Syria
Syrian president names former commander of Kurdish-led force as adviser
Once civil war rivals, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and former SDF commander Mazloum Abdi are moving toward cooperation as Kurdish forces integrate into state institutions.
Exploring Bennett's security policy vision, belief that he can convince Egypt to fix Gaza standoff
Kurdish language officially introduced in Syrian schools for first time marking historic shift
Kurdish women helped defeat ISIS in Syria. What is next for them as SDF dissolves? - analysis
Israel will not tolerate Turkey's 'dangerous adventures' in Syria, Katz warns Erdogan
"Erdogan is dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria. Israel will not allow any actor to threaten its security," the defense minister wrote on X/Twitter.
Gaza mediators condemn Israeli strikes, Iran seeks to strengthen Iraqi ties
Katz: Erdogan dragging Turkey into 'dangerous adventures' in Syria • Experts: Israel avoided 'direct clash' with Turkey by striking Syrian airfield • Iran FM mocks Trump's 'Economic D-Day'
Syria FM claims Israel was told that Turkey was not building forces before airbase strikes - report
US President Donald Trump told Axios that he had been briefed on the Israeli strikes against Syria, but declined to specify whether the briefing had come before or after the strikes occurred.
Lebanon hands Assad-era general to Syria in first such transfer since Assad’s fall
The ministry said Issa was wanted under an arrest warrant on charges including intentional homicide, facilitating a felony, killing more than two people, and more.
Are Israel, Turkey gearing up to fight in Syrian territory? - analysis
Rhetoric is one thing. Action is another. The bombing of Syria is not entirely new. Israel carried out thousands of airstrikes before the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
Mossad director, Syria foreign minister discussed Turkish military presence before strikes
The call, which the sources said took place on August 14, came days before Israel launched airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the north of the country on Tuesday.
WATCH: Netanyahu says that IDF 'made sure' Syria 'understood' that Turkey unwelcome in region
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned that Israel would act to prevent the emergence of a significant military threat from Turkey along Israel's borders.
Israel struck Syria to avoid a direct clash with Turkey, experts say
Ankara rejected allegations made by Jerusalem that the deployment of Turkish forces violated the “status quo” and posed a threat to Israel’s security.
Syria says it can stop buying wheat abroad, but analysts say the reality is more complicated
Economist Yafa Nawaf said sustainably eliminating the need for wheat imports depends on continued support for producers, access to fertilizer and seed, affordable fuel, and more.
Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base
The Prime Minister's Office warned Tuesday that a Turkish troop deployment at a Syrian airbase would violate the existing "status quo" and pose an intolerable threat to Israel's security.
