Ahmed al-Sharaa
Syrian president names former commander of Kurdish-led force as adviser
Once civil war rivals, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and former SDF commander Mazloum Abdi are moving toward cooperation as Kurdish forces integrate into state institutions.
Exploring Bennett's security policy vision, belief that he can convince Egypt to fix Gaza standoff
SDF dissolution earns global praise, but questions remain over Syria's future - analysis
US Ambassador Barrack has a unique position, balancing work in Syria, Turkey, Iraq - analysis
Turkey's AK party welcomes dissolution of Kurdish-led SDF, eyes stronger Syrian alliance
Ankara has vowed to help Damascus rebuild the country and restructure its state institutions and armed forces, and it has provided Damascus with political and diplomatic support.
Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus
"We announce today the end of the mission of the Syrian Democratic Forces and announce with full responsibility its dissolution as an independent military force," SDF commander Mazloum Abdi said.
Syrian Democratic Forces commander lands in Damascus for national unification talks - report
The SDF was the key force that helped defeat ISIS. It was backed by the US. Now it is integrating into the new Syrian security forces.
Why Syria’s removal from the US terror list matters for Israel - analysis
It's one thing for Israel to take military action in a country that the US has formally labeled a state sponsor of terrorism. It's quite another to do so after the US has removed that designation.
US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
The State Department formally removed Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism after the previously announced move underwent congressional review.
Inside Syria, night raids, farm permits mark Israel's expanding reach
A local security source quoted by the Syrian news organization Enab Baladi said Hamada was conducting private business rather than carrying out a military mission.
Turkey has changed from rival to enemy amid Middle East shifts, security officials warn
According to assessments within the security establishment, Turkey seeks to strengthen a Sunni axis that is, among other things, anti-Israel.
Israeli officials divided over claimed Iranian weapons smuggling to Hezbollah, IDF's Syria strategy
Netanyahu accused of creating tensions with Syria, Turkey for electoral purposes • Syria has mostly curbed Iranian smuggling under Ahmed al-Sharaa, as IDF sources say no recent spike detected
Israel strike in Syria may push US to broker deal between Jerusalem and Damascus - analysis
Now, the warnings of a crisis in Syria between Israel and Turkey, two key US allies, may help lead to some kind of positive outcome.
Syria’s post-Assad gov't faces a defining test of accountability over chemical weapons - analysis
According to SANA, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani announced that Syria is beginning “a new phase” in dealing with the country’s chemical weapons legacy.
