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Gabbard Is a Dream Come True for Foreign Policy Realists

Gabbard's foreign policy stance has drawn ire from Democrats, exposing rifts over U.S. military interventions and the interpretation of American interests.
#israel

Israeli attack kills five in central Syria: State media

Israel launched missile attacks from Lebanese airspace targeting Syrian military sites, resulting in civilian casualties.

Syria's dictator caught between Iran and Israel DW 10/29/2024

Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets bypassed Syrian defenses, escalating regional tensions and complicating Syria's position in the Middle East conflict.

Israel's New Campaign Against Hezbollah Started With Raid in Syria

Israel's raid on a Syrian weapons facility signifies a major escalation against Hezbollah and a direct confrontation with Iranian influence.

Airstrikes Hit Syrian City Said to Be a Weapons Research Hub, Killing 18

Airstrikes in Syria attributed to Israel resulted in significant casualties and targeted military research sites linked to missile development.

Israel destroyed reported Iranian underground missile factory in Syria ground raid

An Israeli elite unit conducted a ground raid in Syria, destroying an underground missile factory linked to Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

Israel Releases Video of IDF Ground Troops Entering Syria on Sunday for Targeted' Operation

Israel conducted a successful operation in Syria to capture a Hezbollah operative linked to Iranian networks.

Israeli attack kills five in central Syria: State media

Israel launched missile attacks from Lebanese airspace targeting Syrian military sites, resulting in civilian casualties.

Syria's dictator caught between Iran and Israel DW 10/29/2024

Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets bypassed Syrian defenses, escalating regional tensions and complicating Syria's position in the Middle East conflict.

Israel's New Campaign Against Hezbollah Started With Raid in Syria

Israel's raid on a Syrian weapons facility signifies a major escalation against Hezbollah and a direct confrontation with Iranian influence.

Airstrikes Hit Syrian City Said to Be a Weapons Research Hub, Killing 18

Airstrikes in Syria attributed to Israel resulted in significant casualties and targeted military research sites linked to missile development.

Israel destroyed reported Iranian underground missile factory in Syria ground raid

An Israeli elite unit conducted a ground raid in Syria, destroying an underground missile factory linked to Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

Israel Releases Video of IDF Ground Troops Entering Syria on Sunday for Targeted' Operation

Israel conducted a successful operation in Syria to capture a Hezbollah operative linked to Iranian networks.
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#bashar-al-assad

Normalising al-Assad's regime is against Europe's interests

Normalising relations with al-Assad would endorse war crimes and exacerbate the refugee crisis in Europe.

Trump pick resurfaces questions about Tulsi Gabbard's 2017 Syria visit

Tulsi Gabbard's trip to Syria aimed at addressing humanitarian concerns involved controversial meetings with Bashar al-Assad, raising significant political implications.

Do not believe the Syrian regime's promises of amnesty

Bashar al-Assad's amnesty decrees do not guarantee safe returns for Syrians and primarily serve to manipulate international perception.

Syria's al-Assad says Turkey rapprochement efforts unsuccessful

Al-Assad states Turkey's troop removal is not necessary for dialogue, while efforts to mend relations with Turkey have not produced tangible results.

Normalising al-Assad's regime is against Europe's interests

Normalising relations with al-Assad would endorse war crimes and exacerbate the refugee crisis in Europe.

Trump pick resurfaces questions about Tulsi Gabbard's 2017 Syria visit

Tulsi Gabbard's trip to Syria aimed at addressing humanitarian concerns involved controversial meetings with Bashar al-Assad, raising significant political implications.

Do not believe the Syrian regime's promises of amnesty

Bashar al-Assad's amnesty decrees do not guarantee safe returns for Syrians and primarily serve to manipulate international perception.

Syria's al-Assad says Turkey rapprochement efforts unsuccessful

Al-Assad states Turkey's troop removal is not necessary for dialogue, while efforts to mend relations with Turkey have not produced tangible results.
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#us-military

US military strikes Iranian-backed' fighters in Syria for a second day

The US military is actively targeting Iranian-backed groups in Syria to ensure the safety of its forces and allies.

