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Normalization between al Sharaa's Syria, Israel possible after decades of hostilities - opinion

If al Sharaa eventually delivers the state that he promises, he will have proved himself the most remarkable leader to have emerged in the Arab world.

 French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after a joint press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, May 7, 2025.
A Turkish soldier waves a flag on Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin, Syria.

The impossible challenge facing Kurds and minorities in eastern Syria - analysis

ON THE march. A poster of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad who is allied with Russia and Iran.

Can Turkey stop a humanitarian disaster in Idlib?

An Iranian Officer of Revolutionary Guards, with Israel flag drawn on his boots, is seen during graduation ceremony, held for the military cadets in a military academy, in Tehran, Iran June 30, 2018

An alternative to SWIFT will help Iran and hurt the Mideast


Al-Qaida fights Islamic State in the media front

Based on the publication of its first issue, al-Risala seems to be the first sign in al-Qaida’s effort to revive its reputation as the leader of the global jihadist movement.

A boy in Syria watches a video on a laptop.

Extremism in disguise

In recent months salient and extensive organizational efforts have been made by al-Qaida and its affiliates to distinguish themselves from Islamic State.

Members of al-Qaida's‏ Nusra Front [File]

Two wounded from Syria war cross into Israel to be treated in hospital

Israeli Druse in touch with Syrian rebels tells ‘Post” that injured are either from the Western-backed Free Syrian Army or ordinary civilians that got caught up in the crossfire.

Israeli soldiers stand near the border with Syria in the Golan Heights

Listing journalists as terrorists make journalism less safe

A journalist who works in conflict zones needs to have good ties with all sides.

Ahrar al-Sham Islamic rebel fighters stand beside tanks left behind by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad, in Idlib.

Syrian army, Hezbollah advance in areas along Lebanon border

Source in touch with opposition commander to ‘Post’: FSA is fighting together with Nusra Front because there is no other option.

Members of al-Qaida's‏ Nusra Front [File]

Syria's Nusra Front may leave Qaida to form new entity

Re-branding Nusra as independent, unassociated with al-Qaida, would remove legal obstacles for Qatar from supporting it.

Members of al-Qaida's Nusra Front.

WATCH: US issues footage of devastating airstrikes against ISIS targets

Jordanian warplanes are also featured as Hashemite Kingdom's efforts against jihadist groups increase.

Air strikes against ISIS targets [file]

'Israeli who joined Syria al-Qaida group was urged to return and carry out attacks on Jewish state'

Man from Kfar Yasif in North arrested upon returning to Ben-Gurion Airport, Shin Bet announces; indicted for joining Jabhat al-Nusra.

Jabhat Al-Nusra militants

Assad vows not to let Tehran manipulate Syria's affairs: 'Iran has no ambitions in Syria'

Pressed on Iran's involvement in the conflict in 'Foreign Affairs' interview, Assad denies manipulation but does not answer allegations of Iranian missile facilities in Syria.

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is seen during an interview to the American magazine Foreign Affairs in Damascus.

Syria's al-Qaida wing: We shot down Syrian army plane carrying food, ammo

Syrian media says the plane was downed due to bad weather conditions; All those aboard the plane were killed in the crash.

Syrian media coverage of a crashed military plane in flames