Syrian Civil War
Syria says it has taken control of Aleppo's Sheikh Maksoud neighborhood, Kurdish forces deny claims
The Syrian forces combed through 90% the neighbourhood according to the SANA News Agency, while Kurdish representatives assured Reuters that their forces were still present in Aleppo.
Syrian Army to strike Aleppo as Kurdish forces reject evacuation after ceasefire announcement
Damascus declares curfew in Aleppo following clashes with SDF
Brutal double murder triggers curfew, heavy security presence in Homs, Syria
Assad’s fall and Syria’s chaos: Israel’s high-stakes moment in a ‘new Middle East’ - analysis
The New Middle East is a region where war and enmity still dominate but where the balance of power has shifted dramatically.
IDF: Assad's fall marks end of Iran's axis of resistance, new challenges ahead in Syria
Israeli military sources note a new era in Syria offers lots of historic opportunities and serious dangers.
'This is just a fundamental change in the equation of the entire Middle East,' Biden officials says
A line can be drawn from the "fateful decisions" that the US and Iran made in the days after October 7 to today, according to the official.
As Assad falls and Iran weakens, Qatar gains influence across Middle East - analysis
While Israel is pleased to see the weakness of the Iranian-backed axis, it’s worth pausing and noting that celebrations should be tempered by reality.
IDF takes over Syrian Hermon, strikes Syrian chemical weapons factory
The military also stated it would not get involved in any internal occurrences in Syria, provided that no forces in Syria endanger Israeli security interests.
Fall of Assad revives interest in Judeo-Syrian Arabic, Syria’s nearly lost Jewish dialect
The Jewish community of Syria has ancient roots, tracing back to the Babylonian exile in 586 BCE.
Iranian embassy in Damascus stormed after Assad's fall - report
Iranian media stated that an armed group, reportedly distinct from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels who led the offensive across Syria, breached the embassy and nearby stores.
The bloody, corrupt history of the Assad regime toppled by rebel forces - explainer
The future of a country devastated by 14 years of civil war and 54 years of dictatorship now remains to be seen.
Aleppo’s Christians celebrate Christmas amid changing leadership
After opposition factions take control of Aleppo, the city’s Christian community prepares for the holidays while navigating newfound freedoms and lingering uncertainties.
Syrian rebels make significant gains toward Damascus, near Israeli border
While the rebel factions have deep political divisions, their united goal in toppling the Al-Assad regime is the driving force behind this lightning offensive.
