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P LUMES OF SMOKE rose over Damascus on July 16th as Israeli warplanes struck Syria’s capital. Targeting the presidential palace, the defence ministry and the army command, the attack killed at least one person and wounded several others.

CNN on MSN · 1d

After powerful Israeli strikes on Damascus, Syria withdraws troops from Suwayda city

Israel carried out a series of powerful strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus Wednesday, escalating a campaign it says is in support of an Arab minority group involved in deadly clashes with Syrian government forces.

Middle East Eye · 1d

With Damascus strikes, Israel seeks to tear up Trump's vision for Syria

The Trump administration has been working with Turkey and Gulf allies for an integrated Syria, but Israel prefers zones of influence

Syria's Al Sharaa says protecting Druze a 'priority'

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Syria's Interim President Says Protecting Druze a 'Priority'

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Thursday that protecting Druze citizens and their rights is "our priority", as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze in southern Syria.

DW on MSN · 22h

Middle East: Syria leader vows to protect Druze

An earlier statement had claimed there had been no casualites. The church was being used as a shelter for both Christians and Muslims, including a number of children with disabilities, according to Fadel Naem,

Reuters · 19h

US does not support Israel's Syria strikes, Sharaa vows to protect Druze

The United States said it did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria and had made clear its displeasure, while Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to fracture his country.

AeroTime6h

Emirates reopens Dubai-Damascus route after 13-year suspension

Emirates has officially resumed operations in Damascus, Syria, after a 13-year hiatus, reestablishing the city amongst its ...

6hon MSN

Middle East: Clerics visit Gaza after deadly church strike

Here is a round-up of developments in Syria, Israel, Gaza and the wider Middle East on Friday, July 18:. Merz: Israel's ...

Rudaw6h

Damascus denies forces re-entered Druze area

Syria’s Interior Ministry denied reports that its forces had entered the southern Druze-majority province of Suwayda to ...

The Druse: An Insular Faith, Facing a Fractured Middle East

Spread across Syria, Lebanon and Israel, the secretive religious minority has long balanced integration and independence. Now ...

Middle East Eye3hOpinion

From Damascus to Gaza, Israel’s doctrine of domination has one fatal flaw

Israel, which has murdered over 60,000 Palestinians - most of them women and children - in Gaza, wounded more than 130,000, ...

Anadolu Agency3h

Israel uses Druze community as pretext to expand into Syria

Tel Aviv announces over $500,000 aid package amid growing concerns over Israel’s intentions in southern Syria - Anadolu Ajansı ...

Are We Seeing the Outlines of a New Middle East?

A video clip circulating on social media in recent months shows Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara, astride a handsome ...

The National on MSN12h

'We fear we're next': Druze in Damascus lock doors after fighting in Syria's south

In Jaramana, the largest Druze-majority district of Damascus, fear has taken root. Shops once buzzing with late-night customers now close before sundown. Streets grow silent after dark. Behind closed ...

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