They were serving their required military service and had already been in Gaza and southern Lebanon. One said they prevent villagers from crossing the area, even to graze their livestock, for security …
Trump administration monitoring actions of Syria’s new rulers, State Dept says
“We are monitoring the Syrian interim authorities’ actions in general … reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to …
Turkey left fuming after Israel demolishes key military bases in Syria
Ankara is positioning itself to play a major role in the post-Assad Syria, filling a vacuum left by Iran, in a development that has put Israel on edge
Surprising Allies for Syria’s New Leaders: Some Jews Who Fled Long Ago
A group of Jews who left Syria decades ago wants sanctions relief for a government with former ties to Al Qaeda, despite wariness from other Jewish groups and from Israel.
In warning to Turkey, Israel hits strategic targets in Syria amid rising tensions
Israel targets Syrian airbases to warn Turkey against interference, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces protests at home and ramps up efforts to expand influence in Syria and region as a …
Exclusive-Israel Hit Syrian Bases Scoped by Turkey, Hinting at Regional Showdown, Sources Say
In the four months since Assad was toppled, Israel has seized ground in southwest Syria, made overtures to the Druze minority, and struck much of the Syrian military’s heavy weapons and equipment. Wednesday’s strikes were some of the most intense yet.
Amid air strikes, interests of Turkey and Israel clash in Syria
Israeli strikes on Hama and Homs this week come amid an escalation in tensions with Turkey, as both countries seek to gain political leverage from the turmoil in Syria.
Exclusive: Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says
Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria after repeated Israeli attacks on military sites there undermined the new government’s ability to deter threats, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan …
They fled Syria years ago. Now, they spend their first Ramadan back amid nostalgia, relief and loss
As they spend their first Ramadan in their country in years, many Syrians who’ve recently returned from abroad to a homeland they were forced to flee have been celebrating the end of the Assad family’ …
There’s Still a Chance to Get Syria Right
Trying to rebuild a war-ravaged country without humanitarian aid or sanction relief is like trying to get up with a boot on your neck.