Syria

Turkey’s shift: Why is Erdogan downplaying Israel-Syria tensions?

Israel may have initially underestimated Hamas, but Ankara sees that Israel is not underestimating Turkey.

Russia rejects Syrian request to hand over former regime leader Assad

Syrian President al-Sharaa's extradition request for Assad meets with firm Russian rejection as ambassador confirms Putin's protection 'will not change.'

IAF pilot to 'Post': How Israel established air supremacy over Middle East

Fighter pilots told the "Post" that they estimated some 70% of Syria's firepower was destroyed during the IAF's December strikes on Damascus.

 Scenes of an impact from a Hamas rocket in Ashkelon, April 6, 2025.

What happened on day 547 of the war?

IDF revises report of Red Cross medics' killing • Hamas publishes hostage video • Former hostages Omer Wenkert, Liri Albag, and Gadi Moses speak at Tel Aviv rally • IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists

IDF raids Syrian outpost, dismantles Assad-era military supplies

The site had previously served as a headquarters for a unit within the former Syrian regime. 

Israel at war day 546: What happened in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen?

IDF expands op. in Gaza • Netanyahu to visit White House • Hamas smuggles drones through the Negev • Footage contradicts IDF version of killing of aid workers in Gaza

Voices from the Arab press: Syria and forgotten memory

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
04/04/2025

Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says

The animosity between the regional powers has spilled over into Syria, with Israeli forces striking Syria.

By REUTERS
04/04/2025

IDF kills Bibas family kidnappers, hostage video producer in Gaza

Hamas: Live hostages held in areas IDF trying to evacuate, operate in • IDF chief Eyal Zamir meets with hostage families

Can Israel pivot to confront Turkey while managing other wars?

The big question is whether Israel wants to get involved in an open-ended campaign in Syria that not only involves potential tension with Ankara but also clashes with Syrians near the border.

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