Damascus

Qatar’s Emir visits Syria in historic first meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa

The rapid shift in Syria’s political landscape has drawn mixed reactions from regional and international stakeholders.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
31/01/2025

Syria’s Julani names himself transitional president, dissolves Baath institutions

The announcements emerged during a meeting attended by commanders of armed groups that fought to oust Bashar al-Assad from power.

The last Jews of Damascus: A journey through memory and ruins

Behing the Lines | Inside Syria's ancient capital, a lone Jewish guardian watches over abandoned properties while Islamist rulers patrol the rubble of historic synagogues.

'Israel is a regional superpower,' says Syrian former US official to 'Post'

Following an invitation by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, Syrian-born former senior advisor to the US State Department Hazem Alghabra visited Israel for the first time.

16/01/2025

Syrian intelligence says it foiled Islamic State attempt to target Damascus shrine

The foiled attack will stoke fears that Islamic State is hoping to stage a comeback in Syria following the fall last month of President Bashar al-Assad.

By REUTERS
11/01/2025

Stampede kills three women, injures five children in Damascus mosque

The children suffered fractures, severe bruises and fainting, said the civil defense in a statement.

By REUTERS
10/01/2025
 Salwa Abdel Rahman

Driven by displacement, Syria’s women defy danger to document 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.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
06/01/2025
 Jewish pupils in the Maimonides school in 'Amārah al Juwwānīyah, in the historic Maison Lisbona

Julani asked to protect historic Syrian synagogue in Syria by Israeli rabbi

Rabbi Binyamin Hamra, son of the late Rabbi Avraham Hamra, appealed to Julani to protect the country’s Jewish community and preserve its historic sites, including the Jobar Synagogue.

Celebrating Assad regime’s fall, Jews remaining in Syria calls on Syrian Jewish émigrés to visit

Syria's Jewish population dwindles to nine, reflecting centuries of history and resilience amid upheaval. Residents recall a once-thriving community, cultural ties, and the destruction of synagogues.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
05/01/2025

Europe will not fund creation of new Islamist structures, German FM says

Germany and France plan to offer their technical help and advice to Syria as the country drafts a new constitution, Barrot told journalists.

By REUTERS
03/01/2025
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