Syria
Brutal double murder triggers curfew, heavy security presence in Homs, Syria
The killings rapidly inflamed sectarian and tribal tensions, again exposing how fragile the city’s social fabric remains after years of deeply rooted wartime divisions.
New leadership raises expectations for Syrian soccer’s renewal
Iraq pushes for Syrian border wall, threatening Iran's regional influence - analysis
New clashes shake eastern Syria as SDF and Damascus forces trade fire - analysis
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.
Israel's success undercut by unstable US politicians, rising terror, Iran nuclearization - opinion
Israel's victories face doubt as Trump reshapes Middle East diplomacy without finesse, Israel's borders are constantly penetrated, and terrorism rises.
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.
Israel must deepen its alliance with Kurds as Syria fractures - opinion
As long as Turkey and Qatar continue interfering in Syria’s internal affairs, the threat against minorities, including the Kurds, the Druze, and the Alawites, will continue.
IDF reveals connection between Hamas, ousted Assad regime in letters, documents
The letters include correspondence between senior Hamas officials, including Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and Mohammad Saeed Izadi.
Israeli strikes across Gaza undermine fragile ceasefire, Qatar and Saudi Arabia warn
This comes after the IDF targeted a senior Hamas terrorist in a strike on a building in the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City.
Lebanon arrests Middle East drug kingpin Noah Zaiter, two years after US sanctions
The Lebanese army detains Noah Zaitar after years of evading arrest, amid intensified raids on drug traffickers.
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.
