Syria
Syria parliament votes to abolish Assad-era terrorism court, nullify rulings
Wednesday's vote came during the opening weeks of the first parliament formed since Assad was toppled in December 2024. The chamber convened for the first time in July.
Iran holds over nine tons of nuclear material outside of IAEA safeguard, atomic energy head says
Syria is continuing to strengthen ties with Turkey, causing concern in Israel - analysis
Syrian authorities arrest Aleppo woman for practicing 'witchcraft and sorcery' in video
Syrian Druze leader says community is ‘inseparable part of Israel,’ hints at developments in Sweida
Al-Hijri also suggested that developments concerning Sweida could emerge “within days,” without elaborating on their nature, as the province remains the focus of intensifying diplomatic activity.
US removing Syria as sponsor of terror is 'blow' to victims, impacts on sectarian violence unknown
The Anti-Defamation League is still in the process of suing Syria on behalf of 130 US citizens who were killed or injured on October 7 and family members of American victims.
Turkey may view Israel as its regional rival after strikes in Syria - analysis
This shift is not lost on Jerusalem. Increasingly voices in Israel and supporters abroad are depicting Turkey as an emerging threat, one similar to Iran.
US Ambassador Barrack has a unique position, balancing work in Syria, Turkey, Iraq - analysis
This month tensions exploded into view with Israeli airstrikes in northern Syria. Barrack, who has been playing an important role in Syria for the last year is now front and center.
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.
IAEA chief Grossi discusses Iran, Syria non-proliferation with US Energy Secretary Wright
Grossi arrived in the US ahead of the launch of the IAEA's initiative ATLAS, designed to aid the deployment of civil nuclear applications at sea.
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.
Damascus condemns Israel Katz after visit with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon
Katz's visit follows an IDF strike in Syria near Damascus on Saturday, which itself followed a larger strike on a military airfield on August 18.
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.
After strike on Turkish base in Syria, US urges Israel to show restraint
Washington says restraint and dialogue are the best path forward to prevent further escalation among Jerusalem, Damascus, and Ankara.
