Israel Syria
Israel’s new preemptive doctrine collides with Trump’s vision for Syria, Middle East - analysis
The ambush that met the Israeli forces on their way out, and the airstrikes that followed, turned the operation into a diplomatic issue stretching from Damascus to Washington.
Trump pushes for 'strong and true dialogue' between Israel, Syria
Israel ‘trying to drag’ Syria into a conflict, senior regime official claims - report
Rebuilding Syria: What Sharaa wants from Trump - and what’s at stake for Israel - analysis
Even after an agreement with Syria, Israel cannot let its guard down - opinion
A deal could present an opportunity to improve security realities along the Syrian-Israeli border
Syrian leader says talks with Israel underway on disengagement agreement
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara’a said talks with Israel aim to restore the 1974 disengagement terms, as Damascus balances outreach to the US, Russia, and regional states.
Airstrikes, cautious diplomacy: Israel and Syria draw closer - opinion
Cautious diplomacy will continue to guide Israeli-Syrian relations.
Israel dismantles Turkish spying devices in Syria - report
An Israeli official confirmed that, during the recent operations in Syria, the military dismantled devices used by Turkey to spy on Israel.
Israel considers exchanging Mt. Dov in exchange for Syria giving up claims to Golan Heights - KAN
The report noted that the trade talks halted after several Syrian Druze civilians were killed in Sweida last month. The Prime Minister's Office denied the report, calling it "fake news."
Bearing the cost of war: How Israel's resilience will cement it as a regional power - opinion
Sometimes, there is no escape from decisions that constitute historical gambles, but one must remember that the most important virtue in the game among nations is prudence.
Syrian foreign minister met Israeli delegation for regional stability talks - SANA
The discussions between the Israeli and Syrian sides focused on de-escalation and non-interference in Syrian domestic affairs.
Inside Syria’s struggles: Jonathan Spyer on conflict, Israel’s strategy, and reintegration
In a conversation with Jonathan Spyer, expert on Syria, we explore the latest flare-ups of violence, Israel's strategic role, and the challenges of reintegrating a fractured nation.
Netanyahu, Druze spiritual leader meet in Jerusalem amid Syria ceasefire
This meeting comes ahead of Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer's meeting with US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Paris.
The forgotten slaughter of Syria’s Druze, and Israel’s moral response - opinion
The slaughter of the Druze in Syria may not trend. It may not lead the news. But it matters. And Israel's response shows what it means to refuse to let others suffer alone.
Israel’s message in defending the Druze goes beyond borders, wanting to correct history - analysis
While strategic considerations were still in play, the heart of the decision lay in defending the extended family of Israel’s own Druze—a gesture shaped as much by kinship as by security.
