Bashar Assad
WATCH: IDF publishes footage of 810th Brigade in Syria, Lebanon on anniversary of brigade founding
The IDF's 810th Mountain Brigade was formed a year ago, and has been operating against terror infrastructure in Lebanon's Mount Dov and Syria's Mount Hermon summit.
Fall of the Assad dictatorship as symbolic as fall of Berlin Wall, says US congressman - interview
French court issues arrest warrant for former Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad
IDF confirms terror suspects arrested, weapons seized in overnight Syria raids
Israel conducts landing on former air defense base in southwest Damascus - sources
Israel conducts an airborne landing on a former Iranian-controlled air defense base near Damascus, preceded by strikes according to Syrian army sources and state-run TV.
Israel launches strikes on former army barracks in southwestern Damascus countryside - sources
Israel has stepped up its incursions in southern Syria, and the latest strikes coincide with security talks between Damascus and its long-time foe aimed at reaching a deal to reduce tensions.
‘US sanctions relief for Syria is conditional,’ Syrian American politician says
Washington’s easing of sanctions is tied to Syria’s political trajectory, leaving key figures from the Assad regime still under restrictions.
Iran readying for 'second round,' as Hezbollah braces for war, ex-IDF intel officer warns
Ex-Military Intelligence officer warns of looming confrontation as Syria pushes for 1974 deal with Israel.
Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability, sources say
The Syrian pound has lost more than 99% of its value since war erupted in 2011, with the exchange rate now at around 10,000 pounds to the US dollar, compared to 50 before the war.
Syria’s returning refugees face ruins, not relief - analysis
The Norwegian Refugee Council said on Thursday that the world is “failing the Syrians who have returned home.”
War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria sectarian violence, UN commission says
Some 1,400 people, mainly civilians, were reported killed during the violence that primarily targeted Alawite communities, and reports of violations continue.
IDF apprehends add'l weapons dealer in south Syria
Soldiers of the 226th Brigade, working with Unit 504, apprehended a weapons dealer in Taranjah, Syria.
Suspended legitimacy: Has Shaara lost the trust of his backers? - analysis
Once the hope of the post-Assad era, Ahmed al-Sharaa’s leadership has faltered because of sectarian violence, political divisions, and loss of credibility.
Can Lebanon disarm Hezbollah? - explainer
Lebanon's cabinet decision gave the army until the end of August to submit a disarmament plan to the government.
Syria's transitional justice commission set to launch, vows accountability for Assad-era crimes
“The protection of human rights must be institutionalized, violations must be stopped, and the rule of law must be restored," commission head Abdul Latif said.