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הרב אברהם חמרה ז"ל. נפגש עם חאפז אל-אסד ודיבר אל ליבו

How Syria's chief rabbi softened Hafez Assad's heart

The family of Rabbi Avraham Hamra, who immigrated to Israel in 1994, did not know the whole truth about his work for Syrian Jews; only when Mossad officials came to console the family did they discover the truth

Itamar Eichner | 12.31.24

Only 9 Jews remain in Syria, community head visits ruins of ancient synagogue

After Assad removed, visitors can now safely access suburb where a synagogue has been standing since 720 years before Christ; Under previous rule Jews enjoyed freedom of religion but were prevented from traveling outside the country

Associated Press | 12.29.24

אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני ששמו האמיתי אחמד א-שרע השליט בפועל של סוריה ומנהיג המורדים הג'יהאדיסטים מ הייאת תחריר א-שאם במפגש עם בכיר מקטאר ב דמשק 23 בדצמבר

Syria's de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years

New Syria leader says in the first interview dealing with elections in Syria that drafting of new constitution could take up to three years

Reuters | 12.29.24

חיילי צה"ל נכנסים לסוריה דרך מעבר הגבול במג'דל שמס

IDF officers warn against military stay in Syria|

Intelligence suggests terrorist cells are planning to target troops on the Syrian Golan; forces struggle to find purpose in their current mission; 'troops are frustrated by a mission without a visible enemy or meaningful operations'

Yoav Zitun | 12.29.24

What to expect for Syria according to Lawrence of Arabia

Opinion: To understand the complex situation in Syria after Assad’s fall and gain clearer insight into the country’s future, one only needs to watch a film that, 62 years ago, depicted the limitations of tribal society

Michael Oren | 12.27.24

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

אגפים תת קרקעיים התגלו בכלא סידנאיא בדמשק

Journalists are mishandling critical evidence in Syria needed for prosecuting war crimes

Absence of capable personnel to safeguard institutions after the Assad regime’s collapse has led to the mishandling of documents and potential criminal evidence that journalists, in a race for exclusives, have found in prisons and security branches

Rizik Alabi / The Media Line | 12.26.24

סוריה דמשק כוחות הביטחון של המשטר הסורי החדש

Syria tried to erase its Jewish history, but the fall of Assad has illuminated it again

Justice for Jews from Arab Countries uncovers the systematic displacement and cultural destruction of Syria’s Jewish population, and tells the story of a community even older than the Arabs themselves and Islam

Shira Dicker, The Media Line | 12.26.24

ג'ולאני, ביידן ונתניהו הפגנה ב דמשק סוריה נגד הצתת עץ חג המולד

Israel concerned Syria’s 'charm offensive' fooling the West

IDF demands Syrian villagers surrender weapons; Israel warns US about extremist Islamists in Syria’s new government despite Ahmad al-Sharaa’s conciliatory tone; The 'Houthi dilemma' adds further challenges

Itamar Eichner | 12.25.24

'Death or imprisonment': Syrian media workers fear new regime

While Syrian opposition channels that broadcast outside of the country celebrated Assad's fall, pro-regime channels and workers say they fear changes that could negatively impact them

Lior Ben Ari | 12.25.24

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

Kurdish-led forces launch counterattack against Turkish-backed Syrian rebels

Spokesperson of the Women’s Protection Unit, an all-female militia fighting under the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, says they are just over seven miles from the center of the key city of Manbij in their counter-offensive; 'We will not be pushed out of negotiations on the future of Syria'

Associated Press | 12.24.24

It doesn't feel like Christmas in Syria as tree in town square set on fire

Thousands of Syrian Christians protest the burning of a Christmas tree by jihadist rebels in a Christian-majority town; The incident raises fears about minority rights under Ahmad al-Sharaa's leadership, as HTS tries to present a moderate image to the international community

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 12.24.24

דמשק סורים חוגגים לאחר הדחת נשיא בשאר אל אסאד

Arab League members urge political transition and stability in post-Assad Syria

Arab nations urge stability in Syria, backing a political process while avoiding foreign interference; concerns grow over armed factions and leadership uncertainties amid calls for unity and peace

Hudhaifa Ebrahim/The Media Line | 12.24.24

A Sunni Christmas? Syria's Christians uneasy about Islamists under new regime

Ahmad al-Sharaa’s leadership promises unity and respect for Christians, but fears persist over minority treatment and emigration; Lebanon’s economic crisis dims celebrations, with southern villages lacking power as residents rebuild from devastation

Lior Ben Ari | 12.24.24

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