Syria
Several activists returned to Israel, transfered to police after crossing border into Lebanon
The activists claimed that they remained within Lebanese territory for hours before they were located by authorities and transferred to the Israel Police.
IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election
Turkey to submit draft law allowing thousands of former PKK members to return, aims to end conflict
Syrian military raises alert level amid movements near Iraqi border
IDF detains Israeli civilians in Golan Heights who attempted to cross into Syria
On July 5, about 100 such activists crossed into the Syrian side of Mount Hermon and were subsequently detained by the IDF.
Syria opens new parliament as Sharaa begins post-Assad political chapter
In 2025, Syria spent the year trying to unite the country and begin its complex process of appointing members of the new parliament.
Turkey could work around US limits to F-35 if sale happens, Israeli defense officials stress
Though the UAE and Saudi Arabia dropped their interest in F-35s after US legislation imposed limits on the aircraft, Israeli defense officials worry that Turkey won't be affected the same way.
Voices from the Arab press: Victory from which there is no escape
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Two children killed in Syria after ferry collides with bridge, several people still missing
More than 15 people were rescued after all those on board fell into the river, the rescue agency said, adding that search and rescue operations were continuing for those still missing.
Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
The hub will handle a wide range of Russian goods, including wheat and grains, and target initial cargo volumes of around 250,000 tons per month, one of the officials said.
US begins process to remove Syria from terrorism list, signaling major shift in relations
Syrian political analyst Abdul Karim told TML the notification “included a commitment to remove the obstacles preventing Syria’s reconstruction."
Macron’s Damascus visit opens door to French investment in Syria - analysis
Banking assistance, transportation agreements, asset recovery, and corporate participation signal a shift from diplomatic outreach toward economic cooperation.
Syria arrests senior ISIS leader, exposes criminal financing network
According to Syria's Interior Ministry, an investigation found that the ISIS cell financed its activities through assassinations and armed robberies targeting gold merchants in Daraa province.
Individuals behind string of 'terrorist bombings' in Damascus arrested, Syrian official says
Israeli public broadcaster KAN News, citing a Syrian security source, reported that the group responsible for the attacks belonged to Islamic State (ISIS).
