Syria

After years of war, world’s oldest synagogue paintings are revealed as intact in Damascus

Jewish sites and synagogues suffered lootings and bombardment over the course of the war, which followed the emigration of virtually all Syrian Jews.

The Dura Europos Synagogue wall paintings in the National Museum of Damascus on September 16, 2025.
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US to end temporary protected status for Syrians

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

US forces kill alleged senior ISIS terrorist in Syria

Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) hold a flag in the divided city of Deir al-Zor, Syria December 7, 2024.

Syria risks rupturing as armed camps face off across the Euphrates


Syrian Israeli meeting in London discusses de-escalation within framework of 1974 agreement

Ron Dermer and Asaad Al-Shaibani are in talks about Golan Heights and border security.

 Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, is seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 23, 2024.

Israeli-Syrian security pact expected to be signed by end of year - report

"There is progress in the talks with Israel" and “by the end of the year,” the two countries are expected to sign several agreements,  the official said.

 Illustrative of an Israel flag and Syria flag, with soldiers and weapons.

Damascus seeks stronger US, Turkey ties as key Sweida deal takes shape - analysis

Syria deepens ties with the US and Turkey ahead of the UNGA, seeking sanctions relief and talks.

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

Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions in Washington this week, Axios reports

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is due to meet US lawmakers in Washington to discuss lifting sanctions and advancing a security deal with Israel, Senator Lindsey Graham was cited as saying.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, August 12, 2025.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile, IDF confirms the death of four soldiers in Gaza

Haredi protesters against IDF draft block roads in Bnei Brak • Israel and Syria look to sign security pact • Drone hits building in Eilat after sirens

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show support to Palestinians in Gaza at Sabeen Square in Sanaa, Yemen August 29, 2025.

Immigration judge orders Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil deported to Algeria or Syria

Louisiana immigration Judge Jamee Comans orders Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation to Algeria or Syria, citing activism ties. His legal team appeals the decision in a civil rights case.

 Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil stands next to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), a day after he was released from immigration custody, at Newark airport in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., June 21, 2025.

Syria's Sharaa says talks with Israel could yield results 'in coming days'

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said talks with Israel on a security pact may conclude within days, stressing respect for Syria’s airspace and UN monitoring.

 (L-R) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the backdrop of Syrian and Israeli flags (illustrative)

Damascus orders nationwide audit of investment MOUs

A presidential directive orders ministries to file progress reports, void dormant pacts, and route resources toward projects that show verifiable movement.

Syria's newly appointed president for a transitional phase Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salam, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 2, 2025.

HRW accuses Israel of war crimes in Syria over forced displacement

The Human Rights Watch claims Israel's actions amount to war crimes.

AN IDF APC enters Syria at the ceasefire line (illustrative).

Syria, US, Jordan back pact to stabilize Sweida, launching transitional phase

Damascus said the agreement includes an understanding with Washington to seek security arrangements with Israel regarding southern Syria.

 Members of Syrian security forces ride on 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.

Syria confirms talks with Israel ongoing, Qatar pursuing legal action against Israel at ICC

Dermer, Witkoff meet in London for hostage, Qatar talks • Nearly 550 Gazans leave Strip in a day • Hamas senior official appears in first interview since Doha strike

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).