US military says strikes in Syria targeted Iranian backed groups'

The US conducted airstrikes in Syria targeting Iranian-backed groups in response to attacks on US forces.

With the Middle East on the edge and Iran and its proxies riled up, US forces in Iraq and Syria are again taking hits

US forces in Iraq and Syria face renewed attacks from Iran-backed militias, injuring multiple service members amid heightened regional tensions.

Syria: US airstrikes kill 37 Islamist militants DW 09/29/2024

The US military conducted airstrikes in Syria, killing 37 militants affiliated with ISIS and al-Qaeda to disrupt their operations.

What is Tower 22, the military base that was attacked in Jordan where 3 U.S. troops were killed?

A drone attack at a U.S. military base in Jordan has killed three American troops and injured at least 34 others.
The base, known as Tower 22, is located near the demilitarized zone on the border between Jordan and Syria.
The base serves as a strategic location for American forces to infiltrate and leave Syria as well as a potential route for weapons shipments from Iran.

US military strikes Iranian-backed' fighters in Syria for a second day

The US military is actively targeting Iranian-backed groups in Syria to ensure the safety of its forces and allies.

US military says strikes in Syria targeted Iranian backed groups'

The US conducted airstrikes in Syria targeting Iranian-backed groups in response to attacks on US forces.

With the Middle East on the edge and Iran and its proxies riled up, US forces in Iraq and Syria are again taking hits

US forces in Iraq and Syria face renewed attacks from Iran-backed militias, injuring multiple service members amid heightened regional tensions.

Syria: US airstrikes kill 37 Islamist militants DW 09/29/2024

The US military conducted airstrikes in Syria, killing 37 militants affiliated with ISIS and al-Qaeda to disrupt their operations.

What is Tower 22, the military base that was attacked in Jordan where 3 U.S. troops were killed?

A drone attack at a U.S. military base in Jordan has killed three American troops and injured at least 34 others.
The base, known as Tower 22, is located near the demilitarized zone on the border between Jordan and Syria.
The base serves as a strategic location for American forces to infiltrate and leave Syria as well as a potential route for weapons shipments from Iran.
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#lebanon

8 dead, 2,700 injured after simultaneous pager explosions in Lebanon

Pager explosions in Lebanon and Syria resulted in 8 deaths and over 2,700 injuries, likely due to malware on Hezbollah-pager devices.

Caught Between Wars, Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Return Home

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has forced thousands, including Syrians, to flee back to war-torn Syria, posing new challenges for displaced families.

Hezbollah Waged War Against the People of Syria

Hassan Nasrallah's death sparked contrasting reactions in Syria and Lebanon, reflecting complex regional emotions and unresolved issues surrounding justice and oppression.

Exploding pagers kill at least eight and injure thousands in an attack on Hezbollah

Exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria resulted in significant casualties and injuries, targeting Hezbollah amidst ongoing conflict with Israel.

Lebanon war has displaced seeking safety in an unlikely place - Syria

The escalating violence in Lebanon has forced hundreds of thousands to flee into war-torn Syria, seeking safety for their families.

How does Hezbollah function and what arsenal does it have?

Hezbollah combines significant political power with military capabilities, impacting Lebanon's fractured system.

8 dead, 2,700 injured after simultaneous pager explosions in Lebanon

Pager explosions in Lebanon and Syria resulted in 8 deaths and over 2,700 injuries, likely due to malware on Hezbollah-pager devices.

Caught Between Wars, Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Return Home

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has forced thousands, including Syrians, to flee back to war-torn Syria, posing new challenges for displaced families.

Hezbollah Waged War Against the People of Syria

Hassan Nasrallah's death sparked contrasting reactions in Syria and Lebanon, reflecting complex regional emotions and unresolved issues surrounding justice and oppression.

