Syria
Syria arrests 235 ISIS operatives in three months, foils seven terror plots
ISIS remains a threat to Syria, increasingly relying on small-scale attacks, covert operations, and decentralized cells to target security forces, public facilities, and local communities.
A year ago, Israel shifted from intentions to capabilities in Operation Rising Lion - opinion
Talking about Israel-Arab peace while the missiles are falling - opinion
As Iran weakens, Gulf states are looking beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
Lebanon peace talks expose a widening rift between Europe, the region - opinion
The Iran war and Lebanon talks highlight new alliances that are reshaping the Middle East landscape.
Erdogan says Israel’s ‘aggression’ threatens Turkey, entire Mediterranean region
Erdogan also said there were initiatives, led by Israel, to destabilize the Mediterranean region and warned that "nobody should chase adventures" or join Israel's "boat of mischief."
Israel beats enemies on multiple fronts but risks diplomatic setbacks - analysis
Israel has strengthened militarily across Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria since October 7, but its diplomatic influence has fallen, potentially limiting long-term strategic gains.
New Jersey man charged for attempting to aid ISIS, planned US attack on synagogues
Mohamed Sagha, 22, faces charges for aiding ISIS and planning potential attacks on US synagogues and military sites, according to the DOJ and FBI.
Syria's Alawites should embrace 'Zionism,' Israel amid Bundism's failure - opinion
Alawite “Zionism”: A movement of collective self-preservation, self-defense, and cultural revival. Alawite “Bundism”: A movement to embrace assimilation into pan-Arabism.
Foreign fighters pose integration challenge for Damascus - analysis
Syria’s new government is weighing containment, military incorporation, and security pressure as it seeks to dismantle independent armed networks.
Israel is fighting on four fronts and has killed everyone who could end it - comment
Three years in, with four fronts still open and everyone who had power in December 2023 killed by Israeli fire, can this war ever end?
‘Grant me the governorship of Jerusalem’: Turkish Interior Minister prays for control of Israel
Referring to the fall of the Assad regime, the interior minister said he hoped he would see Jerusalem “liberated” in the same way Damascus was, and that one day “those lands will be ours once again."
On This Day: Six-Day War begins in 1967
In only six days, the IDF conquered the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and east Jerusalem, defeating the armies of Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon.
Syria makes bid to revive hospitality industry with new Tourist Police Unit
The new unit would provide guidance to tourist attractions and assist tourists in traveling safely to designated sites and along established tourism routes.
