Ahmed al-Shara urged nations to remove sanctions from Syria and the terrorism designation from his group so Syria could rebuild. Bashar al-Assad also gave his first account of fleeing to Russia.
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Israel Carries Out Heavy Strikes on Syria’s Coast, Monitor Says
Overnight strikes targeted former army positions, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor. Israel has said it aims to keep military equipment away from extremists.
U.S. in Direct Contact With Rebels Who Took Over Syria
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States was communicating directly with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the dominant rebel faction, despite its designation as a terrorist group.
Blinken Meeting Arab Ministers Amid Uncertainty Over Syria Transition
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken was in Jordan to confer with Arab foreign ministers on the ouster of the longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Israel Strikes Military Assets Across Syria to Keep Them From Rebels
Israel capitalized on the power vacuum in Syria to bomb targets across the country, saying it aims to keep weapons away from extremists.
A Quick Arab Pivot: From Welcoming al-Assad to Managing the Chaos
Only weeks ago, Arab nations had been working hard to bring Bashar al-Assad back into the fold, assuming he was there to last. They were badly mistaken.
Israel Claims Credit for al-Assad’s Ouster, but Sees Risk in His Absence
For Israel’s leaders, Bashar al-Assad’s downfall was made possible by their recent assaults on Hezbollah, Iran and Syria, all of which weakened the Iran-backed axis.
Israel Enters Golan Heights Buffer Zone After Syria’s Assad Falls
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said he had ordered troops to “take over” the zone between his country and Syria.
What Were Trump’s Policies on Israel In His First Term as President?
Donald Trump staunchly supported Israel during his first term as president, even when that meant reversing decades of American policy.
What Were Trump’s Policies on Israel During His First Term?
Donald Trump staunchly supported Israel during his first term as president, even when that meant reversing decades of American policy.