Posts Tagged: Syrian civil war
Alleged Israeli Strike a Reminder of Hezbollah’s Syrian Terror Operations
Hezbollah remains highly active in Syria, despite the fact that the civil war there is drawing down, and it is actively trying to turn the...
The Duplicitous Double Standard of the United Nations and the Golan Heights
JNS.org - There are 194 nations in the world. Out of those, precisely 193 acquired their territory through the use of military force. That’s how borders...
UN to Seek Multi-Billion Dollar Aid Pledges for Syria
The United Nations will seek billions of dollars in additional aid for Syria on Thursday, seeking to overcome fatigue among donors after eight years of...
More Civilians Leave Islamic State’s Syria Enclave, Delaying Final Assault
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) paused military operations against Islamic State (IS) militants holed up in the group's final enclave in eastern Syria, expecting more civilians to be evacuated from the area on Saturday,...
US Envoy Met With Syrian Rebel Leader With Possible Ties to Al Qaeda
On Monday, President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to Syria, Joel Rayburn, reportedly met with a delegation that included a high-ranking, pro-Turkish Syrian rebel leader who...
Arab League Chief: No Consensus Yet for Syria Return
The Arab League said on Monday there was no consensus yet among member states that may allow the reinstatement of Syria's membership which was suspended...
Kremlin Says Deal With Turkey on Syria’s Idlib Not Fully Implemented
An agreement with Turkey on Syria's Idlib province has not been fully implemented, raising concerns in Moscow and Damascus, Interfax news agency quoted a Kremlin spokesman as...
Where Do the Kurds Fit Into Syria’s War?
The future of Kurdish-led areas of northern and eastern Syria has been thrown into doubt by President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw US troops who...
In Syria, Iran Sees a New Opportunity to Build a War Machine
If the US pulls out of Syria, Iran likely will view President Donald Trump's decision as a green light to build a new war machine...
‘We Had an Opportunity to Assassinate Assad,’ Top Israeli Official Reveals
JNS.org - Israel has targeted dozens of Iranian and Hezbollah assets in Syria during the seven-year civil war there but has intentionally refrained from any action...
Russia, Turkey Discuss Coordination in Syria After US Withdrawal
Foreign and defense ministers from Russia and Turkey discussed coordination between their forces in Syria after the United States' decision to withdraw troops from the...
With US Departure, Syria’s Manbij Braces for Upheaval
The city of Manbij has switched control more than most places in Syria's civil war. With US troops set to leave after President Donald Trump's decision...
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...
Iran Reportedly Building Syrian Military Base for Pro-Regime Militias
With Hezbollah's help, Iran has started building another military base to serve pro-Iran militias in southwestern Syria, the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center reports, citing the...
