BREAKING NEWS

Russia says resignations of Syrian opposition leaders good for peace

By REUTERS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017 10:25

MOSCOW - Moscow believes that resignation of Syrian opposition figures such as Riyad Hijab will help unite Syria's internal and external opposition on a more "constructive platform," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday.

Hijab, the head of the Syrian opposition's High Negotiations Committee (HNC) resigned on Monday, nearly two years after he was picked to chair the Saudi-backed umbrella group that brings together the armed and political opposition to President Bashar al-Assad.

"The retreat of radically minded opposition figures from playing the main role will make it possible to unite this motley opposition - internal and external - on a more reasonable, realistic and constructive platform," Russia's Rossiya 24 state television showed Lavrov saying at a news briefing.

"We will support the efforts made by Saudi Arabia in this respect."

Hamas accuses Israel of rejecting the hostage deal - report

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/25/2024 02:27 PM

Director-General of Finance Ministry submits resignation to Smotrich

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/25/2024 01:56 PM

Fire department order Or Chaya seminary closed after 48 people injured

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

12/25/2024 12:55 PM

Turkish military kills 21 Kurdish militants in northern Syria and Iraq

By REUTERS