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נתניהו, ארדואן, ואבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני
What’s behind the unprecedented tension between Israel and Turkey?
Commentary: Jerusalem's latest moves in Syria - increased air attacks, expanding buffer zone, cultivating relations with Druze and Kurds - reflect a lack of clear policy and objectives, with political, military leadership 'firing in all directions'
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 04.13.25
Echoes of a lost homeland: Tracing the legacy of Syria's Jewish communities​
Once numbering tens of thousands, Syria's Jewish communities in cities like Aleppo and Damascus have all but vanished, leaving behind a rich tapestry of history, culture and resilience; through archival photographs, personal narratives and reflections from Diaspora members, we explore the enduring legacy of Syrian Jewry
Yaniv Pohoryles, Itzchak Tessler, Eliezer Hayun | 04.13.25
בית הכנסת "שער בנימין" במקסיקו סיטי
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
נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טראיפ ארדואן
Erdogan calls Israel a 'terror state' despite de-escalation talks
Despite recent talks in Azerbaijan to ease tensions, Erdogan renews fierce criticism of Israel over Gaza and Syria, warning of consequences and accusing it of destabilizing the region and targeting civilians         
Lior Ben Ari | 04.11.25
טקס חילוף מפקד פיקוד דרום
IDF chief Zamir finds himself between multi-front war and internal rift
Opinion: Barely a month into the job, the military chief must navigate the ongoing war in Gaza, potential flareups in the West Bank, Turkish moves in Syria—and now, growing calls from reservists to end the fighting
Yossi Yehoshua | 04.11.25
נשיא סוריה אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולאני
Concerns continue over Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile; dismantling remains key to lifting US sanctions
Following the fall of Bashar Assad, inspectors believe over 100 chemical weapons sites remain hidden across Syria, raising alarms about unsecured stockpiles, past coverups and renewed US-Syrian efforts to dismantle the remnants  
Rizik Alabi, The Media Line | 04.10.25
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Growing friction between IDF troops and Syrian locals fuels anti-Israel sentiment
Honeymoon's over? Tensions between IDF and Syrian civilians in buffer zone rising after deadly Daraa clashes; locals say troops patrol daily, check phones and fire at shepherds; Israel reportedly seizes Syria’s second-largest water dam
Lior Ben Ari | 04.10.25
חיילים איראנים במצר הורמוז באפריל 2019
Report: Iran shifting to sea routes to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah
Western official says Tehran has developed a faster sea-based transfer method operated by its Quds Force that bypasses Syria following fall of Assad regime
Lior Ben Ari | 04.08.25
Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander-in-chief Mazloum Abdi signing an agreement to integrate the institutions of the semi-autonomous Kurdish administration
‘All parties now united under one flag’: Syria and SDF begin integration
Syrian government and the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces launch prisoner exchanges and institutional unification under a landmark agreement  
Rizik Albi, The Media Line | 04.08.25
נתניהו, ארדואן, ואבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני
Israel and Turkey hold direct talks to avoid military clash over Syria
Sources say Netanyahu told officials that any attack against air bases in Syria must be completed before Ankara moves assets into them
Lior Ben Ari | 04.08.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול
In meeting with Netanyahu, Trump confirms direct nuclear talks with Iran
US president says talks with Tehran to begin Saturday, calls deal preferable, but warns 'Iran will be in danger' if negotiations fail; 'It won't be a good day for Iran,' he says; PM vows to eliminate trade deficit with US, says 'working on another deal' for release of hostages
Itamar Eichner, Washington | 04.07.25
IDF forces on the northern border
After IDF tours of Syrian, Lebanese border sell out, new secure tourism routes to open
New military initiative opens historic border sites to tourists, supported by enhanced security measures, as northern communities rebuild post-October 7
Yoav Zitun | 04.07.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בביקור בהונגריה
What’s on the agenda for the Netanyahu-Trump meeting in Washington?
Netanyahu to meet Trump and his envoy Witkoff amid talks of partial hostage deal as officials indicate breakthrough possible before Passover; talks will also cover Iran, US tariffs, Turkey’s role in Syria and ICC legal threats
Itamar Eichner | 04.06.25
בנימין נתניהו ודונלד טראמפ
Mideast envoy Witkoff to attend Trump-Netanyahu summit
Special envoy’s attendance—reportedly arranged in haste—indicates leaders expected to discuss situation in Gaza and stalled negotiations for release of hostages
Itamar Eichner | 04.06.25
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