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Russia's Putin meets Syrian FM in Moscow, Sharaa invited to Russia-Arab summit
Lavrov thanked Syrian authorities for ensuring the security of two Russian bases in the country, where Moscow continues to maintain a presence, as well as backing the removal of sanctions on Syria.
Russia aims to keep hold of key influence over Syria as top diplomats meet - analysis
Israeli, Syrian officials to meet in Azerbaijan to discuss situation in southern Syria - report
Syria, Israel agree to further talks on de-escalating conflict, Ekhbariya TV reports
US tries to claw back influence in Middle East after crisis in Syria - analysis
US Special Envoy to Syria Ambassador Thomas J. Barrack has been under a spotlight in the last two weeks as US policy continues to face challenges.
Selective outrage: Why the world looks away from Syria’s atrocities but fixates on Gaza - analysis
Gaza is widely covered because it is symbolically and politically loaded. Syria is ignored because it is seen as broken, and no one cares.
Israel’s message in defending the Druze goes beyond borders, wanting to correct history - analysis
While strategic considerations were still in play, the heart of the decision lay in defending the extended family of Israel’s own Druze—a gesture shaped as much by kinship as by security.
Netanyahu confirms ceasefire, Syrian withdrawal from Sweida due to 'forceful action'
"I instructed the IDF to act with force because the Damascus regime sent its army south of the capital and massacred the Druze," Netanyahu said.
Israel's attacks on Damascus hinder chemical weapons search, Syrian official says
The OPCW will hold an urgent meeting on Tuesday next week to discuss the situation and impact of the Israeli attacks.
Western diplomats were within meters of Israeli strikes in Damascus, sources say
No one in the convoy was injured, and it continued on its way, the people said, declining to give further details on the nationalities or number of those involved.
Syrian Druze fly Israeli flag on roof in Sweida as IDF strikes regime targets - report
The footage was also recirculated across Israeli media, including public broadcaster, KAN News.
Syrian gov't will soon withdraw forces from Druze areas, Israeli official tells 'Post'
Earlier, Reuters reported that Syria's Druze have reached a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government in Sweida that will take immediate effect.
Attacks on Syrian forces to quell sectarian clashes leave 18 dead, Israel strikes to protect Druze
The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday on the highway linking Damascus to Sweida, witnesses said.
Syrian activist to TML: Visit to Israel, Knesset was 'unprecedented moment for peace'
Syrian political figure Shadi Martini described his Knesset address as a 'once-in-a-century opportunity' and confirmed holding recent talks with Syria’s new president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
UK reestablishes diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus
Syria’s state media noted, “during the meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation were discussed, in addition to regional and international development."