynet | 01.09.25

פשיטה בברלין על דירה של חשודים בתמיכה בחמאס

Hamas exploits chaos in Syria, looks for Jewish targets around the world for terror achievements

While Hamas struggles to control Gaza, an Israeli senior official warns there is growing concern regarding the terror organization's attempts to carry out attacks against Israeli, Jewish targets abroad

Itamar Eichner | 01.08.25

Egypt unconvinced and has no trust in new Syrian regime

Analysis: Egyptian president says HTS rulers to be judged by their actions, noting the affiliation of the new leaders in Damascus to the dreaded Muslim Brotherhood

Smadar Perry | 01.06.25

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

שרי החוץ של גרמניה וצרפת עם שליט סוריה אל-ג'ולאני בדמשק

US to ease Syria sanctions, Blinken to discuss Syrian future with counterparts

Move expected to ease supply of basic assistance to Damascus; West cautiously hoping for greater stability in Syria, a decade after the war triggered a major refugee crisis that shook up European politics

News agencies | 01.06.25

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

Celebrating Assad regime’s fall, 1 of 9 Jews remaining in Syria calls on Syrian Jewish emigres to visit

Ancient synagogues are still standing in Syria, although many have been severely damaged by airstrikes and looted by rebels; some internal Syrians and ex-pats are cautiously optimistic about Jewish life under the new government

Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 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