HTS
Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is an armed Islamist rebel group in Syria. They have been waging an armed conflict against the regime of Bashar Assad as well as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Syrian Interior Ministry announces targeted operation against ISIS cell in Aleppo
Syria launched an operation against ISIS in several parts of Aleppo at a time of regional anxiety about a possible resurgence of the terror group.
Syrians welcome sanctions relief, outcome remains unclear
Macron's eastward shift may spark Middle East anti-colonial revolt - opinion
Normalization between al Sharaa's Syria, Israel possible after decades of hostilities - opinion
Israel using old airstrike policy with new Syrian gov't - is it outdated? - analysis
The Druze in Syria are divided between different leaders and voices. It’s likely that many want a middle ground and prefer some kind of autonomy but don’t want a full break with Damascus.
Syria's Sharaa will attend Arab Summit, marking a potential path towards stability
Syria's invitation to the Arab Summit comes after Sharaa met Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani.
UK lifts sanctions against Syria's defense ministry and intelligence agencies
A notice posted online by the British finance ministry said that 12 entities no longer subject to an asset freeze.
Syrian forces detain two ‘Palestinian leaders in Damascus’ - report
This comes after the new Islamist leadership in Damascus cut ties with the Islamic Republic.
US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say
The US plans to cut its troop presence in Syria by half, consolidating bases as part of a broader regional military review.
Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum in Russia, TASS reports
Syria’s former permanent representative to the UN, Bashar Jaafari, has requested asylum in Russia, signaling a potential shift in Syria's diplomatic landscape.
Syria's Sharaa meets UAE counterpart in second visit to a Gulf country as leader
Syria’s new Islamist-led government looks to reassure Gulf leaders during President Sharaa’s visit to Abu Dhabi.
HTS members, Druze, and Kurds: A look at Syria's diverse new goverment
The government includes ministers educated in the West, one woman, and members of the Druze, Kurdish, Christian, and Alawite groups.
Syria and Israel: How Jerusalem, Damascus can break the cycle and strive for peace - opinion
Syria and Israel have the rare opportunity to reshape their relations and progress toward peace.
How can there be a brighter future for Syria’s Kurds? - opinion
That something similar could eventually be offered to the Kurds of Syria becomes a real possibility with the agreement reached between Sharaa and the SDF.
Syria's President welcomes German FM
Baerbock led a delegation to Syria as part of widening efforts by European powers to reach out to the new government in the wake of the fall of the Assad regime on December 8.
