Syria

Syrian Israeli meeting in London discusses de-escalation within framework of 1974 agreement

Ron Dermer and Asaad Al-Shaibani are in talks about Golan Heights and border security.

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Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, is seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 23, 2024.
Illustrative of an Israel flag and Syria flag, with soldiers and weapons.

Israeli-Syrian security pact expected to be signed by end of year - report

"There is progress in the talks with Israel" and “by the end of the year,” the two countries are expected to sign several agreements,  the official said.

|BySAM HALPERN
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.

Damascus seeks stronger US, Turkey ties as key Sweida deal takes shape - analysis

Syria deepens ties with the US and Turkey ahead of the UNGA, seeking sanctions relief and talks.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, August 12, 2025.

Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions in Washington this week, Axios reports

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is due to meet US lawmakers in Washington to discuss lifting sanctions and advancing a security deal with Israel, Senator Lindsey Graham was cited as saying.

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IDF intercepts Houthi missile, IDF confirms the death of four soldiers in Gaza

Haredi protesters against IDF draft block roads in Bnei Brak • Israel and Syria look to sign security pact • Drone hits building in Eilat after sirens

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show support to Palestinians in Gaza at Sabeen Square in Sanaa, Yemen August 29, 2025.

Immigration judge orders Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil deported to Algeria or Syria

Louisiana immigration Judge Jamee Comans orders Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation to Algeria or Syria, citing activism ties. His legal team appeals the decision in a civil rights case.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil stands next to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), a day after he was released from immigration custody, at Newark airport in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., June 21, 2025.

Syria's Sharaa says talks with Israel could yield results 'in coming days'

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said talks with Israel on a security pact may conclude within days, stressing respect for Syria’s airspace and UN monitoring.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
(L-R) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the backdrop of Syrian and Israeli flags (illustrative)

Damascus orders nationwide audit of investment MOUs

A presidential directive orders ministries to file progress reports, void dormant pacts, and route resources toward projects that show verifiable movement.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByRIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
Syria's newly appointed president for a transitional phase Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salam, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 2, 2025.

HRW accuses Israel of war crimes in Syria over forced displacement

The Human Rights Watch claims Israel's actions amount to war crimes.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByTHE MEDIA LINE
AN IDF APC enters Syria at the ceasefire line (illustrative).

Syria, US, Jordan back pact to stabilize Sweida, launching transitional phase

Damascus said the agreement includes an understanding with Washington to seek security arrangements with Israel regarding southern Syria.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Members of Syrian security forces ride on 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.

Syria confirms talks with Israel ongoing, Qatar pursuing legal action against Israel at ICC

Dermer, Witkoff meet in London for hostage, Qatar talks • Nearly 550 Gazans leave Strip in a day • Hamas senior official appears in first interview since Doha strike

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

Israel presents Syria with security agreement proposal

Syria has reportedly yet to respond to the Israeli proposal, which was made several weeks ago.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldier operating on Israel's border with Syria, September 9, 2025.

Chikli at 'Post' Conference: New axis of evil is Turkey, Syria, Qatar

Israel's Amichai Chikli criticizes Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman ambitions and France's lack of support for Israel, calling for a rise in nationalism and patriotism in Europe.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli said at The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference at the Friends of Zion media center in Jerusalem, September 16, 2025.

Sharaa's strategic move at Doha summit reshapes Syria’s regional alliances - analysis

“Whenever a nation unites and stands together, its strength grows, but when it becomes divided, its power fades," Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa says at the Arab-Islamic summit.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) meets Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (L) on the sidelines of an Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, September 15, 2025.

Billions in doubt: Bogus investments taint Syrian projects, but Saudis remain reliable

Journalist Firas Al-Ali describes local deals as ‘media theater,’ but Saudis provide more than numbers on paper.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025ByRIZIK ALABI / THE MEDIA LINE
A photo of Saudi ruler Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian president Ahmed Al-Sharaa.