Syria Cancels Russia’ 49-Year Lease for Tartous Port

The lease, signed in 2017, extended Russia’s maritime presence on the Syrian coast for the next half-century.

Israeli FM Mocks ICC Prosecutor’s Trip to Meet Syrian Rebel

"Birds of a feather flock together," Gideon Sa'ar write about Karim Khan and Syrian jihadist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Erdoğan Warns Israel, US: ‘Get Your Hands Off Syria’

"Israel and all others attacking in Syria must end their aggressive actions at once," the Turkish president said.

Israeli Forces Seized 3,300 Weapons in Syrian Operations

Syrian weapons were discovered in the so-called demilitarized zone.

Golan Druze View of Jewish State Changing After Assad’s Fall, Israeli Druze Leader Says

“The people of Majdal Shams were scared to normalize or become citizens of Israel because of the Assad regime,” Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif told JNS. “Now the situation is different.”

Syria’s New Leader Set to Visit Erdogan in Turkey

When and if al-Shara’a goes to Ankara, it is likely the agenda for talks will focus on the fighting between US and Turkish-backed Kurdish forces.

Iran’s Top General in Syria: ‘We Were Defeated Badly’

“Everyone is talking about this speech and wondering why he said it . . . It is hard to miss the similarities to the current state of affairs in Iran.”

Violent Clashes bet. Syrian Rebels and Hezbollah Terrorists

According to SOHR, 686 people were killed on January 4 across Syria.

Lebanese Army Clashes with Syrian Gunmen as Tensions Rise with Damascus

"The Syrian fighters shot at a Lebanese military unit that was closing the illegal border crossing" in a pro-Hezbollah area.

Israel’s US Embassy Eases Travel Restrictions at Lebanon, Syria Borders

Official travel within the area will still require approval from the embassy's security office.

UK Press Reports: Exiled President Bashar al-Assad Survived Poisoning Assassination

Assad, 59, became gravely ill on Sunday after experiencing severe coughing and choking.

IDF Releases Details of Secret Commando Raid on Iranian Missile Factory in Syria

Commandos from the elite Shaldag unit raided the Scientific Studies and Research Center in the northwestern Syrian city of Masyaf on September 8, about 200 km north of Israel.

Syria’s New Foreign Minister Leads Delegation for Talks in Saudi Arabia

“We look forward to building strategic relations with our brothers in the Kingdom across all fields.”

Syria’s Jewish Community: $10 Billion Lost to Persecution and Confiscation, Report Says

Jews lived in Syria for 2,500 years, with the primary communities being in Damascus and Aleppo.

Intelligence Officials Tell Closed Knesset Committee New Syrian Regime Will Turn on Israel

"We must prevent the creation of a threat on our border with Syria. We have security demands that we cannot waive."

Report: Israel Establishing Extensive Military and Civilian Control in Southern Syria

It appears the IDF is preparing to rule southern Syria for as long as the political echelon desires.

Russian Cargo Ship Sinks on Its way to Load Military Equipment in Syria

Ursa Major is moving at an extremely slow speed of just over 1 knot in open waters between Spain and Algeria. 

Israel Warns Rebel Leader it Won’t Accept Jihadist Groups in Southern Syria

In its message to HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, Israel reportedly stressed that it is prepared to keep troops in the Golan Heights buffer zone as long as is necessary, but would consider transferring control to a stable and accountable Syrian government.

Israel Finds Remains of Yom Kippur War Helicopter in Syria

The helicopter had crashed due to bad weather on the Syrian side of the Hermon mountain.

Trump’s NSA Waltz: Netanyahu’s Decisive Action Changed the Middle East

“One day, there will likely be an incredible movie about the covert operation that dismantled Hezbollah's capabilities—a bold and highly effective mission."

US Forces Assassinate Islamic State Terrorist Leader in Syria

"The United States, working with allies and partners in the region, will not allow ISIS to take advantage of the current situation in Syria and reconstitute."

US Dropping Terrorism Bounty on Syrian Leader After First Diplomatic Visit Since 2012

“Iran will have no role whatsoever” in Syria after the fall of Basher Assad, U.S. diplomats told reporters on Friday.

Syrians Transfer Weapons, Including ‘Chemical Grenades,’ to Israeli Forces

Locals are reportedly helping the IDF safeguard weapons left over from the Arab country's civil war.

Turkey Tightening its Grip on Northern Syria

“Ankara has been a major player in Syria's conflict."

Russian Forces Preparing to Leave Syria

Moscow has begun moving its naval assets to Libya, its only other option for a Mediterranean Sea port.

Israel Destroys Syrian Weapons Stockpile in Latakia, Tartus

The strike in Tartus caused a massive explosion and shock wave that registered on nearby seismographs as a 3.0-magnitude earthquake.

Russia Rejects Israel’s Takeover of Golan Heights in 1967, 1981, 2019, and 2024

The Russians also revealed their effort to smuggle President al-Assad from Syria in a clandestine operation.

Massive Explosions as IDF Strikes Assad Military Assets in Syrian Coastal Region

The targets reportedly included an air-defense base and a surface-to-surface missile depot.

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