Ahmed al-Sharaa
Syria appoints key Kurdish commander Sipan Hemo as deputy defense minister
As a deputy, Sipan Hemo will focus on an area in eastern Syria.
Israeli relations with Middle Eastern countries improving as war goes on with Iran
We are not mercenaries: Will Kurds become the boots on the ground against Tehran? - opinion
Turkey calls for Britain's MI6 to assist with protection of Syria's Sharaa
Hamas terrorists building growing armed presence in Syria, Lebanon - KAN
Hamas is reportedly establishing a base in Syria while aiding Hezbollah’s efforts to rebuild rocket supplies in southern Lebanon, KAN News reports.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad building growing armed presence in Syria with regime’s approval - report
PIJ has reportedly expanded the capabilities of its military wing within Syria in recent weeks, particularly in the Palestinian refugee camps near Damascus.
Gunfire used to disperse protests in Syria's Alawite heartlands
Hundreds of Alawite protesters had gathered to demand a reformed political system in Syria.
Israel must take opportunity to open ties with Lebanon, Syria to confront Hezbollah - editorial
The two adversaries are signaling openness to a different relationship with Israel, and it is imperative that Jerusalem grasp the opportunity with both hands.
Voices from the Arab Press: Israel's AI, Hezbollah ceasefire, Saudi shift
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Netanyahu: Syrian President Sharaa came back from meeting with Trump 'inflated'
Netanyahu also confirmed recent reports of a Russian delegation visiting southern Syria, near its border with Israel.
Downed ISIS drones spur SDF claim of Damascus collaboration in Raqqa attacks
Drone wreckage analysis points to ISIS operatives operating near Syrian government-affiliated sites, the Syrian Democratic Forces alleges, while calling for coalition intervention.
State indicts suspects over Syria-to-Israel weapons smuggling network
Prosecutors say suspects, including three from Syria and four from northern Israel, exploited fighting in southern Syria to move guns, ammunition, and RPGs.
Iran coordinating with Hamas, Hezbollah to rebuild 'Axis of Resistance,' Israeli officials warn
Israeli defense officials say Hamas is rebuilding and coordinating with Hezbollah and Iran to challenge the ceasefire across multiple fronts.
Syria opens trial against suspects in mass killing of Alawite minorities, first since Assad's fall
The bloodshed marked one of the worst eruptions of violence since Sunni Islamist rebels led by Sharaa toppled Assad, a member of the Alawite minority, in December 2024.
