The Media Line
Kurdish language officially introduced in Syrian schools for first time marking historic shift
Syria’s MoE has issued new instructions under Decree No. 13 of 2026 aimed at protecting cultural and linguistic rights while promoting diversity within an inclusive national identity.
Iranian assassination threats blur theater and action with videos, plots, and propaganda - analysis
Syrian Druze leader says community is ‘inseparable part of Israel,’ hints at developments in Sweida
Israeli arms, Iranian drones, Turkish oil: Azerbaijan’s high-stakes balancing act
West Bank settler violence and illegal farms are no surprise, veteran journalist warns - opinion
Anyone who truly believes that a peaceful solution to this conflict can now be achieved simply through an Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank and the creation of a Palestinian state is naive.
Assad’s death sentence puts Syria-Russia extradition treaty to the test - analysis
After a Damascus court sentenced him to death in absentia, an extradition treaty signed by Bashar Assad with Russia provides a legal avenue for seeking his return—but the death sentence itself could
'Running to fix broken systems’: Haskel defines Israel First as Pollard joins slate - interview
After three years of war and political disputes surrounding military service, she said Israelis need leaders who approach public responsibility with the determination of a parent protecting a child.
Azerbaijan mediating between Israel, Turkey in effort to reduce Syria tensions
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev initiated direct dialogue between Israel and Turkey a year ago, resulting in an operational coordination mechanism intended to prevent conflict in Syria.
Inside Syria, night raids, farm permits mark Israel's expanding reach
A local security source quoted by the Syrian news organization Enab Baladi said Hamada was conducting private business rather than carrying out a military mission.
Israel and Turkey face a dangerous clash over Syria's future - analysis
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani rejected claims that Turkey intended to establish a military base at Abu al-Duhur, saying the site was being restored for use by the Syrian Air Force.
Yashar surges ahead of Likud in the polls, but can Eisenkot turn popularity into power? - analysis
Other recent polls have differed on the size of the advantage, but most of the six surveys reviewed for this article placed Yashar ahead of Likud.
Voices from the Arab Press: The Mecca agreement changes the equation
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll
New polling presented by Khalil Shikaki shows declining confidence in Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, growing support for negotiations, and a potentially decisive role for Marwan Barghouti.
US military paper 'Stars and Stripes' warns about threat to independence after Pentagon fires staff
“The Publisher Advisory Board is deeply concerned that these actions further threaten to interrupt the editorial independence that is essential to Stars and Stripes’ credibility," Chair Friday said.