Exploding pagers kill at least eight and injure thousands in an attack on Hezbollah

Exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria resulted in significant casualties and injuries, targeting Hezbollah amidst ongoing conflict with Israel.

Lebanon war has displaced seeking safety in an unlikely place - Syria

The escalating violence in Lebanon has forced hundreds of thousands to flee into war-torn Syria, seeking safety for their families.

How does Hezbollah function and what arsenal does it have?

Hezbollah combines significant political power with military capabilities, impacting Lebanon's fractured system.
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U.S. Says It Killed Islamic State Militants in Syria

U.S. airstrikes in Syria targeted ISIS leaders, killing 35 operatives, indicating the continued threat and resurgence of the group in the region.
#turkey

"He Never Left The Hand Of His Daughter Who Died In The Earthquake"

The recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria is one of the deadliest in recent history, with over 20,000 fatalities reported.

Some of the debris is gone, but an emptiness remains

The earthquakes in northwest Syria and southern Turkey last year had a devastating impact on the region.
Al Jazeera returned to speak to survivors a year later to see how their lives have changed.

Some 350,000 people applied for asylum in Germany in 2023, up 51% in a year

The number of people applying for asylum in Germany increased by 51.1% compared to the previous year.
Syrians, Turkish citizens, and Afghans were the largest groups of asylum-seekers in Germany last year.

Turkey to soon wind down latest operation in northern Iraq, Erdogan says

Turkey's President Erdogan announced the impending end of a successful ground military operation in northern Iraq against Kurdish fighters.

"He Never Left The Hand Of His Daughter Who Died In The Earthquake"

The recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria is one of the deadliest in recent history, with over 20,000 fatalities reported.

Some of the debris is gone, but an emptiness remains

The earthquakes in northwest Syria and southern Turkey last year had a devastating impact on the region.
Al Jazeera returned to speak to survivors a year later to see how their lives have changed.

Some 350,000 people applied for asylum in Germany in 2023, up 51% in a year

The number of people applying for asylum in Germany increased by 51.1% compared to the previous year.
Syrians, Turkish citizens, and Afghans were the largest groups of asylum-seekers in Germany last year.

Turkey to soon wind down latest operation in northern Iraq, Erdogan says

Turkey's President Erdogan announced the impending end of a successful ground military operation in northern Iraq against Kurdish fighters.
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Trafficker sentenced to way too little federal prison for looted Syrian mosaic

A California man was sentenced for illegally importing a Roman mosaic looted from Syria during a time of significant cultural destruction.
#hezbollah

Israeli strike kills three civilians in Syria's Damascus, state TV says

Israeli airstrikes on Damascus killed three civilians, including a state TV anchor, amid escalating regional tensions and fears of broader conflict.

Hezbollah's Victims Are Expressing Relief at Its Disarray

Some communities in Syria celebrate Israeli strikes against Hezbollah, reflecting contentment over the militia's weakening influence.
Hezbollah's involvement in Syria has turned sentiments against it, contrary to its original identity as a resistance group.

Middle East: Netanyahu rules out Lebanon cease-fire DW 09/26/2024

Netanyahu has ruled out a US and German-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, indicating ongoing military operations will continue.

Israeli strike kills three civilians in Syria's Damascus, state TV says

Israeli airstrikes on Damascus killed three civilians, including a state TV anchor, amid escalating regional tensions and fears of broader conflict.

Hezbollah's Victims Are Expressing Relief at Its Disarray

Some communities in Syria celebrate Israeli strikes against Hezbollah, reflecting contentment over the militia's weakening influence.
Hezbollah's involvement in Syria has turned sentiments against it, contrary to its original identity as a resistance group.

Middle East: Netanyahu rules out Lebanon cease-fire DW 09/26/2024

Netanyahu has ruled out a US and German-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, indicating ongoing military operations will continue.
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#al-qaeda

US says it killed 37 ISIL, Hurras al-Din fighters in separate Syria attacks

U.S. airstrikes in Syria have significantly impacted ISIL and al-Qaeda leadership, aiming to prevent terror resurgence.

