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Hamas faces difficult choices in replacing political leader Haniyeh

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran has deprived Hamas of one of its most astute political strategists, but analysts have identifed three main contenders for his replacement. The decision will likely impact Hamas's future identity and evolution, between becoming a guerilla group or accepting difficult political compromises.

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The war in Gaza might complicate Haniyeh's replacement. Here are the possible contenders

The militant Palestinian group Hamas has a history of swift and smooth replacement of fallen leaders killed in Israeli airstrikes

The Independent UK

Italy plans to return an ambassador to Syria to reflect new diplomatic developments, minister says

Italy is planning to send an ambassador back to Syria after a decade-long absence, in a diplomatic move that could spark divisions among European Union allies

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Syria's Baath Party Wins Majority In Parliamentary Elections

Syria's parliamentary elections show Baath Party dominance amid irregularities and limited competition. President Assad may seek term extension.

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Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials

A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights officials say torture and abuse took place has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of immigration fraud

The Independent UK

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Prominent Syrian Businessman In Border Area

Israeli drone strike kills Syrian businessman Mohammed Baraa Katerji with ties to Assad regime and Iran-backed groups, highlighting complex dynamics in the...

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Israeli Drone Strike Kills Prominent Syrian Businessman Near Border

Israeli drone strike kills Syrian businessman, Gaza airstrike claims lives, Houthi attack in Red Sea. Recent developments in the Middle East region.

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The Latest | Israeli drone strike kills a prominent Syrian businessman with close ties to Assad

An Israeli drone strike on a car near the Lebanon-Syria border has killed a prominent Syrian businessman who was sanctioned by the United States and had close to Syrian President Bashar Assad's government

The Independent UK

Syrians Vote In Parliamentary Election With Potential Constitutional Implications

Syrians participate in parliamentary elections focusing on potential constitutional amendment to extend President Assad's term.

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France's top court to examine arrest warrant for Syria's Assad

Prosecutors have asked France's highest court to review the legality of a French arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over deadly chemical attacks on Syrian soil in 2013.

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Saudi Arabia Appoints First Ambassador To Syria In 12 Years

Recent diplomatic developments in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia appointing an ambassador to Syria and improving relations with Iran.

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French court sentences 3 Syrian officials to life in prison in absentia for war crimes

A Paris court has sentenced three high-ranking Syrian officials in absentia to life in prison for complicity in war crimes in a landmark case against the regime of Syria’s President Bashar Assad and the first such case on European soil

The Independent UK

Landmark Paris trial of Syrian officials accused of torturing, killing a father and his son starts

The landmark trial of three former Syrian intelligence officials has begun at a Paris court for the alleged torture and killing of a French-Syrian father and son who were arrested over a decade ago, during the height of Arab Spring-inspired anti-government protests

The Independent UK

Syria's London-born first lady Asma al-Assad has leukemia, presidency says

The president’s wife was previously treated for breast cancer

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Paris Trial To Determine Responsibility For Syrian Disappearances

Landmark trial in Paris as Syrian officials face charges for torture and killings during civil war.

The Independent UK

Why is France trying top Syrian former officials for alleged torture and killing of father and son?

In a landmark trial, a Paris court will this week seek to determine whether top Syrian intelligence officials were responsible for the disappearance and deaths of a French-Syrian father and his son

Reason

"Trump Didn't Violate Logan Act with Reshare of Old Iran Social Media Post, Experts Say"

PolitiFact (Jeff Cercone) has the story; I am one of the experts. An excerpt about the facts: After Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel on April 13 in its first direct military assault on the country, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., told his X followers why he thought former…

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US Imposes Sanctions On Entities Supporting Iran And Militants

US sanctions entities supporting Iran, Hezbollah, and Houthis, and targets individuals involved in Syrian government financial evasion and Captagon traffic...

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Syria's Civil War Enters 14Th Year Amid Rising Violence

Syria's 14-year civil war sees escalating violence, foreign involvement, and dire humanitarian crisis. Recent events highlight the urgent need for internat...

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Israeli airstrike on Damascus killed at least 5 Iranian advisers, state media say

A strike on the Syrian capital destroyed a building used by the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, Syrian and Iranian state media reported. One of those killed was a local Hezbollah commander

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An Israeli airstrike in Syria kills a high-ranking Iranian general

The killing of Seyed Razi Mousavi, a long-time adviser of the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, comes as clashes along the Lebanon-Israel border between Hezbollah and Israel intensify.

The Independent UK

A Jordanian soldier is killed in a clash with drug smugglers along the border with Syria

Jordanian troops have clashed with dozens of drug smugglers along the country's northern border with Syria, leaving several dead including one soldier while another was wounded

The Independent UK

The top UN court has ordered Syria to do all it can to prevent torture

The United Nations’ top court has ordered the Syrian government to “take all measures within its powers” to prevent torture

The Independent UK

France issues arrest warrants for Syrian president, 3 generals alleging involvement in war crimes

French judicial authorities have issued international arrest warrants for Syrian President Bashar Assad, his brother Maher, and two army generals alleging their involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity, including in chemical attacks in 2013 on rebel-held Damascus suburbs, lawyers for Syrian victims said

The Independent UK

Canada and the Netherlands take Syria to top UN court. They accuse Damascus of widespread torture

The Netherlands and Canada are taking Syria's government to the United Nations’ highest court, accusing Damascus of massive human rights violations against its own people

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