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Syria on strike near presidential palace: 'A dangerous escalation'

President al-Sharaa’s office says Israel’s strikes in Syria aim to undermine the country’s unity and 'We will prevent any threat to the country’s security'

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 05.02.25

Jewish businessman visits Damascus: 'Syrian regime confused by number of Jewish sects'

Joseph Jajati, a Syrian-American Jew, discusses frequent visits to Syria and expresses concern about future of Jewish properties and need for unity among Syrian Jews

Lior Ben Ari | 05.02.25

Israel strikes near Syrian presidental palace amid violence against Druze

Jerusalem says airstrike near Damascus was a 'clear message' to al-Sharaa regime as deadly attacks on Druze villages continue and protests erupt in Israel

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 05.02.25

Syria launches investigation after vandalism of prominent Jewish mystic’s tomb

Desecration of Rabbi Chaim Vital's grave triggers outrage and renewed calls to safeguard country's religious and cultural sites

Rizik Alabi / The Media Line | 04.29.25

Grave of renowned Jewish mystic desecrated in Damascus

Head of Syria’s Jewish community says intruders broke into room housing grave of kabbalist Rabbi Chaim Vital and dug nearby in search of remains; complaint filed with local authorities

Ynet | 04.26.25

נשיא סוריה בשאר אל-אסד פסגה הערבית-אסלאמית סעודיה ריאד ערב הסעודית

Operation Assad: Inside air mission to smuggle out Syrian despot's valuables

As enemies closed in on Damascus, Bashar al-Assad used a private jet to smuggle cash, valuables and sensitive documents to the UAE; over four secret flights, his aides moved assets, family and key intelligence just before the regime's fall

Reuters | 04.17.25

The Jews don’t miss Syria: 'I’m connected to my roots, not the land'

Once 40,000 strong, Syria’s Jewish community is now spread across Israel, the US, Mexico, Argentina and Panama; since their departure, Syria has seen dramatic shifts—most recently the fall of the Assad regime; we trace the community’s journey: How do they view the new leadership? Do tensions still linger between Jews of Damascus and Aleppo?

Yaniv Pohoryles | 04.13.25

שתי מטיילות שהגיעו לסוריה בשנות ה-30 של המאה שעברה במפגש עם חבורת ילדים יהודים

A vanished past: The rise and decline of Syrian Jewry in images

Archival photos reveal the rich history of Syria’s Jewish community, which slowly dispersed across the globe; from tales of King David and Yoav ben Zeruiah to the journey of the Aleppo Codex, the community's story includes both great wealth and deep hardship; rabbis were also merchants, and secret missions brought Jewish children to Israel—including the mother of a future IDF chief of staff

Itzchak Tessler | 04.12.25

אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני מנהיג המורדים במפגש עם שליח האו"ם גיר פדרסן ב דמשק סוריה

UN envoy says inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions

Geir Pedersen says remains concerned over Israel's presence in on Syrian Hermon; 'The solution is very simple: the Israelis need to withdraw'

Associated Press | 02.20.25

Assad's son in first comments from Moscow: 'We didn't plan to flee Syria'

After the overthrow of his regime, Bashar Assad and his family fled to the Russian capital and have been staying there in complete secrecy ever since; his son Hafez shares about the escape and the moments leading up to it

Lior Ben Ari | 02.13.25

'The Syrian people are convinced that Israel is better than Iran'

Syria's once-thriving Jewish community of 100,000 now numbers only 8; one of them is Bakhour Chamntoub, who describes improved freedoms under the new regime, warm ties with Muslim neighbors and hope for peace between Syria and Israel despite past bloodshed

Lior Ben Ari | 01.18.25

Jewish woman, 92, dies in Damascus, leaving only 8 Jews in Syria

Chief Rabbinate for Syrian Jewry announces passing of Hadiya Sittah, issues call to Syrian Jews in Israel and around the world to honor her memory

Itamar Eichner | 01.12.25

New Damascus governor wants 'peace' with Israel, says its fears are 'natural'

Maher Marwan, appointed by Syria's de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, says many Syrians wish for coexistence as Israel remains skeptical

Daniel Edelson, New York, Lior Ben Ari | 12.27.24

Only 4 Jews remain in Syria, and they refuse to leave the country

Senior Justice for Jews from Arab Countries official says that, 5 years ago, 13 Jews still lived in Syria, but some have since died, and others have left the country; Speaking about the three men and one woman who remain in Damascus, he noted, 'They have their homes and don’t want to leave. They’ve grown accustomed to life there'

Itamar Eichner | 12.24.24

תמונה קרועה של נשיא סוריה לשעבר בשאר אל-אסד בכלא מזה

The travel agency eyeing Syria: 'Many parts of the country have been safe to visit for years'

Dylan Harris, founder of Lupine Travel, plans to resume Damascus tours, saying, ‘We ensure travelers hear stories from both sides to make their own minds up about the situation’; Afghanistan now a top destination; and why were trips to Ukraine suspended?

Lior Ben Ari | 12.24.24

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