Ahmed al-Sharaa
Ahmed al-Sharaa is the current president of Syria, having also ousted the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad with his armed rebel Islamist movement Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). He is also known by his nom de guerre, Mohammed al-Julani.
Turkey backing Syria's military and has no immediate withdrawal plans, defense minister says
Turkey is training and advising Syria's military and helping improve its defenses, and has no immediate plans for the withdrawal or relocation of its troops.
Israel should attack Iran, even without US support, former NSC head says
Syria accuses Israel of escalation following Daraa strike
US redeploys troops in Syria, as Washington builds ties with new government - analysis
Syria to add thousands of foreign fighters into army, including jihadists, Uyghurs - report
Syria is able to proceed because it enjoys increased support from the US, as well as from Turkey and Qatar, both US allies.
US raises flag in Damascus: New envoy signals shift in US–Syria relations post-Assad - analysis
For the first time since 2012, the flag was raised as the new US Envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, arrived in Damascus.
Syria, Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say
The two sides have held face-to-face meetings aimed at calming tensions and preventing conflict in the border region.
US Syria envoy Barrack meets Syrian president to discuss path for 'peace and prosperity'
America’s new envoy, who is also the ambassador to Turkey, has vowed to bring home Americans who have been missing in Syria.
ISIS activity may return in southern Syria amid Israeli incursions - report
Other Syrian opposition groups will reportedly take action against the leadership of President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the report added, noting feelings of discontent rising among residents in the area.
Normalization with Iraq? Druze ex-minister discusses relations with Israel's bordering states
Kara, a senior figure in the Druze community, is no longer a politician and holds no official Israeli role.
Israel at War day 596: What happened in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?
Israelis report receiving calls from alleged hostages • IDF strikes Hamas, PIJ office, will expand Gaza ops.
US issues orders easing Syria sanctions after Trump pledge
The Treasury Department issued a general license that authorizes transactions involving the interim Syrian government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Syrian government cracks down on Palestinian terror groups - report
Tehran-backed faction leaders reportedly fled Damascus amid regime harassment and property seizures.
Syrian leadership approved return of Eli Cohen archive to Israel, sources say
Cohen, who was hanged in 1965 in a downtown Damascus square after infiltrating Syria's political elite, is still regarded as a hero in Israel.
Trump's talks with Syria echo US embrace of Fidel Castro in 1959 - opinion
As Syria reconfigures its political order, we must not forget the hard lessons of Cuba’s transformation into a Cold War adversary.
