Aleppo

American journalist accuses Syrian chargé d'affaires to US of playing role in her 2016 abduction

“I saw Mohammed several times in the first days of my captivity," said Lindsey Snell of Mohammed Qanatri.

The new national flag of Syria is seen on a flagpole at the former Syrian embassy in Washington, DC on November 14, 2025; Illustrative.
Women activists protest in Aleppo against what they say is inadequate female representation in Syria's newly formed People's Assembly, July 2.

Syrian women push for real political power: 'Representation is not just numbers'

Armed members of the Syrian Democratic Forces' (SDF) military police take part in a demonstration under the banner “With our will, we will protect our revolution.” in Qamishli, Syria, September 17, 2025.

Syria’s Kurds confront defeat after decades of resistance - opinion

Syrian police vehicles drive along a road in the town of Dayr Hafir east of Aleppo, Syria, on January 17, 2026.

Syria thwarts Hezbollah-affiliated plot to assassinate gov’t officials, Interior Ministry announces


SDF blames Damascus-linked groups for deadly drone attack in Syria

This is a serious incident and is part of a number of clashes over the last year between SDF fighters and groups backed by the new government in Damascus.

A Coalition convoy of US-led international coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) stops to test fire their M2 machine guns and MK19 grenade launcher in the Middle Euphrates River Valley in the Deir ez-Zor province, Syria, November 22, 2018

Israeli rabbis tour archaeological Aleppo synagogues in historic visit - report

The site, located in the Al-Jemayliyah neighborhood, had reportedly been closed for decades. The event also included participation from an association operating in northern Syria.

Two Israeli rabbis visited Jewish synagogues and a school in Aleppo city during a religious-cultural event, marking the first visit of its kind in decades on December 2025.

Syria celebrates regime’s collapse while clashes flare near the Israeli border - analysis

'From the walls of Aleppo, we saw Damascus liberated, and from the walls of this citadel, we saw the fighters in the heart of Damascus. For us, Aleppo was the gateway to entering all of Syria.'

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa waves as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, Syria May 27, 2025.

Israeli Foreign Ministry condemns Syrian Culture Ministry’s musical celebration of October 7

The event was set to be held at 5 p.m. on Friday at the Aleppo Library.

Syrian Culture Ministry hosts event celebrating October 7.

Saudi project discusses potential involvement in rebuilding Syria's historic sites

Diriyah’s CEO discusses potential involvement in the reconstruction of Syria’s historic sites, as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader cultural heritage development strategy.

The Citadel of Aleppo, which had suffered damage during the years of war in Syria, undergoes restoration, to be reopened to the public for World Tourism Day, in Aleppo, Syria, September 25, 2025

Syrian activist to TML: Visit to Israel, Knesset was 'unprecedented moment for peace'

Syrian political figure Shadi Martini described his Knesset address as a 'once-in-a-century opportunity' and confirmed holding recent talks with Syria’s new president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa.

 Leader of new Syrian administration, Ahmed al Sharaa and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not seen) watch the view of Damascus on Mount Qasioun following their meeting in Damascus, Syria on December 22, 2024

Syrian Interior Ministry announces targeted operation against ISIS cell in Aleppo

Syria launched an operation against ISIS in several parts of Aleppo at a time of regional anxiety about a possible resurgence of the terror group.

 ISIS in Aleppo, Syria. 2017.

Royal Jordanian resumes direct flights to Aleppo after 14-year pause

The return to Aleppo comes on the heels of Royal Jordanian’s earlier resumption of flights to Damascus in January, which have since expanded to 11 weekly departures.

Planes that belong to the Royal Jordanian Airlines and other companies are parked at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan February 23, 2020.

Lacking aid, Syrians do what they can to rebuild devastated Aleppo

Aleppo has been left deeply scarred after more than a decade of war, Russian airstrikes, and barrel bomb attacks.

 A drone view shows people rebuilding their house in Aleppo, Syria, April 19, 2025.

Driven by displacement, Syria’s women defy danger to document the truth

Facing arrests, bombings, and loss, Syrian women have become vital voices for truth, paving the way for change and demanding a role in Syria’s future.

 Salwa Abdel Rahman