Syria
Syria parliament votes to abolish Assad-era terrorism court, nullify rulings
Wednesday's vote came during the opening weeks of the first parliament formed since Assad was toppled in December 2024. The chamber convened for the first time in July.
Iran holds over nine tons of nuclear material outside of IAEA safeguard, atomic energy head says
Syria is continuing to strengthen ties with Turkey, causing concern in Israel - analysis
Syrian authorities arrest Aleppo woman for practicing 'witchcraft and sorcery' in video
The end of the SDF: What the dissolution means for the Kurds and Sharaa's state - opinion
Following an agreement with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the SDF's mission ended and was being dissolved "as an independent military force" and being integrated into the Syrian army.
Fuel protests reveal the economic risks threatening Syria’s fragile transition - analysis
The protests have affected most of the country. This includes incidents in Aleppo in the north, Dara’a in the south, Deir Ezzor on the Euphrates River, and Hasakah.
Syria rocked by largest protests since fall of Assad regime after fuel prices surge
The United Nations Development Program estimates that 90% of Syrians live below the poverty line, compared with about a third before the Syrian civil war began in 2011.
Israel would benefit from a stable Syria, but not one under Turkish influence, expert tells ‘Post’
Ankara’s growing influence in Syria, along with the presence of Turkish forces there, poses a significant risk to Israel, JISS President Prof. Efraim Inbar told The Jerusalem Post.
Prisoners protest in Syria's Kobani after Kurdish soldier's murder test al-Sharaa's - analysis
This is the latest in Syria's tensions, while it also reveals the concerns many Kurds have about how the new government resolves crises.
Syrian private airport plans spark outcry over mass graves, land rights
Damscus plans to turn a former military airport into a hub for private jets sparks backlash among residents who say the project could desturb suspected mass graves.
Rosh Hashanah political quiz: What's going to happen in the Middle East in 5787?
Which of the following Middle East and world events can be expected in 5787 (2026-2027)? Take this quiz and calculate the year you need to be prepared for.
Going where the need is greatest
Yael Eckstein reflects on a year of life-saving assistance and looks ahead to expanding the IFCJ’s work in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
Asserting control in Syria: Netanyahu pledges the defeat of Iran, defense of border from proxies
"We will not allow any terror army to establish itself on our border, and this is one of the monumental achievements we have secured in the War of Revival."
IAEA board draws a line under past Syrian nuclear activities, says outstanding questions resolved
In a confidential report to member states last week, the IAEA said it had resolved all its questions on the outstanding issues regarding Syria that it had originally reported to the board.
