Analysis

Israel sees opportunity, favors federalism in post-Assad Syria

Israeli officials are not yet sure whether the fall of the Assad regime and other recent events in Syria are positive or negative developments for the region.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Syrian opposition to form transitional government after Assad’s ouster: What we know

Syrian rebels and former government officials are working to ensure a 'smooth' transition of power by forming a transitional government to take over the coming period after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad.

Syria

Syria’s Kurds faced with all-out war as Turkey, Sunni allies target Kobani 

A day after the fall of the SDF-controlled town of Manbij, Turkish proxies advanced today toward the town of Kobani.

Syria

Sednaya, Syria’s most notorious prison, finally exposed: What we know

After the fall of Damascus, detainees have poured out of an infamous Syrian prison, yet some claim more detainees are trapped in cells deep underground.

Syria

Syria’s Kurds under opposition assault as Erdogan vows to protect Turkey from 'terror'

Clashes are intensifying as Turkey-backed forces push up against Kurdish fighters.

Syria

Turkey to reopen crossing for returning Syrians as Erdogan hails rebel victory

The Turkish president pledges support for reconstruction as the victory by opposition groups bolster efforts to re

Turkey

In Lebanon, many hail Assad downfall as Syrian refugees stream home

Many Lebanese are celebrating the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria after Lebanon suffered for decades under the Syrian military occupation and its interference in Lebanese politics.

Lebanon

Analysis

Trump presses for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire following Assad’s downfall

The Syria war could also shake up Iraqi politics; Erdogan sees Syria as opening with Trump; Israel not banking on Golani; Assad’s final, desperate hours.

By Andrew Parasiliti

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, national security

Biden says fall of Syria’s Assad 'moment of historic opportunity'

The president said the United States will engage with all Syrian groups to establish a transition away from the Assad regime.

Syria

Who controls what in Syria as post-Assad transition begins?

President Bashar al-Assad left Syria shortly before rebel forces took the capital, Damascus, leaving various groups in control of different parts of the country.

Syria

Biden: US troops to remain in Syria 'to ensure stability' after Assad's fall

Washington has vowed to engage with “all Syrian groups," including HTS, and to assist Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan and Israel if they are threatened from Syrian territory.

Syria

Qatar says ‘renewed interest’ in Gaza talks, wants unified Arab stance on Syria

Doha, which had earlier suspended mediation efforts, says it supports a viable Palestinian governance model and is formulating a pan-Arab position on Syria that encompasses diverging Gulf views.

Qatar