Middle East

Can Israel trust Syria's leadership? The Druze crisis puts emerging ties to the test - analysis

While the Syrian Druze community might not stand with Israel, experts say that Jerusalem has an obligation to protect them against malevolent forces from within President Ahmed Al-Sharaa's camp.

 People gather, near the ceasefire line between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria, amid the ongoing conflict in the Druze areas in Syria, in Majdal Shams, July 16, 2025
 Smoke rises after a drone attack targeted oil facilities in the Zakho area of Iraq's Kurdistan region, Iraq July 16, 2025.

Drone strikes shut oilfields in Iraq's Kurdistan, cut output by up to 150,000 bpd

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.

Significant progress in hostage talks following further Israeli flexibility, sources tell 'Post'

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Syrian Druze fly Israeli flag on roof in Sweida as IDF strikes regime targets - report

The footage was also recirculated across Israeli media, including public broadcaster, KAN News.

 Syrian Druze fly Israeli flag in Sweida, July 16, 2025.

UAE president visits Turkey to deepen strategic ties with Erdogan - analysis

“The two leaders affirmed their countries' keenness to support all efforts and endeavors made to achieve regional peace and stability, which would benefit all peoples of the region,” the report said.

 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates meets Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, during the 2024 World Government Summit, in Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 13, 2024.

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Katz: IDF to raise level of attacks on Syrian regime if it doesn't leave Druze city

As of Wednesday morning, clashes between Syrian government troops and local Druze fighters resumed just hours after a ceasefire was announced.

 Smoke rises as Syrian security forces walk along a street after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.

Syria's aviation comeback struggles amid regional turmoil - analysis

Airlines are worried about the state of Syria's aviation infrastructure and management of the industry.

 Two Airbus A320s belonging to Syrian Air and Cham Wings Airlines are parked in the apron as Damascus International Airport is closed, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024.

Jordan wants stability in southern Syria but unclear if it's willing to help - analysis

The Jordanian spokesperson “reiterated Jordan’s support for the Syrian government’s efforts to rebuild the country on foundations that guarantee its security, stability, unity, and sovereignty."

 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Jordan's King Abdullah during his visit to Amman, Jordan, February 26, 2025.

Israel risks overplaying its hand in Syria amid Druze-Bedouin conflicts - analysis

The longer al-Sharaa acts on big issues and Israel intervenes in questionable matters not clearly threatening Israeli interests, the faster Israel may lose the key cards it holds in Syria.

 Members of Syrian security forces sit together at a back of a truck after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.

Will Israel’s airstrikes help the Druze in Syria? - analysis

Israel’s intervention escalated with more airstrikes and officials' comments, raising questions about what might come next and if the limited intervention will help the Druze.

 Syrian security forces stand together, following deadly clashes between Sunni fighters against armed Druze residents, at the entrance of Jaramana, Syria May 5, 2025.

Israel's dynamic with Syria, Lebanon massively shifting, amb. to the EU tells 'Post' - exclusive

"This was an intimate gathering aimed at discussing regional developments and exploring how the EU could help promote cooperation,” Regev explained.

 Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on June 14, 2025.

IDF seeks to stop dozens of Israeli civilians infiltrating Syria

 IDF soldiers operating in southern Syria, where they arrested members of a terror cell operated by Iran's Quds Force, July 7, 2025.

Clashes in Sweida: Why are Druze, Bedouin, Israeli forces fighting in this Syrian city? - explainer

Here is everything you need to know about Sweida in Syria, who is fighting, and why Israel is now involved.

 Members of Syrian security forces patrol after being deployed in the village of Al-Soura al-Kubra, following clashes between Sunni Islamist militants and Druze fighters, in Sweida province, Syria, May 2, 2025