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Israel launches strikes on former army barracks in southwestern Damascus countryside - sources

Israel has stepped up its incursions in southern Syria, and the latest strikes coincide with security talks between Damascus and its long-time foe aimed at reaching a deal to reduce tensions.

Operations of IDF troops in southern Syria, August 20, 2025.
US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order, as US Vice President JD Vance and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth look on, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, August 25, 2025.

‘US sanctions relief for Syria is conditional,’ Syrian American politician says

 Members of Syrian security forces sit together at a back of a truck after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.

US seeks Israeli-Syrian security deal announcement during September UNGA, source tells 'Post'

 Leader of new Syrian administration, Ahmed al Sharaa and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not seen) watch the view of Damascus on Mount Qasioun following their meeting in Damascus, Syria on December 22, 2024

Sharaa claims 'chances are high' Syria will reach security agreement with Israel


Integrating the Kurdish communit? Syria has more pressing concerns - analysis

Damascus is still trying to crack down on ISIS threats, and fund people who have returned from displaced persons camps. The gov't wants to focus on issues closer to home, such as Israel, and Sweida.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, August 6, 2025.

Syria’s returning refugees face ruins, not relief - analysis

The Norwegian Refugee Council said on Thursday that the world is “failing the Syrians who have returned home.”

People load a vehicle, as some families prepare to leave the al-Hol refugee camp to go back to their hometowns, in al-Hol, Syria, April 27, 2025.

Inside Israel-Syria meeting in Paris: Talks on de-escalating southern Syria, IDF withdrawal

Topics included: compliance with the 1974 cease-fire agreement, violence in southern Syria, smuggling and refugees

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, in Moscow, Russia, July 31, 2025.

Sharaa's nightmare is on the verge of realization, and a push could topple his regime - analysis

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is in a difficult predicament: he wants complete control over all of Syria but has lost the trust of the minorities.

 Leader of new Syrian administration, Ahmed al Sharaa and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not seen) watch the view of Damascus on Mount Qasioun following their meeting in Damascus, Syria on December 22, 2024

Explosion heard in vicinity of the Mazzeh area of Damascus in Syria, state news agency says

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion.

 A stash of burnt pills is scattered on the grounds of the Mazzeh military air base on the outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus on December 11, 2024.

Sharaa's Islamist army fuels Syria's descent into sectarian slaughter

BEHIND THE LINES: In just eight months of Sunni Islamist rule in Syria, already three large-scale incidents of sectarian violence have taken place.

 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, Syria May 27, 2025.

Meeting between Dermer, Syrian FM on Druze humanitarian corridor postponed - report

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani are now likely to meet next week, sources told N12.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer; illustrative.

Syrian soldier killed in clashes with SDF in Aleppo, state news agency says

In March, the SDF agreed with Syria's Islamist-led government to join state institutions as part of efforts to reunite a country fractured by 14 years of civil war.

Fighters of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) put an SDF flag in al-Omar oil field in Deir Al Zor, Syria March 23, 2019

Behind the journey: Why did Congressman Hamadeh travel from Jerusalem to Damascus? - analysis

US Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh travelled to Syria to “discuss the Congressman's continuing efforts to bring Americans home" and advance peace

(L-R) US Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh (R - AZ) and Israeli Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif

Syria's defense ministry and Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over attack in northern Syria

The defense ministry accused the SDF of carrying out a rocket barrage on one of the army's outposts in the city's countryside, injuring four troops and three civilians.

Internal Security Forces officers escort a Druze prisoner and prevent him from being attacked by Bedouins, at an Internal Security Forces checkpoint working to prevent Bedouin fighters from advancing towards Sweida, following renewed fighting between Bedouin and Druze, Sweida, Syria, July 19, 2025.

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.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, July 31, 2025.