President Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting most US sanctions on Syria this week, cementing a sea change in his ...

The United States unequivocally condemns the violence in Syria’s predominantly Druze city of Sweida in recent days and Damascus must investigate all reports of abuse and hold pe ...

These events highlight the falsity of claims that the regime change that took place in December 2024 with the support of the ...

Bedouin commander says ceasefire only applies to Damascus government, declares offensive with stated aim to free Bedouins ...

In place of a coherent strategy or vision, Trump’s approach to the Middle East is driven by dramatic gestures, symbolic ...

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The Trump administration is lifting the terrorism designation of a Syrian group after Assad's ouster, signaling improved ...

Since fighting broke out in the south, Israel has launched dozens of strikes targeting government troops and convoys ...

The U.S. has removed Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham from its terror list, signaling a shift in policy amid evolving political ...

In Israel, the Druze are seen as a loyal minority and often serve in the military. In Syria, the Druze have been divided over how to deal with the country's new leaders, with some advocating for ...

The move to declassify HTS as a terror organisation comes as part of the US’ easing of sanctions on Syria, still in a ...