Syria
WATCH: Israel's Defense Ministry detonates 700 landmines near Syrian border
The Israel National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) cleared 700 landmines near Syria, continuing efforts to reclaim mined areas for civilian and industrial purposes.
Syria opens first public trial of former Assad regime official Atef Najib
Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings
Syria accuses Hezbollah-linked cells of plotting attacks, signaling break from Assad-era alliance
Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says
Amjad Yousef was arrested in the Hama province in western Syria, where he had been hiding since the overthrow of Bashar Assad in 2024.
Syria carrying out arrests of Palestinians linked to Assad regime, rights orgs. claim
The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria complained that at least 14 men were arrested from the Khan Al-Shih camp, Jaramana camp, the Rukn al-Din neighborhood, and the town of al-Hameh.
Syrian President al-Sharaa says he loves basketball but was distracted by war
It was a revival of international basketball competitions that had declined in recent years, both in their organization and their reach across Syrian provinces
Approximately 40 Israelis attempted to sneak over border into Syria, IDF confirms
Around 40 Israeli civilians from the Habashan Pioneers attempted to cross into Syria from the Golan Heights, leading to their arrest by the IDF and police questioning.
Jews must stop attacking Christianity - opinion
The soldier who smashed a statue of Jesus in Lebanon didn’t just disgrace the IDF. He handed our enemies a gift – and betrayed our most important allies
Lebanese newspaper editor slams Hezbollah and Iran, questioning their 'victory' narrative
The editor also highlighted Hezbollah's confrontations with the United States in various Gulf regions, using regional tensions to further its security and ideological goals.
Syrian national charged in Germany for planned suicide knife attack against Jews, 'infidels'
The suspect is accused of a terrorist offense, terrorism financing, and four counts of disseminating terrorist propaganda materials.
After Syria trip, Dartmouth prof. hopes for academic relationship with Damascus University
Syria, especially Damascus and Aleppo, was home to Jewish communities for centuries, communities woven into the country’s social and cultural fabric.
Syria cracks down on Hezbollah plots, drug smuggling
Syria is cracking down on terrorist plots and drug trade, busting Iran-backed terror cells and shutting down Hezbollah-linked smuggling plots.
Damascus claims to arrest more Hezbollah-linked cell members behind plot to kill rabbi
Rabbi Michael Khoury was the reported target of an attack, state media said that the cell intended to target “a religious figure in the vicinity of the Maronite Church in Bab Touma on April 11."
