HTS

Projecting strength and tolerance: New Syrian gov't faces biggest test yet

Two weeks after rebels overthrew the Assad regime, protests and accusations start up over the new government.

Syrian forces suffer 14 casualties in ambush as unrest reaches Assad’s loyalist regions

The HTS soldiers were allegedly targeting a former Assad soldier who worked at Sednaya prison.

26/12/2024

'We will leave': Syrian Christians protest burning of Christmas tree in Damascus

Protesters held crosses and the new national flag of Syria as they called for an end to "injustice and sectarianism against Christians."

No sanctions relief for Syria until HTS proves it is done with jihadism

Our approach should be humanitarian aid, yes, but no to US reconstruction aid or sanctions relief until Syria is unambiguously not jihadist.

HTS's Julani is not a pragmatist, but a sophisticated strategist

The West must view the Middle East and its leaders through a realistic lens. Julani is not pragmatic in the Western sense but a sophisticated strategist.

By MOSHE FUZAYLOV
25/12/2024

Syrian Christians attend Christmas mass for first time since fall of Assad

Christians in Syria remain unconvinced by HTS's al-Julani's assurances of safety and religious freedom.

By REUTERS
24/12/2024

As Washington woos Syria’s new leader, pivotal meeting signals policy shift

Washington cancelled the $10 million reward for HTS chief, Ahmed al-Sharaa, noting his 'pragmatic' leadership.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
24/12/2024

Turkey aiming for maritime agreement with Syria, transport minister says

The maritime demarcation agreement would be in line with international law and would allow two countries to determine authorities for oil and hydrocarbon exploration.

By REUTERS
24/12/2024
Three Syrian government officials sit on chairs next to each other.

Syrian interim government names rebel commander as defense minister

Senior leader in the Islamist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham led military operations in the campaign that ousted the Assad regime.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
23/12/2024

Jordan outreach to new Syria government is turning point

When the regime began to collapse, the rebels returned to march on Damascus. This could provide Jordan with key influence in Dara’a and other areas in southern Jordan.

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