Netanyahu ends US visit with no Gaza deal but progress on reconstruction Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has departed Washington with little to show for his meetings with President Donald Trump. Israel
US envoy Barrack pushes deal between Syria's Sharaa, Kurdish commander Kobane The talks come amid shifting dynamics on the ground and a reduced US military presence in the northeast. Syria
As wildfires ravage Latakia, Syria seeks EU support: What to know Syria has been combating massive wildfires in coastal Latakia province for six days. Syria
Iran talks, Gaza war set to dominate Netanyahu-Trump meeting President Donald Trump is set to host Prime minister benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, where they are expected to focus on Iran as well as Gaza ceasefire talks. Israel
Analysis Netanyahu looks to Trump for Gaza ultimatum to leverage against far right By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Iran's hold on Syria strong despite 'withdrawals' after Israeli attacks While Tehran has been withdrawing some military commanders from Syria in response to Israeli targeting, reports of a large-scale drawdown in Iranian forces in the country are exaggerated, analysts say. Syria
ISIS takes advantage of Israel-Iran spiral to mount resurgence in Syria Amid the relocation of Iranian-backed forces due to Israeli and US airstrikes and the lack of coordination between the SDF and Damascus, ISIS has intensified its operations, clawing back parts of the vital highway separating Raqqa and Deir Ezzor. Syria
Syria’s Kurds face ISIS threat, US indifference as Turkey destroys critical infrastructure Turkish strikes have left hundreds of thousands without water and electricity, as well as undermining security at prisons and detention centers where tens of thousands of Islamic State fighters and their families are being held. Syria
Interview Syrian Kurdish commander says resolve of US-led anti-ISIS coalition weakening In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, SDF chief Mazlum Kobane said the conflict in Gaza has boosted ISIS and warned that the conditions exist for a "resurgence" of the group to its former strength. Mazlum Kobane SDF commander in chief
In Syria, Iran FM says Israel ‘will be punished’ for consulate strike Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is on a regional tour, visiting Oman and Syria after the suspected Israeli strike that killed several IRGC officers near the Iranian Embassy in Damascus. Iran
Breaking | Last Updated: April 1, 2024, 4:02 pm Commander in Iran’s IRGC killed in suspected Israeli strike in Damascus Israel is widely suspected of striking Iranian military targets throughout Syria. Syria
Syria: Over 40 killed in alleged Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah warehouse The attack reportedly hit at least one weapons warehouse belonging to Hezbollah near Aleppo International Airport. Syria
What we know about latest airstrikes in northeast Syria Syria's Deir ez-Zor has witnessed significant fighting in recent weeks. Syria
ISIS kills 11 truffle hunters in Syria amid signs of resurgence Syrians hunt the prized mushrooms due to the dismal economic situation in the country, braving attacks by a resurgent Islamic State. Syria
Switzerland charges Rifaat Assad with war crimes in Syria’s Hama massacre Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's brother, Rifaat al-Assad, has also been convicted of financial crimes in France. Syria
Turkish strike kills 3 members of Kurdish-allied Christian force in northeast Syria Wednesday's drone strikes are in line with Turkey’s ongoing campaign to degrade and destroy the SDF and the Kurdish-led autonomous administration in northeast Syria. Turkey
Syria: One killed in Suwayda as protests resume against Assad government The death marks the first time a protester has been killed since the protests in Suwayda began last year over Syria’s dire economic situation. Syria