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"We wish the best for the Lebanese people," he said, stating that Syria could play a positive role in regional stability, but without resorting to military intervention
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President al-Sharaa moves to consolidate domestic legitimacy by maintaining some Assad-era anti-Israel legislation
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'Syria has been brilliant at not engaging adversarially against Israel,' US envoy to Turkey Tom Barrack says at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
US envoy Tom Barrack stresses the importance of US-UAE ties amid vandalism and unrest at diplomatic sites; Israel also condemns the attack
The prime minister says IDF operations will deepen control in Lebanon and reduce risks to Israeli border communities
Israel says it will not tolerate harm to the Druze population in southern Syria
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“It is meaningful to us that Israel is the only country openly supporting the Kurds,” says a Kurdish activist, warning that Syria’s al-Sharaa could become “a second Hamas” on Israel’s border
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The agreement comes as US and French officials push for stability while transferring Islamic State detainees to Iraq
“There is very optimistic talk suggesting the possibility of opening Israeli embassy in Damascus, given the significant progress in the prospect of Syria joining the Abraham Accords,” the source said
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused the Syrian government of targeting the Kurdish population in Aleppo, warning that violence could escelate if the international community remains silent.
A Syrian source close to President Ahmed al-Shara says Damascus is open to a U.S.-backed security initiative with Israel, including a joint coordination mechanism
US envoy Tom Barrack to mediate meetings Monday and Tuesday between Israeli and Syrian officials
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Sources within Palestinian factions told Saudi A-Sharq Al-Awsat that Israel has been carrying out secret operations in Hamas-controlled Gaza to recover the body of the final hostage, Ran Gvili
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According to a Syrian source close to President al-Sharaa, the latest developments have been attributed to the efforts of US President Trump.
The civilians were identified as activists associated with the “Bashan Vanguard,” a movement that advocates Jewish settlement beyond Israel’s current borders.
The Trump administration is said to have promised Israel some form of political or strategic 'compensation' to offset this refusal
'The suspect was transferred for further processing in Israeli territory," IDF spokesperson says, adding that weapons were found and seized during the operation
First official permit for Jewish organization signals Syria’s effort to preserve heritage and return seized properties
The IDF says several Israeli civilians crossed into Gaza, were brought back, and have now been taken into police custody
The steps Israel announced since the last call between the US president and Netanyahu made one thing clear—Trump is pushing for a fast policy change in the Middle East, no matter what it takes
His remarks came during a visit to Sheba–Tel Hashomer Medical Center, where he met with reserve soldiers from Brigade 55 injured in the recent clash in Syria
US president framed the moment as a “historic opportunity” to strengthen regional peace, presenting it as part of the broader successes claimed by his administration in the Middle East
The two terror suspects who were the target of the raid were ultimately arrested and brought into Israel for interrogation
Israeli media Kan also reported that both Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas are increasingly using Syria as a base for their activities
