Syria
Anti-draft protests erupt as Eisenkot leads Netanyahu in polls
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
IDF allows Lebanese, Syrian workers into northern security zone to harvest olives - report
Voices from the Arab press: Yemen’s fight to retake Sana'a mirrors Syria’s liberation of Damascus
Syria’s Kurdish autonomy is fading as Arab unrest challenges Damascus’s control
Going where the need is greatest
Yael Eckstein reflects on a year of life-saving assistance and looks ahead to expanding the IFCJ’s work in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
Asserting control in Syria: Netanyahu pledges the defeat of Iran, defense of border from proxies
"We will not allow any terror army to establish itself on our border, and this is one of the monumental achievements we have secured in the War of Revival."
IAEA board draws a line under past Syrian nuclear activities, says outstanding questions resolved
In a confidential report to member states last week, the IAEA said it had resolved all its questions on the outstanding issues regarding Syria that it had originally reported to the board.
At least 14 killed in explosion at weapons depot in Syria's Idlib, state TV says
The Defense Ministry said the weapons and war remnants were being stored at the site before being transported elsewhere, and that some of its personnel were among those wounded.
Israel can protect Sweida’s Druze without supporting Syria’s separation - opinion
Stability in Sweida will not come from creating new borders, but from building a new relationship between Sweida and the Damascus government.
Microsoft Store returns to Syria as US restrictions on country ease
Syrians report renewed access to the Microsoft Store without a VPN, though availability remains inconsistent, and Microsoft has not commented on the change.
Seven years after being displaced, Kurdish families return to Serekaniye - analysis
In 2019, the US briefly considered leaving Syria. It evacuated some posts in the area, not wanting to be in the middle of fighting. It took time for the area to stabilize.
Secular school in Damascus announces full gender segregation, backlash ensues
The esteemed Al-Hurriya Institute in Damascus received backlash from Syrians after the former secular school announced plans to segregate students based on gender.
UN Syria commission warns Israeli military activity may amount to war crimes
The Israeli mission in Geneva accused the Commission of conducting an "Israel-bashing session" and said Israel had no territorial aspirations in Syria.
Arab Gas Pipeline revival: Jordan approves strategic natural gas supply route to Lebanon via Syria
Under the new arrangement, Jordan will import liquefied natural gas and regasify it using existing infrastructure at the Aqaba Port, before transporting the product to Lebanon through Syria.
