Posts Tagged: syria
US Envoy: Fight Against Islamic State in Last Syria Stronghold May End Soon
The Trump administration hopes that the US-backed fight against Islamic State in its last foothold in northeastern Syria will end within months, but American forces...
The Fragility of Middle East Alliances
Three recent developments lay bare the fragility of Middle Eastern alliances and a re-balancing of their priorities: the Russian-Turkish compromise on an assault on the rebel-held...
Rouhani Says New US Sanctions Have No Effect on Iran Economy
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that US sanctions announced last week have had no effect on Iran's economy because Washington had already practically...
Israel, Syria to Reopen Golan Crossing on Monday: US Envoy to UN
Israel, Syria, and the United Nations have agreed to open the Quneitra crossing in the Golan Heights on Monday, US Ambassador to the United Nations...
Turkey’s Syrian Quagmire
At first glance, the plan looked viable: using the “Arab Spring” as a legitimate pretext, Turkey would convince Syrian President Bashar Assad to resign; the...
Golan Druze Gather at Border, Chanting Loyalty to Syria’s Assad
Carrying Syrian flags and pictures of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, dozens of Druze who live on the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights gathered on Saturday to celebrate...
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Warns Israel to ‘Act Carefully’ in Syria
Russia's deputy foreign minister delivered a warning to Israel on Thursday, telling the Jewish state to carefully consider its actions in Syria. According to Israel's Channel...
Widow of Legendary Israeli Agent Eli Cohen Calls on Syrian Leader Assad to Return Her Husband’s Body
Nadia Cohen, widow of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen, called on Wednesday on Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad to return her husband's body to Israel, saying,...
Turkey’s Erdogan Rebukes US over Kurdish Militia in Syrian City
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said the United States has failed to comply with the timescale agreed for the withdrawal of Kurdish YPG militia from northern...
Palestinian Arrested in Berlin for Planning Chemical Weapons Attack on Israel
A 21-year-old Syrian-born Palestinian man was arrested in Berlin for allegedly planning a chemical weapons attack on Israel, German media reported. According to Israel's Channel Two,...
The End of the Syrian War — and the Coming War for the Spoils
Syria’s bloody war is nearing an end with the takeover of the city of Idlib by dictator Bashar al-Assad’s forces and his allies, and I do...
Russia Maintains Contacts with Israel over Downed Plane: Agencies
Russia and Israel are "in constant contact" regarding the downing of a Russian plane in Syria this month, Russian news agencies quoted Deputy Foreign Minister...
Russia’s Actions in Syria Threaten a Broader War
The delivery of Russian S-300 air defenses to Syria threatens to broaden the war there, as these advanced systems could allow for a conflict with...
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Continue Syria Operations to Prevent Iranian Entrenchment
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel would continue to carry out military operations in Syria, issuing the pledge after Russia announced it...
