The United States will appoint President Donald Trump’s longtime advisor and current U.S. ambassador to Turkey, Thomas Barrack, as a special envoy for Syria, a person with direct knowledge of the …
Syrian government cracks down on Palestinian terror groups – report
Palestinian faction leaders in Syria, formerly aligned with the old regime and backed by Tehran, allegedly lef …
Palestinian faction heads in Syria leave after harassment, property seizure by new gov’t – report
Palestinian faction leaders in Syria, formerly aligned with the old regime and backed by Tehran, allegedly left Damascus after facing harassment and property seizures by the new government, …
Iran-backed Palestinian faction chiefs leave Syria amid pressure from new regime — sources
Two Palestinian sources tell AFP that the leaders of pro-Iran Palestinian factions who were close to former Tehran-backed ruler Bashar al-Assad have left Syria under pressure from the new authorities.
US and regional countries team up to resolve the issue of IS prisoners in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country, the United States, Syria and Iraq have formed a working group to try to resolve the issue of Islamic State group prisoners held in Syria.
Turkey’s intel chief Kalin makes surprise visit to Syria, meets Sharaa
Kalin’s visit comes as a Turkish delegation arrives in Washington to discuss sanctions relief on Syria with the Trump administration.
Despite reconciliation claims: New Syrian regime confiscates Jewish properties
The Syrian Interior Ministry authorized a local entity, headed by Yousef Hamdan and Ahmad Abu Shukr, to transfer properties of “absent Jews” to new owners. This is despite the fact that during former …
Israel must protect Syria’s Druze from Sharaa, a terrorist in a suit
In the battle for the character of Syria and the region as a whole, we must choose a clear side. Not just in words but in action.
What does Syria’s sanctions relief mean for Lebanon?
As the US considers lifting sanctions on Syria, Lebanon sees both risk and opportunity. President Joseph Aoun eyes regional trade, refugee returns and economic recovery amid shifting alliances.
Trump wraps momentous Middle East trip with economic deals, Syria sanctions relief and warning to Iran
President Trump concludes Middle East tour with major trade deals, lifting Syria sanctions, and addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, while downplaying Russia-Ukraine talks.