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Israel refused normalization with Syria at last minute, says Al-Sharaa

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said that although his government reached good points, Israel changed its mind "at the last minute."

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa gestures outside 10 Downing Street, after meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in London, Britain March 31, 2026.
A rabbi lights the menorah during a tribute for the victims of a mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 20, 2025.

Bondi Beach vigil, Army Radio closure - December 21, 2025

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Footage from the supposed underground base used by pro-Iran militias, December 20, 2025

Secret Iranian underground base supposedly revealed in new footage from Syria

For years, the base was the subject of interest because it had an entrance to a large underground tunnel and was likely being used by the IRGC to transfer weapons via Syria to Hezbollah.

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(Illustrative) Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, hold up weapons as they rally to show support to Palestinians and Lebanon's Hezbollah in Sanaa, Yemen November 8, 2024.

Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ

Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, demonstrating its determination to retain influence over its militia allies.

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Trump: Countries expressed interest in joining Abraham Accords after Iran strikes

"I wouldn’t allow Iran to enrich uranium.” Trump also stated, “Iran is not currently considering returning to its nuclear project.”

JUNE 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by US Vice President JD Vance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the White House in Washington, D.C., US June 21, 2025, following U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

US raises flag in Damascus: New envoy signals shift in US–Syria relations post-Assad - analysis

For the first time since 2012, the flag was raised as the new US Envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, arrived in Damascus.

MAY 29, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani stands next to US envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack as he raises the American flag at US ambassador's residency in Damascus, Syria May 29, 2025.

Saudi authorities release Iranian cleric arrested for bad mouthing Kingdom, Sunnah

Iranian cleric Ghasemian was arrested in Mecca for insulting Saudi Arabia but was quickly released and returned to Iran before completing Hajj. Both countries downplayed the incident.

MAY 29, 2025ByOHAD MERLIN
Muslims perform their evening prayers around the holy Kaaba as they start arriving to perform the annual Haj in the Grand Mosque, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2023.

From Ba’athist rule to uncertainty: Syria’s fragile future – opinion

Can Syria rebuild a united future after the collapse of Assad’s regime?

JANUARY 20, 2025ByANTHONY AVICE DU BUISSON
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani meets with Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, in Damascus, last week. For Syria’s new caretaker government, the risks are significant, says the writer.

As Iraqi militias turn their eyes from Israel, they continue pledging allegiance to Tehran

The new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met with an Iraqi delegation on Thursday, including Hamid al-Shatri, the head of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service.

DECEMBER 28, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
SYRIAN FORCES escape through the border at Al Qaim, Iraq, last Saturday, just before the declared overthrow of the Assad regime. The writer ponders: Imagine renting a car in Tel Aviv and embarking on a scenic road trip through Syria to Iraq.

Iran’s self-delusion: Tehran scrambles to fix Syria ties after Assad's fall - analysis

After majorly interfering in Syria, Iran is now portraying Israel as the intruder.

DECEMBER 18, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran's Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani speaks at the United Nations Security Council meeting, following a ballistic missile attack on Israel, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., October 2, 2024.

Suspicious death of adviser to Syrian President Assad amid military reforms, economic crisis

Luna al-Shibl, Syrian President Assad's adviser, died after a suspected deliberate car accident in Damascus, amid political intrigues and military reforms in Syria.

JULY 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
SYRIA’S PRESIDENT Bashar Assad shakes hands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during the signing of a cooperation agreement in Damascus, last year. The ICC has never issued an arrest warrant against Ayatollah Khamenei or Assad, the writer points out.

One dead after explosion goes off near Iranian embassy in Damascus - report

One person is reported dead according to a Syrian human rights organization based in the UK.

MAY 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A car which exploded in Damascus, in which one person died. May 25, 2024

Has any other country been treated as Israel was after the WCK accident? - opinion

Did the US apologize for bombing a wedding ceremony in Afghanistan in 2002, causing the death of 48 civilians? Of course not. Israel apologized and took accountability where others failed to.

APRIL 8, 2024ByKALMAN H.RYESKY
An IDF infographic showing the area in which the strike on the World Central Kitchen aid convoy occurred.

US says it 'had no involvement' in Israel strike, Iran vows to take revenge

Iran vows to take revenge on Israel for Damascus airstrike as the US tells Iran it 'had no involvement' in airstrike.

APRIL 2, 2024ByREUTERS
Protesters burn US and Israeli flags during an anti-Israel protest in Tehran, Iran, April 1, 2024