The Latest Breaking News from Damascus

French President Emmanuel Macron told Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, he must protect all communities in the country following deadly sectarian attacks in recent months. Macron made the comments on Wednesday in Paris, during Sharaa’s first official visit to a European country since his forces overthrew longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad…

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday meets France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris on his first visit to Europe since overthrowing longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Syria says at least one civilian killed in latest strikes, while most Druze leaders rebuff Israeli protection

Four days of clashes between pro-government gunmen and members of a minority sect in Syria have left nearly 100 people dead and raised fears of deadly sectarian violence

Israel said it carried out an air strike near Syria's presidential palace in Damascus on Friday, warning the country's new Islamist rulers against targeting the Druze minority.

The strike came amid escalating clashes between pro-government forces and Druze fighters near Damascus, which have left dozens dead.

Benjamin Netanyahu says strike intended to deter Syria’s new leadership from any hostile move against the Druze

Syria condemns earlier Israeli attack near presidential palace after week of sectarian violence against Druze community.

Syrian Druze leader condemns ‘genocidal campaign’ after dozens killed in clashes south of Damascus.