Syrian army

As Syrian forces push northeast, Kurds mobilize against new jihadi assault

BEHIND THE LINES: As Syrian forces push into Kurdish regions, the Syrian Democratic Council calls for urgent global intervention to prevent a massacre.

|ByJONATHAN SPYER
Soldiers ride on a tank as Syrian government forces make their way to the city of Hasakeh in northeastern Syria on Tuesday.
Soldiers of Syrian government forces stand by on a position 10 km away from the city of Hasakah in northeastern Syria on January 21, 2026.

Syria accuses Kurds of breaking truce in 'dangerous escalation,' tenuous peace deal threatened

The Syrian army said an attack took place as soldiers were securing a captured military base containing explosives, calling it a dangerous escalation.

|ByREUTERS
Members of the Kurdish Internal Security Forces known as "Asayish", and residents rally during a demonstration against the attacks by the Syrian government forces and in support of Kurdish fighters in Qamishli, the main Kurdish city in the country's northeast on January 18, 2026.

Kurdish commander calls on US to 'intervene forcefully' in Syria clashes

The head of the YPG warned that only the US or its coalition partners can halt Syria’s advance into Kurdish-held territory, as government forces seize key towns and energy sites.

|ByREUTERS, JAMES GENN
A member of the Syrian army walks with a weapon in the street as civilians flee following renewed clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Aleppo, Syria, January 7, 2026

US killed al-Qaeda affiliate leader tied to December attack in Syria, CENTCOM says

US-led coalition planes flew over flashpoint towns in northern Syria where army troops and Kurdish factions clashed on Saturday, a Syrian security source and a Turkish defense source told Reuters.

|ByREUTERS, GOLDIE KATZ

Analysis: The battle for Mosul and the rearrangement of the Middle East

As we survey the Middle East today, we see a region divided almost purely on sectarian lines.

NOVEMBER 23, 2016BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
AN ARAB MAN watches the battle for Mosul,

IDF says Syria fired missiles at its jets, but denies claim aircraft was downed

IDF issues rare response to foreign report, saying Syrian missile were nowhere near vicinity of Israeli aircraft.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016ByREUTERS, YAAKOV LAPPIN, NOAM AMIR/MAARIV
IAF fighter jet during the Red Flag joint exercise at Nellis air force base in Nevada

Russia says ready for Aleppo truce, with conditions

Around 590,000 people are now living in besieged areas of Syria, according to UN figures.

AUGUST 18, 2016ByREUTERS
Young Omran Daqneesh, bloodied and dazed, was pulled from the rubble in Aleppo.

12-year-old ISIS hostage escapes captors by slipping sleeping pills in their tea

The girl, along with her 17-year-old aunt had been held prisoner by members of the terrorist organization for four months before they managed to escape.

APRIL 23, 2016ByHANNAH BROAD
A member of a militia kneels as he celebrates victory next to a wall painted with the black flag commonly used by ISIS terrorists.

‘Crucial’ Syria talks to begin this week amid cease-fire violations

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has recorded an uptick in cease-fire violations by both sides in recent days.

APRIL 12, 2016ByMICHAEL WILNER
Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad flash victory signs and carry a Syrian national flag on the edge of the historic city of Palmyra in Homs Governorate, in this handout picture provided by SANA on March 26, 2016.

Syrian regime gaining upper hand at peace talks in Geneva

The Syrian army overran a key town in the northern province of Aleppo on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2016ByREUTERS
A Russian pilot gives the thumbs-up sign on an airbase in Syria

Delicate Syria talks to proceed this week

A UN envoy sent out invitations for the talks to begin in Geneva on Friday.

JANUARY 27, 2016ByMICHAEL WILNER
Bashar Assad

Assad in rare public appearance says losing battles doesn't mean war is lost

Syrian president speaks at event to commemorate martyrs at a school in undisclosed location.

MAY 6, 2015ByREUTERS
Syria's Assad with supporters at rare public appearance.‏

Assad orders Christmas Day strike on Islamic State territory

Syrian Army helicopters used barrel bombs to strike the areas of al-Bab and Qabaseen on Christmas Day and overnight.

DECEMBER 26, 2014ByMICHAEL WILNER
A boy carries a mortar shell left behind by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad at the Azaalana checkpoint

Syrian state media unveils IDF drone allegedly 'shot down'

The photos of the unmanned aerial vehicle which were unveiled show Hebrew writing and stickers indicating that the “Skylark” drone was property of the IDF.

DECEMBER 22, 2014ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Syria unveils alleged Israeli drone‏