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Meeting between Dermer, Syrian FM on Druze humanitarian corridor postponed - report
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani are now likely to meet next week, sources told N12.
Syrian soldier killed in clashes with SDF in Aleppo, state news agency says
Behind the journey: Why did Congressman Hamadeh travel from Jerusalem to Damascus? - analysis
Syria's defense ministry and Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over attack in northern Syria
Russia's Putin meets Syrian FM in Moscow, Sharaa invited to Russia-Arab summit
Lavrov thanked Syrian authorities for ensuring the security of two Russian bases in the country, where Moscow continues to maintain a presence, as well as backing the removal of sanctions on Syria.
Russia aims to keep hold of key influence over Syria as top diplomats meet - analysis
Ahmed al-Sharaa's government faces many hurdles and having Russia playing a stabilizing role in Syria is important for Damascus. It is not clear how Russia-Syrian relations will develop these days.
Israeli, Syrian officials to meet in Azerbaijan to discuss situation in southern Syria - report
Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani are scheduled to attend the meeting, which will focus on the security situation in southern Syria.
Syria, Israel agree to further talks on de-escalating conflict, Ekhbariya TV reports
On Friday, US envoy Tom Barrack said officials from both countries spoke about de-escalating the situation in Syria during the talks on Thursday.
US tries to claw back influence in Middle East after crisis in Syria - analysis
US Special Envoy to Syria Ambassador Thomas J. Barrack has been under a spotlight in the last two weeks as US policy continues to face challenges.
Selective outrage: Why the world looks away from Syria’s atrocities but fixates on Gaza - analysis
Gaza is widely covered because it is symbolically and politically loaded. Syria is ignored because it is seen as broken, and no one cares.
Israel’s message in defending the Druze goes beyond borders, wanting to correct history - analysis
While strategic considerations were still in play, the heart of the decision lay in defending the extended family of Israel’s own Druze—a gesture shaped as much by kinship as by security.
Netanyahu confirms ceasefire, Syrian withdrawal from Sweida due to 'forceful action'
"I instructed the IDF to act with force because the Damascus regime sent its army south of the capital and massacred the Druze," Netanyahu said.
Israel's attacks on Damascus hinder chemical weapons search, Syrian official says
The OPCW will hold an urgent meeting on Tuesday next week to discuss the situation and impact of the Israeli attacks.
Western diplomats were within meters of Israeli strikes in Damascus, sources say
No one in the convoy was injured, and it continued on its way, the people said, declining to give further details on the nationalities or number of those involved.
Syrian Druze fly Israeli flag on roof in Sweida as IDF strikes regime targets - report
The footage was also recirculated across Israeli media, including public broadcaster, KAN News.
