Syria
Syria’s Dubai consul resigns, slams Sweida ‘genocide campaign,' supports Druze
Ziad Zahreddine quit his post in Dubai, condemning what he called a “genocide campaign” in Sweida and voicing support for Druze self-rule amid mounting tensions with Damascus.
UK removes terrorism designation for HTS, formerly led by Syria's Ahmed Al-Sharaa
WATCH: Defense Ministry sappers destroy decades-old Syrian ammo removed from Golan Heights outpost
Israel, Turkey navigate uneasy cooperation as Ankara joins Gaza peace plan - analysis
Syria arrests Assad relative tied to $2 billion Captagon empire
Authorities say Namir Badi’ Assad was seized in Al-Qardaha with alleged partners as part of a wider post-regime crackdown on drug and arms networks.
Syria sends mixed signals on integration of US-backed SDF into security forces - analysis
Damascus and the SDF both have some mixed messages on the path forward with the SDF, although everyone wants to see progress.
IDF catches weapons smugglers in Hermon after residents report Lebanese citizens approach border
The suspects tried to smuggle grenades, guns, anti-tank rockets, and ammunition. They were taken to questioning, and the weapons were confiscated.
A new Middle East: How to make Trump's vision for the region into reality - analysis
The region that we see today in the Gulf and in terms of more potential ties with Israel is a very different region.
Turkey to send Syria weapons in exchange for greater reach against Kurdish group - report
Syria has reportedly elected to only use the equipment on its northern border, to avoid further stoking the already tense relations with neighboring Israel.
Why Russia’s Putin and Syria’s Sharaa agreed to meet after a decade of war - analysis
Russia clearly wanted to pivot to work with Sharaa. It likely extended feelers long ago, recognizing HTS as a potential partner, even after a decade of fighting in Syria.
Four oil facility guards killed in an attack near Syria's Deir Ezzor, state media says
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Netanyahu speaks with Trump on Hamas's delayed return of hostage remains, Trump threatens Hamas
Israel blocks Turkish rescue team from Gaza until Hamas returns hostages’ remains • IDF confirms death of Houthi chief of staff • IDF strikes several Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
Senior Syrian official denies return of Eli Cohen’s remains imminent, negotiations in progress
A senior Syrian official refutes claims that Israeli spy Eli Cohen’s remains will be returned to Israel, but confirms ongoing talks with Israel regarding the matter.
Syrian president to use Putin talks to request extradition of deposed president Assad, sources say
The Assads now live discreetly in Moscow, according to Russian media.
Bodies of two deceased hostages arrive at forensics institute, US prepares for int'l force in Gaza
Netanyahu contracts bronchitis • Four slain hostages returned to Israel • Doctors at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus describe hostage rehabilitation process
