The last good days in Syria before a new nightmare began
When I interviewed Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II of the Syriac Orthodox Church in Damascus on Feb. 27, neither one of us knew ...
Syria's Druze seek a place in a changing nation, navigating pressures from the government and Israel
JARAMANA, Syria — Syria’s Druze minority has a long history of cutting their own path to survive among the country’s powerhouses. They are now trying again to navigate a new, uncertain Syria since the ...
Mass killings in Syria pose first major challenge of al-Sharaa's presidency
The bloody clashes between supporters of former dictator Bashar al-Assad and those of the new regime are undermining the ...
Jewish Insider10d
Washington coalesces around cautious sanctions relief for new Syrian government
Lawmakers from both parties and policy experts agreed that sanctions should be slowly lifted in exchange for Syrian action on ...
Voices from the Arab press: Most Syrian roads lead to Washington
Among these initiatives, the recent “national dialogue sessions” held in Syrian cities are deemed essential as a precursor to ...
Jewish Insider4d
Leading American pro-Israel groups diverge from Israel on Syria
AIPAC and AJC are taking a cautiously hopeful approach to the new government in Damascus, while Israel is growing ...
Foreign Affairs3d
America Can Best Help Syria by Getting Out
Among the uncertainties facing Syria is the future of U.S. involvement in the country. Since 2014, Washington has backed a de ...
Scouts help remove Hurricane Helene debris from Damascus creek
Barry said none of the troops required their scouts to participate. All in attendance chose to volunteer their time.
Middle East Institute4d
The national dialogue in Syria: A step forward or a concerning trajectory?
Syria's national dialogue, held in Damascus at the end of February, was intended to chart the country's future, one that ...
Washington Examiner11d
Israel launches major airstrikes against Syria after announcing new policy to ‘pacify’
The airstrikes targeted a town just south of Damascus and the province of Daraa, security sources told the Jerusalem Post. Israeli army armored vehicles block a road leading to the town of ...
Boy Scouts help remove Hurricane Helene debris from Damascus creek
Laurel Creek was filled with debris from homes washed away by Hurricane Helene’s flooding. However, on Saturday, a group of ...