Ahmed al-Sharaa

Israel’s safety tied to Kurdish security, Kurdish-Jewish Alliance board tells 'Post'

Four Swiss Kurdish groups wrote to Israeli amb. Tibor Schlosser and President Isaac Herzog, hoping Jerusalem will provide aid to minorities attacked by the Sharaa regime.

Members of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) arrive at the Kurdish-held city of Ain al-Arab, also known as Kobane on January 23, 2026
People stand next to a destroyed tank turret, following deadly clashes between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes and government forces, in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria July 25, 2025.

Damascus acting with US backing to control Jabal al-Druze in southern Syria, official says - KAN

Around 50 protesters gathered outside the US embassy to protest against what they described as Washington's inaction in the face of the latest massacre in Syria carried out by the Sharaa regime, on January 21, 2026.

Protesters outside US embassy demand US, Israeli action after Kurdish massacre

Members of the Syrian government security forces stand guard as a group of detainees gather at al-Hol camp after the government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026.

High-stakes truce between SDF and Syrian forces: Four days to resolve Hasakah issue - analysis


US House votes to repeal 'Caesar' sanctions on Syria

The US House votes to repeal Syria sanctions, requiring progress in security, minority rights, and non-aggression toward neighbors, including Israel.

 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.

Syria secures major Saudi oil deals after Sharaa, MBS call - analysis

“President Ahmad al-Sharaa discussed in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, cooperation, and strengthening ties between the two brotherly countries.”

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025.

Truckloads of armed men spotted riding near IDF troops near Syria border - report

Two Syrian civilians were injured by the IDF's "distancing fire," Ynet reported. 

 IDF troops operate on Mount Hermon in Syria, May 5, 2025.

'Fake news': PMO denies Netanyahu refused to sign Syria security agreement at UNGA

The PMO dismissed reports of a Syria deal being refused, clarifying that while there were contacts under US auspices, they never progressed to any agreement or understanding.

 (L-R) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the backdrop of Syrian and Israeli flags (illustrative)

On This Day: One year since Syrian rebels overthrew Assad regime, ending over 50 year rule

The ousting of longtime Syrian president Bashar al-Assad by rebels was the result of an extremely rapid offensive, ending the widely condemned Ba'athist regime after over 50 years

 Smoke rises, after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 8, 2024.

Sharaa begins pushing back on Israeli demands, decries Syria's 'dangerous position' - analysis

Ahmed al-Sharaa remained relatively quiet on Israel issues. However, at the annual Doha Forum, he spoke about the challenges from Damascus’ perspective.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025.

Syrian regime thwarted Hezbollah weapons smuggling attempts, CENTCOM announces

“Congratulations to Syria’s security forces for recently interdicting multiple weapons shipments,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said. “These shipments were intended for Hizbollah."

A guard carrying a weapon stands at the main entrance to the industrial city in Hassia, in Homs, Syria March 19, 2025.

Trump’s ideology vacuum is hurting Israel - opinion

KNOW COMMENT: Trump’s non-ideological approach to global affairs is creating new risks for Israel at an important moment.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani meet in the Oval Office last month. ‘The buddy-buddy-like meeting upsets me terribly,’ says the writer.

Israel’s new preemptive doctrine collides with Trump’s vision for Syria, Middle East - analysis

The ambush that met the Israeli forces on their way out, and the airstrikes that followed, turned the operation into a diplomatic issue stretching from Damascus to Washington.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

Trump pushes Israel to embrace Sharaa, forcing Israel to reassess Syria doctrine - analysis

US President Donald Trump’s shift forces Israel to confront a core dilemma: Are its raids neutralizing threats in Syria, or nurturing new ones?

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025