Syria
Iran tensions, Syria talks put Iraqi Kurdistan at the center of Middle Eastern diplomacy - analysis
The Kurdistan Region is involved in a variety of discussions, in part due to its geographic position. It sits at the crossroads of major regional policies.
Hezbollah explosive smuggling, illegal finance network leads to calls for probe by Lebanese PMs
Israel must set red lines on Turkish presence in Syria to avoid confrontation, think tank argues
Turkey’s historic bid to end the PKK insurgency hangs in the balance - opinion
Syrian private airport plans spark outcry over mass graves, land rights
Damscus plans to turn a former military airport into a hub for private jets sparks backlash among residents who say the project could desturb suspected mass graves.
Rosh Hashanah political quiz: What's going to happen in the Middle East in 5787?
Which of the following Middle East and world events can be expected in 5787 (2026-2027)? Take this quiz and calculate the year you need to be prepared for.
Going where the need is greatest
Yael Eckstein reflects on a year of life-saving assistance and looks ahead to expanding the IFCJ’s work in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
Asserting control in Syria: Netanyahu pledges the defeat of Iran, defense of border from proxies
"We will not allow any terror army to establish itself on our border, and this is one of the monumental achievements we have secured in the War of Revival."
IAEA board draws a line under past Syrian nuclear activities, says outstanding questions resolved
In a confidential report to member states last week, the IAEA said it had resolved all its questions on the outstanding issues regarding Syria that it had originally reported to the board.
At least 14 killed in explosion at weapons depot in Syria's Idlib, state TV says
The Defense Ministry said the weapons and war remnants were being stored at the site before being transported elsewhere, and that some of its personnel were among those wounded.
Israel can protect Sweida’s Druze without supporting Syria’s separation - opinion
Stability in Sweida will not come from creating new borders, but from building a new relationship between Sweida and the Damascus government.
Microsoft Store returns to Syria as US restrictions on country ease
Syrians report renewed access to the Microsoft Store without a VPN, though availability remains inconsistent, and Microsoft has not commented on the change.
Seven years after being displaced, Kurdish families return to Serekaniye - analysis
In 2019, the US briefly considered leaving Syria. It evacuated some posts in the area, not wanting to be in the middle of fighting. It took time for the area to stabilize.
Secular school in Damascus announces full gender segregation, backlash ensues
The esteemed Al-Hurriya Institute in Damascus received backlash from Syrians after the former secular school announced plans to segregate students based on gender.
