Damascus
The capital city of Syria, Damascus is one of the great historic cities of the Middle East and is considered one of the oldest, if not the oldest, capital in the world with a history going back thousands of years.
It has a rich history, having been an important city to many empires throughout time, and countless ruling dynasties have called the city home.
At one point, Damascus was renowned as an important cultural and economic center in the Middle East and historic buildings dotted the city.
However, in recent years, the city has fallen into drastic decline and lost much of its historic splendor due to the Syrian Civil War and the conflict with ISIS.
Despite this, it still maintains an important role as the seat of power of the Syrian government.
Netanyahu confirms ceasefire, Syrian withdrawal from Sweida due to 'forceful action'
"I instructed the IDF to act with force because the Damascus regime sent its army south of the capital and massacred the Druze," Netanyahu said.
Israel's attacks on Damascus hinder chemical weapons search, Syrian official says
Western diplomats were within meters of Israeli strikes in Damascus, sources say
Syrian Druze fly Israeli flag on roof in Sweida as IDF strikes regime targets - report
Syrian gov't will soon withdraw forces from Druze areas, Israeli official tells 'Post'
Earlier, Reuters reported that Syria's Druze have reached a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government in Sweida that will take immediate effect.
Attacks on Syrian forces to quell sectarian clashes leave 18 dead, Israel strikes to protect Druze
The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday on the highway linking Damascus to Sweida, witnesses said.
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.
UK reestablishes diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus
Syria’s state media noted, “during the meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation were discussed, in addition to regional and international development."
UK reestablishes diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus
"There is renewed hope for the Syrian people," UK FM David Lammy said during his visit to Damascus.
Israeli special forces operate near Damascus via helicopter landings - report
According to the report, three helicopters landed at the site, which once belonged to the Republican Guard Division under Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Can Syria’s new leadership be trusted? A closer look at President al-Sharaa – opinion
An Abraham Accords-style breakthrough will only be possible between Syria and Israel if one person—President Trump—brings Netanyahu and al-Sharaa together to seal the deal.
Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills at least 20, bomber member of Islamic State
A blast rocked the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood of Damascus in Syria.
Syrian security forces detain cousin of toppled leader Assad
Syria’s new security forces have been pursuing members of the former administration - mainly those involved in the feared security branches accused of rights abuses.
Trump suggests regime change to ‘Make Iran Great Again,’ Iran launches more missiles towards Israel
Iran warned Trump of terror attacks within US if he struck nuclear facilities • Home Front Command extends essential-only activity restrictions until at least Monday evening
Pro-Israel rabbi and Trump-linked pastor visit Syria, say peace is possible
Rabbi Abraham Cooper, from the Jewish human rights organization Simon Wiesenthal Center, has promoted interfaith dialog in Arab states for years.
