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
Trump floats Syrian re-entry into Lebanon, reviving decades of trauma
US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Damascus return to confront Hezbollah has reopened old wounds, exposing deep fears that one foreign occupier could simply replace another
Damascus yet to keep pledge to respect rights of detainees, UN inquiry team says
Despite Damascus’s pledge, the members noted that families still struggle to find relatives held in custody and many detainees face long periods of detention without judicial review.
Israeli settler group crosses Syria border again, spends night on Mount Hermon
Following their activities earlier this week, a group of activists once again climbed into the Mount Hermon area, in the newly controlled areas under IDF authority beyond the official border line.
Saudi Arabia explores IMEC route through Syria, sidestepping Israel, sources tell 'Post'
The war in Gaza and the collapse of momentum toward Israeli-Saudi normalization have forced Riyadh to reassess the route of the project.
Syrian school network teaches extremist, antisemitic, anti-Christian material, Alma center says
The textbooks were also said to glorify Jihad against “infidels,” portraying Jews and Israelis as kafirs.
US moves to rescind terror designation in major step for Syria
Trump also said the United States had "released sanctions from the country," adding that Syria had "become very stable."
Sharaa arrives at Ankara summit with Syria seeking closer NATO ties - analysis
Syria’s president is emerging from one set of success stories, with the French leader's visit, to another potential success at the NATO summit.
Despite restricting Israeli defense firms, Macron flew to Syria on jet equipped with Elbit system
France has restricted Israeli defense firms, yet Macron’s jet relied on Elbit’s DIRCM system as he became the first Western leader to meet Syria’s new president and discuss regional tensions.
Israel’s Syria border dilemma: When activism undermines security policy - analysis
The repeated entry of Israeli activists into Syria highlights a legal and security dilemma as authorities struggle to deter violations of the buffer zone.
Israel’s Armenia decision could cost it its closest regional friend - opinion
Israel’s recognition of the Armenian genocide may carry diplomatic costs that reach beyond Turkey.
