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Maps of Syria, meeting Trump and Vance: What really happened behind Washington’s doors - analysis

The most important takeaway from Netanyahu’s Washington trip may not have been any single statement or announcement, but that Israel still needs to persuade the US of its position.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump in the Oval Office in Washington DC.
A woman holds a sign reading "Stop Hunting Jews" during a demonstration against antisemitism following a rise in anti-Jewish incidents after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.

Confronting the oldest hatred in its newest forms - from the editor

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during regional diplomatic talks on May 14. The Trump administration is weighing whether engagement with Damascus could produce a broader regional breakthrough.PremiumPremium

Israeli normalization with Syria may be Trump's only tangible Middle East win left - analysis

Missiles are displayed during a military parade held by the Houthis, who are armed primarily by the IRGC.

Iran's IRGC claims it targeted US command center in Syria, state media reports


Trump pushes for 'strong and true dialogue' between Israel, Syria

This statement came during a meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US Special Envoy Tom Barrack in Damascus. 

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025

Power-sharing in Syria would lead to Israeli security stability - opinion

An inclusive, power-shared Syria offers Israel security, stability, and the chance for peace. Supporting this transformation could reshape the region.

SYRIAN PRESIDENT Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government appears committed to preserving sectarian agendas, both internally and regionally, the writer argues.

Sharaa’s landmark visit to Washington: Trump vows to support Syria's recovery from war

Speaking to reporters, Trump praised Sharaa as a "strong leader" and voiced confidence in him. "We’ll do everything we can to make Syria successful," he said.

A Syrian flag is held aloft outside the White House following the meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2025.

Trump aims for Middle East recalibration with Syria, Saudi Arabia at the center - analysis

US President Donald Trump met Syrian and Saudi Arabian leaders, two key players in his plan for peace in the Middle East.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/

US backs Syria’s new regime, but risks ignoring sectarian violence

BEHIND THE LINES: US special envoy calls for lifting Syria sanctions, but concerns grow over ongoing sectarian violence and the treatment of minority communities under al Sharaa.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump meets Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh earlier this year.

Airstrikes, cautious diplomacy: Israel and Syria draw closer - opinion

Cautious diplomacy will continue to guide Israeli-Syrian relations.

SYRIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Asaad al-Shaibani attends the Munich Security Conference earlier this year. Reportedly, he has met more than once with Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, the writer notes.

US lawmakers Shaheen, Wilson return to Syria for continued talks with Sharaa

Syria's new president furthered his efforts at strengthening international relationships by meeting with US representatives for a fresh round of talks.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria Tom Barrack as they are flanked by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan al-Shibani in Istanbul, Turkey, May 24, 2025.

Senior ISIS member killed in US military operation in Syria, official says

The raid, only the second done by the US since former President Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December, killed a senior ISIS member who was seen as a candidate to be the leader of ISIS in Syria.

U.S. military vehicles drive in Hasaka, Syria December 6, 2024.

US repatriates minor from Syrian displaced persons camp, reunites him with family

The State Department said on Tuesday that the United States repatriated a US citizen minor from a displaced persons camp in northeast Syria.

Members of a group of Bedouin families who left Sweida, take a shelter at a school, in the village of El Sahoah in Deraa Governorate, Syria, July 28, 2025.

US warns Syria's Sharaa that 'there is no plan B for his government'

US envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack warned Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa that the country needs to recalibrate its policies, pointing out there is "no plan B."

 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.