Millions of Syrians from destroyed places like Daraya feel they did everything possible to overthrow the Assad government, but they still await reconstruction aid.
Tag: Damascus (Syria)
Syrian and Israeli Officials Meet for U.S. Brokered Talks
The talks in Paris brokered by the United States were the latest effort to reduce tensions between the two longstanding foes, and came after Israel launched airstrikes on the Syrian capital last month.
Clashing Visions of Syria’s Future Play Out in Ancient Alleys of Damascus
Many in the capital worry that the secular freedoms they enjoyed under the Assad regime are under threat from the new Islamist government.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Syria Church Bombing Kills at Least 20 in Damascus
The attack on a Greek Orthodox service made clear the challenges facing Syria’s new government in a country long pitted by sectarian divides.
New U.S. Envoy Makes First and Symbolic Trip to Syria
Thomas Barrack raised the American flag over the U.S. ambassador’s residence in Damascus, amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to improve ties.
Trump’s Warming Toward Syria Complicates Israel’s Military Strategy
Since President Trump’s embrace of the new Syrian leader, Israeli airstrikes on the country have subsided.
Israel Recovers Troves of Documents Belonging to Its Most Famous Spy
Israel has long sought to bring home from Syria the remains of Eli Cohen, whose spying work is credited with helping Israel win the Arab-Israeli War of 1967.
Trump to Lift Sanctions on Syria and Meet With New President
President Trump, on a state visit to Saudi Arabia, said he made the decision after speaking to the Saudi crown prince. The president is trying to drum up Saudi investment in the U.S.