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When faith is targeted, we must respond with compassion, even across borders - opinion

Today, as Christian communities just across our border face persecution and fear, it is our turn to stand with them.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Magen David Adom, and COGAT at the delivery of ambulances at the Syrian border.
ONE YEAR after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria, under Ahmed al-Sharaa, is perhaps a nicer place to live, but the suspicion that Sharaa’s formula is but a variation of Assad’s has raised questions about Syria’s long-term direction. Here, the president speaks, marking one year since Assad’s fall, o

Israel-Syria talks advance, but key security questions remain

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025

Trump pushes Israel to embrace Sharaa, forcing Israel to reassess Syria doctrine - analysis

A view of the runway at the Mezzeh military airbase along with several hangars, at southwest of Damascus, Syria, November 4, 2025

Israel ‘trying to drag’ Syria into a conflict, senior regime official claims - report


Sharaa's general intelligence behind attack on IDF in Syria's south, Druze in east - report

Those who attacked the IDF overnight were reportedly tied to the Syrian regime’s general intelligence and were the same group who organized attacks against Druze in Khader.

A person holds up an image of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a protest in support of Syrian territorial unity and against division, in Damascus, Syria, November 28, 2025.

WATCH: IDF kills, arrests al-Jamaa al-Islamiya terrorists in southern Syria, six reservists wounded

"All of the suspects were apprehended, and a number of terrorists were eliminated," the IDF noted.

IDF troops of the 55th Brigade operate in Beit Jen, southern Syria. November 28, 2025.

Power-sharing in Syria would lead to Israeli security stability - opinion

An inclusive, power-shared Syria offers Israel security, stability, and the chance for peace. Supporting this transformation could reshape the region.

SYRIAN PRESIDENT Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government appears committed to preserving sectarian agendas, both internally and regionally, the writer argues.

Sharaa claims Syria is negotiating with Israel, demands 'return to Dec. 8 borders'

"We are engaged in direct negotiations with Israel, and we have gone a good distance on the way to reach an agreement," Syrian President al-Sharaa said to The Washington Post.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

Trump aims for Middle East recalibration with Syria, Saudi Arabia at the center - analysis

US President Donald Trump met Syrian and Saudi Arabian leaders, two key players in his plan for peace in the Middle East.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/

'Israel's policy runs counter to the world, we are committed to dialogue,' Syria's Sharaa at UNGA

Sharaa, who became the first Syrian leader to go on the podium of the UNGA since 1967, reiterated his pleas for the lifting of sanctions on Syria.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms security negotiations with Syria

The conclusion of the negotiations involves ensuring Israel's interests, which include the demilitarization of southwestern Syria.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

Syria, Israel near 'de-escalation' pact, US envoy says

Syria and Israel are in talks to reach an agreement that Damascus hopes will secure a halt to Israeli airstrikes and the withdrawal of Israeli troops who have pushed into southern Syria.

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and U.S. special envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack speaks after meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (not pictured) at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 26, 2025.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile, IDF confirms the death of four soldiers in Gaza

Haredi protesters against IDF draft block roads in Bnei Brak • Israel and Syria look to sign security pact • Drone hits building in Eilat after sirens

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show support to Palestinians in Gaza at Sabeen Square in Sanaa, Yemen August 29, 2025.

Israel reportedly paying Druze fighters in Syria as it inches toward security deal

Negotiators are following a phased process modeled on deals Israel reached with Egypt, which paved the way for landmark normalization.

 U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.