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Turkey deploys advanced radar at Damascus airport, raising Israeli concerns
Turkey deployed an advanced radar system at Damascus International Airport, a move Western sources warn could restrict Israel’s freedom of action in Syrian airspace and heighten regional tensions.
Is Syria’s leader Ahmed al-Sharaa a master geopolitical chess player? - analysis
Syrian deal with SDF could lead to Turkey-PKK peace, Turkish officials say
SDF reports clashes near ISIS detention sites in Hasaka and Raqqa
Syria, US, Jordan back pact to stabilize Sweida, launching transitional phase
Damascus said the agreement includes an understanding with Washington to seek security arrangements with Israel regarding southern Syria.
Israel proposes new Syria security pact based on Egypt treaty, offers withdrawal
Israel has presented Syria with a new security proposal, modeled on the 1979 Egypt peace pact, featuring a demilitarized zone and no-fly zone south of Damascus, in exchange for phased withdrawals.
Damascus condemns Israeli airstrikes on military sites in Homs, Latakia, and Palmyra
The ministry called on the international community, especially the UNSC, to take a firm and clear stance to halt these repeated violations and ensure respect for Syria’s territorial integrity.
Is new Syrian faction Saraya al-Jawad local, proxy or propaganda? Experts weigh in
Experts say the group may be an independent local offshoot of coastal networks or a proxy for actors using a new label to disrupt regional security.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s US visa sets stage for UN debut, high-stakes diplomacy
It will be al-Sharaa’s first appearance before the UN since taking office, lending the speech both political and symbolic weight.
Damascus pushes for normality with diplo ties as airstrikes reportedly puncture calm - analysis
The visits come after reported airstrikes in Homs and Lattakia and explosions at Damascus airport.
In Damascus’ former Jewish quarter, optimism about the Syrian Jewish future is hard to muster
The Jewish Quarter of Damascus, once thriving with synagogues and schools, now holds only five Jews. Locals fear sectarian violence, even as some in exile see hope of return.
Fall of the Assad dictatorship as symbolic as fall of Berlin Wall, says US congressman - interview
In the interview with the Post, Wilson spoke about the new Syria he witnessed and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Sweida security shake-up highlights Syria’s struggle with Druze autonomy - analysis
Syria reassigns top security commanders in Sweida, aiming to calm Druze tensions as secession fears grow.
'We will reach them too': IDF chief says no Hamas leader is out of Israel's reach
Zamir addressed concerns about Hamas leaders who have been able to operate from luxury apartments in foreign cities like Tehran, Damascus, and Beirut despite Israel's declaration to target them.
