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Russia performs a balancing act with Israel and Palestine

Since the war in Gaza erupted in 2023, governments around the world have been making their voices heard, whether they are staunch supporters of Israel or pleading the Palestinian cause. But Russia's position, which has received little media coverage, is harder to define.

Radio France Internationale

Syrian President al-Sharaa sits down with US general who arrested him

David Petraeus led US forces during the invasion of Iraq and later became the director of the CIA.

Al Jazeera

Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s fall

A third of the People’s Assembly of Syria seats will be appointed directly by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Al Jazeera

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Talks with Israel could lead to results ‘in days’, says Syria’s al-Sharaa

President al-Sharaa says talks between Syria and Israel may lead to a security agreement soon.

Al Jazeera

Syria, Jordan, US unveil plan to restore security in Suwayda after violence

The latest initiative comes weeks after more than 250 were killed in sectarian violence in southern Syrian province.

Al Jazeera

Israeli army carries out its latest ground incursion in southern Syria

Israel has repeatedly entered Syria since the fall of al-Assad and has carried out air raids across the country.

Al Jazeera

Return or stay? The dilemma facing Syrians living in Europe

Ahmad plans to go back to Syria in two or three years' time to help rebuild the country. In the face of insecurity and instability, on the other hand, Aisha feels that a return would be premature.

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Israel and Syria have held peace talks. Why then did Israel attack Syria?

Israel and Syria have held direct talks in recent months aimed at halting Israel’s aggressive actions towards Syria.

Al Jazeera

Syria condemns attacks by Israeli warplanes on cities of Homs and Latakia

Latest Israeli attacks are a continuation of Israel’s ‘aggressive escalations’, says Syrian Foreign Ministry.

Al Jazeera

EU asylum applications down 23% with huge drop in Syrian requests in 2025

The European Union Agency for Asylum finds that in May only 3,100 Syrian applications were lodged.

Al Jazeera

Suwayda violence: Head of Israel's Druze calls on Europe to act and defends Israeli strikes

Speaking to Euronews about clashes in Syria, Sheikh Tarif said that "if there had been no Israeli intervention, the Druze community in Suwayda would have been wiped out."

Euronews

Assad arrest warrant marks end of 'vile impunity', says wounded journalist

French journalist Edith Bouvier has welcomed arrest warrants issued by Paris for Syria’s ousted president Bashar al-Assad and six of his senior officials, more than a decade after a bombing in Homs killed two of her colleagues and left her badly injured.

Radio France Internationale

Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?

US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don’t trust Israel or the US’s ability to control it.

Al Jazeera

‘Right to know’: Advocates renew calls for justice for Syria’s disappeared

Syrians continue to grapple with effects of mass enforced disappearances under longtime leader Bashar al-Assad.

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Displaced return home and reclaim lost roots as Syria tries to rebuild

Syrians – both refugees and internally displaced – are returning home in increasing numbers since the fall of al-Assad.

Euronews

Israeli drone strikes kill six Syrian soldiers in Damascus suburb, reports claim

Syrian state media and the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the latest drone strikes on Tuesday in the southern Damascus suburb of Kiswah killed six soldiers.

Al Jazeera

Syria condemns new Israeli ‘military incursion’ in Damascus countryside

Syria’s foreign minister accuses Israel of violating a 1974 agreement to advance its ‘expansionist and partition plans’.

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US-led coalition captures a senior ISIL (ISIS) member in Syria: State media

It is not yet known if the man targeted might be ISIL’s supreme leader, Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi.

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Euronews

Syria and Israel hold first direct talks in US-brokered meeting

In US-brokered talks, Syria and Israel discussed restoring a 1974 ceasefire to de-escalate tensions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Euronews

Iraq says tip-off to Lebanon led to destruction of captagon factory

Western governments estimate that captagon has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his associates and allies.

Al Jazeera

Iraq, Lebanon intel cooperation leads to destruction of Captagon factory

Lebanese army discovered a factory in the eastern Bekaa Valley with large amounts of the addictive stimulant inside.

Al Jazeera

War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria coastal violence: UN

The clashes in March included murder, torture and other ‘inhumane acts’ that UN investigators say amount to war crimes.

Al Jazeera

Turkiye slams Israel, Kurdish-led SDF for destabilising a recovering Syria

Turkish FM hosts Syrian counterpart in Ankara; defence ministers sign military cooperation memorandum of understanding.

International Business Times

Ankara, Damascus Top Diplomats Warn Israel Over Syria Action

Turkey's foreign minister and his Syrian counterpart on Wednesday warned Israel not to stir up chaos in Syria and demanded an end to all external interventions aimed at destabilising the war-torn country.

Al Jazeera

Jordan-Syria-US meeting held in Amman to discuss Syrian reconstruction

It also focused on supporting ‘the Syrian government’s efforts to consolidate’ a ceasefire in Suwayda province.

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