Syria
Voices from the Arab press: Yemen’s fight to retake Sana'a mirrors Syria’s liberation of Damascus
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Syria’s Kurdish autonomy is fading as Arab unrest challenges Damascus’s control
Did Netanyahu’s phone call with Sharaa change Israeli-Syrian relations? - analysis
Italian intelligence suggest link between Palestinian terrorists, Sicilian mafia
Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan
Barrack, US presidential special envoy to both Iraq and Syria as well as Ambassador to Turkey, has a longstanding business relationship with TI Capital and its founder Ziad Ghandour.
Syria deepens diplomatic ties with US as it weighs role in Saudi conflict with Houthis - analysis
US envoy Tom Barrack met with Syria's foreign minister shortly after President Ahmad al-Sharaa held talks in Riyadh with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on bilateral ties and regional security.
Houthis ramp up missile attacks on Riyadh as Saudi-backed war in Yemen widens
The conflict, now an overspill of the US-Iran war, has added new chaos to a region already aflame, and threatens to draw other states into grueling mountain fighting.
US-led coalition exit shifts more counter-ISIS burden to Iraq and Syria - analysis
The end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq leaves local forces carrying more of the operational burden while Washington retains a regional intelligence and support role.
Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid war with Houthis, sources say
The Syrian president's media adviser, Ahmad Zaidan, denied that Saudi Arabia had requested that Syria deploy forces to help fight the Houthis in Yemen.
Israel let over 1,000 aviation crew members from banned countries enter despite restrictions
The report further cited an internal security document stating that the Transportation Ministry is the sole entity responsible for screening foreign aviation crew members.
Three years after October 7, is the IDF ready to stop another invasion? - analysis
Three years after October 7, the IDF has more troops, intelligence capabilities, and warning systems, but questions remain over whether Israel could again be caught by surprise.
Syrian president Sharaa arrives in Riyadh on official visit, SANA reports
Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the Saudi capital for an official visit, where he is expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Syria terror suspects unarmed, attempted to gather intelligence on IDF posts in Security Zone
Golan Regional Council Head Uri Kelner and Katzrin Local Council Head Yehuda Dua responded to the incidents in southern Syria, calling them "a warning sign that cannot be ignored."
After meeting in Turkey, can Syria's new government manage tensions with Hezbollah? - analysis
“Hezbollah is not the decision maker,” said Syrian politician Fawaz Tello. “In the end, it implements Iranian policy, and therefore there is no interest in opening any dialogue with it.”
