Syria

Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Force, in Syria, December 7, 2024

Syrian Kurdish commander: Non-Syrian Kurdish fighters to leave if total truce agreed with Turkey

Ankara views the main Syrian Kurdish factions as an extension of the PKK.

By REUTERS
19/12/2024
  IDF soldiers operate on Mount Hermon, on the border between Israel and Syria, December 12, 2024

Israel's rhetoric on Syrian Hermon damages cooperation, Arab diplomat warns

Israel’s presence on the mountain followed its recent takeover of the Syrian side to expand the demilitarized buffer zone along the Israeli-Syrian border.

By AMICHAI STEIN
19/12/2024

Julani tells BBC: This is not Afghanistan, we will educate women

Julani said they would not be restricting the rights of women and highlighted that Syria was very different from Afghanistan. 

Putin says Israel main winner from fall of Assad, denies Russian defeat

Russia had proposed using its Hmeimim air base to deliver humanitarian aid, and had also evacuated 4,000 Iranian fighters from Syria via that route, he said.

By REUTERS
19/12/2024
Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Force, in Syria, December 7, 2024

Kurds in Syria hope Israel's support extends beyond words

In eastern Syria, many Kurds are fearful that Turkey will take advantage of the chaos in Syria to launch an attack on several areas where Kurds live.

IDF ordered to conclude October 7 probes by end of January

Hamas says two main points left to be resolved in negotiations • Houthis fire ballistic missile at Israel

Syria, take note from the Maccabees: Even the greatest victories can unravel

The story of Hanukkah serves as a cautionary tale for Syria, as the story teaches us that winning isn't enough; sustaining it requires unity, justice, and integrity.

By ELI FEDERMAN
19/12/2024

Iran's declining power opens door for US, Israel to support Iranian people seeking change

The Iranian people have repeatedly voiced their dissatisfaction with the regime’s regional policies, particularly its involvement in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria. 

Israel faces a once-in-a-lifetime chance in Syria - it would be a shame to miss it

The actions taken by the IDF in recent days show that Jerusalem is determined to safeguard that border and its people from any spillover of internal fighting in Syria.

By HARLEY LIPPMAN
19/12/2024

Avoiding past mistakes: Seven key concerns about the Islamist approach in Syria

The joy of seeing the fall of the tyranny of the Assad regime also compels us to ask many questions to avoid repeating the catastrophic failures of Islamist movements.

By MOHAMED SAAD KHIRALLA
19/12/2024
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