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Damascus acting with US backing to control Jabal al-Druze in southern Syria, official says - KAN
Citing the official, KAN reported that American support is conditional on Sharaa's actions not harming Israel's national security.
Washington’s Syrian mistake: Empowering HTS, endangering Kurds - opinion
On This Day: One year since Syrian rebels overthrew Assad regime, ending over 50 year rule
Syrian army starts training in Turkey, while Ankara gains influence over Damascus gov't - analysis
What will Turkey do with Syria's Kurdish population? - opinion
Although Erdogan might deplore the effect on Turkey’s domestic political scene, he may yet see an autonomous Kurdish region recognized within a new Syrian constitution.
Lebanon to work with Syria to strengthen borders
Both countries agreed to fix smuggling and border issues as well as Syrian deposits in Lebanese banks.
Post-Assad Syria: The end of Baathism and the rise of Islamism - opinion
Perhaps Abu Mohammed al-Julani will defy the grim precedent, maybe he will break away from Salafi jihadism and break the cycle that has consumed countless others.
Katz convenes meeting on Turkey’s Middle East influence – sources
Turkey was mentioned more than 10 times in the report, a signal of Israel’s fear that rhetoric by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against Israel may transform into actions.
EU may lift Syria sanctions to support recovery, says French FM
Targeted measures under discussion include easing financial transactions, improving air transport, and reducing sanctions on the energy sector to address Syria’s severe power shortages.
US to ease aid restrictions for Syria in show of support for new government, WSJ reports
The move reportedly authorizes the Treasury Department to issue waivers to aid groups and companies providing essentials such as water, electricity, and other humanitarian supplies.
Turkey's position boosted by HTS' coup in Syria - opinion
Turkey rises after Assad’s fall, aiming to shape Syria’s future and curb Kurdish autonomy.
Julani asked to protect historic Syrian synagogue in Syria by Israeli rabbi
Rabbi Binyamin Hamra, son of the late Rabbi Avraham Hamra, appealed to Julani to protect the country’s Jewish community and preserve its historic sites, including the Jobar Synagogue.
Sunni-Shia divide: Power struggles shaping the Middle East’s future - opinion
Iran and Turkey are vying for dominance, impacting regional stability, alliances, and Israel’s strategic challenges in an evolving geopolitical landscape.
Syria's Alawites fear retribution under the new regime, given former Assad ties
How the rebels treat the sizeable Alawite population, will be some kind of litmus test of whether the takeover of Damascus leads to violent revenge against former Assad loyalists
