Syria
Netanyahu reveals direct call with Syrian President Sharaa, claims he stopped Druze massacres
"It was a very short, very sharp conversation, and the massacre was stopped," Netanyahu said. He added: "There is still work to be done; I cannot reveal everything."
Why would Hezbollah admit its explosives were smuggled into Lebanon? - analysis
Iran tensions, Syria talks put Iraqi Kurdistan at the center of Middle Eastern diplomacy - analysis
Hezbollah explosive smuggling, illegal finance network leads to calls for probe by Lebanese PMs
Not a zero-sum game: How to prevent an Israeli-Turkish clash in Syria - opinion
Israel must balance its security concerns over Turkey’s role in Syria with the need to preserve dialogue and stability.
‘Al-Aqsa, be patient’: Chants against ‘Zionist scum’ heard at Damascus International Fair - report
The fair ran under the theme “Syria Shines Again,” SANA reported, claiming nearly 1,000 participating entities, representing approximately 60 countries, joined.
After fighting ISIS, Kurdish women fighters search for a place in Syria's new order - analysis
YPJ commander Nowruz Ahmed said Syrian officials rejected the group’s proposal to enter the army as an independent women’s brigade or battalion.
Israel needs tikkun olam, not silence about its problems - opinion
From Jewish terrorism to political demonization, Israel must face its internal problems to begin repairing them.
Iraq completes investigation into thousands of ISIS detainees formerly held in Syria - report
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) had been holding them until the SDF and Syrian government agreed to integrate, at which time US Central Command decided to facilitate a mass transfer.
The Kurds rose as Syria and Iraq collapsed - now, their fortunes are reversing
BEHIND THE LINES: If and when the current strategy fails, the Kurds may need to be reached again. Hopefully, by the time this occurs, they will be able to take advantage of the moment in full.
Nuclear kill zones: How Eisenkot would contain Iran if he manages to beat Netanyahu - exclusive
The Post has learned Eisenkot's unique solutions for dealing with the Lebanese and Gazan arenas, as well as how he would crack down on extremist violence in the West Bank.
Syria’s oil corridor plans take shape as Trump looks beyond Hormuz - analysis
Syria is positioning itself as a potential energy corridor to the Mediterranean, with new deals involving gas fields and growing cooperation between international energy firms and Iraq’s oil sector.
Senior Israeli official: Settler violence harming Israel, Syria security deal attempt failed
A senior Israeli said that talks on a security agreement with Damascus failed, and that no progress has been on disarming Hamas
UN adopts post-Assad Syria resolution recognizing women searching for missing family
Syria’s representative to the UN, told the General Assembly ahead of the resolution’s adoption that Syrian women faced what he described as “the worst missing persons crisis in modern history."
