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Lebanon and Syria have agreed to establish two joint committees to tackle a series of longstanding and sensitive issues, including the status of nearly 2,000 Syrian nationals detained in Lebanese prisons, the fate of Lebanese citizens missing in Syria for decades, and the demarcation of their shared but often unmarked border. The decision was announced on Monday during a landmark …

Dozens of families from an Alawite-majority district in Damascus have abandoned their homes after armed groups threatened them with death, raising fresh concerns over the community’s survival in the Syrian capital under Islamist control, residents told AFP. The forced departures come in the wake of a brutal massacre in March, when hundreds of civilians were killed in Syria’s coastal Alawite …

Israeli forces have reportedly launched an airborne raid near the Syrian capital following a series of airstrikes, according to Syrian state media. While Israel has not officially confirmed the operation, Defense Minister Israel Katz hinted at wide-ranging military activity, saying Israeli forces act “in all combat zones” to safeguard national security. If verified, this would represent the deepest Israeli incursion …

Turkey is set to begin exporting natural gas to Syria this weekend, marking a significant step in regional energy cooperation and Syria’s post-war recovery. The announcement came on Wednesday from Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, who confirmed that deliveries would start Saturday. Rebuilding Syria’s Fragile Infrastructure Following over a decade of civil war that devastated much of Syria’s infrastructure, the …

President Joseph Aoun issued a strong appeal on Monday, urging Lebanese citizens and political factions to unite in a calm and responsible manner to shield Lebanon from the escalating turmoil in the region—particularly the recent sectarian clashes erupting in neighboring Syria. A Message of Prevention and Responsibility In his statement, President Aoun emphasized the urgent need to prioritize national stability …

A growing rift between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Trump administration officials has emerged following unexpected Israeli airstrikes in Syria. According to multiple sources, the Israeli leader’s recent actions have sparked internal frustration in Washington, with some top U.S. officials privately characterizing Netanyahu as reckless and disruptive to diplomatic efforts. White House Caught Off Guard by Syrian Bombings …

As tensions escalate in southern Syria, Israel announced on Friday the deployment of emergency humanitarian assistance to the Druze population in Sweida province. The region has endured days of deadly conflict involving Druze militias, Sunni Bedouin tribes, and Syrian government forces. Humanitarian Support Amid Crisis The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a statement confirming that Foreign Minister Gideon Saar had authorized …

Tensions flared once more in southern Syria on Friday as violence resumed between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin groups, just days after a ceasefire had temporarily paused the conflict. Government troops, who had previously withdrawn under a truce deal, were reportedly preparing to redeploy in the region to restore order and stabilize state institutions. Ceasefire Falters Amid Renewed Hostilities According …