Anti-Assad Syrians lead protests against prison torture by rebel group

People in northwestern Syria protest against Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), former al-Qaeda affiliate, for alleged torture of prisoners to death.
Protests across Idlib reflect opposition to HTS, calling attention to the group's brutality and advocating for justice and freedom.

US says it killed 37 ISIL, Hurras al-Din fighters in separate Syria attacks

U.S. airstrikes in Syria have significantly impacted ISIL and al-Qaeda leadership, aiming to prevent terror resurgence.

Anti-Assad Syrians lead protests against prison torture by rebel group

People in northwestern Syria protest against Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), former al-Qaeda affiliate, for alleged torture of prisoners to death.
Protests across Idlib reflect opposition to HTS, calling attention to the group's brutality and advocating for justice and freedom.
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Syria funding crisis leaves vital Idlib hospital on brink of closure

Bab al-Hawa hospital in Idlib faces closure due to funding shortages, jeopardizing essential services for thousands of patients in desperate need of medical care.
#military-conflict

Iran Decries Israel's Deadly "Criminal Attack" in Syria

The Israeli military conducted airstrikes in Syria, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, igniting Iranian condemnation and concerns over regional stability.

Middle East crisis: 14 killed in Israeli airstrike on Iran-linked military site in Syria, say reports

Israeli airstrikes in Syria resulted in at least 14 fatalities, indicating a significant escalation in regional military actions.

Iran Decries Israel's Deadly "Criminal Attack" in Syria

The Israeli military conducted airstrikes in Syria, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, igniting Iranian condemnation and concerns over regional stability.

Middle East crisis: 14 killed in Israeli airstrike on Iran-linked military site in Syria, say reports

Israeli airstrikes in Syria resulted in at least 14 fatalities, indicating a significant escalation in regional military actions.
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#immigration

EU's Syria policy shifts amid calls to increase deportation DW 08/26/2024

European leaders may be forced to normalize relations with Assad due to immigration and refugee pressures.

Is any part of Syria safe for deportations? DW 09/04/2024

Deporting Syrians found guilty of crimes in Germany raises serious safety concerns given the violent and repressive conditions in Syria.

EU's Syria policy shifts amid calls to increase deportation DW 08/26/2024

European leaders may be forced to normalize relations with Assad due to immigration and refugee pressures.

Is any part of Syria safe for deportations? DW 09/04/2024

Deporting Syrians found guilty of crimes in Germany raises serious safety concerns given the violent and repressive conditions in Syria.
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In Syria, local Paralympic games bring hope and joy to disabled athletes

Abdul Qader Youssef embodies resilience through football, finding hope and community after losing his leg amid the struggles of the Syrian crisis.
#journalism

Pressing for the release of Austin Tice, a dozen years after he was abducted - Poynter

Austin Tice, a journalist abducted in Syria, has been missing for 12 years, prompting ongoing calls from President Biden for his release.

Biden calls for immediate release' of US journalist Austin Tice from Syria

Biden demands the immediate release of journalist Austin Tice, marking 12 years since his disappearance in Syria.

Pressing for the release of Austin Tice, a dozen years after he was abducted - Poynter

Austin Tice, a journalist abducted in Syria, has been missing for 12 years, prompting ongoing calls from President Biden for his release.

Biden calls for immediate release' of US journalist Austin Tice from Syria

Biden demands the immediate release of journalist Austin Tice, marking 12 years since his disappearance in Syria.
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Putin and al-Assad meet as Middle East tensions continue to rise

Russia's President Putin met with Syria's President al-Assad in Moscow to discuss regional tensions and military involvement.
#terrorism

Hounslow man charged with intent to commit terror after allegedly travelling to Syria

Man charged with intent to commit terror after allegedly travelling to Syria.

Man charged with terrorism offences after Syria trip

A man charged with terrorism offences after returning to the UK from Syria.

Security sources warn six terror suspects used small boats to enter the UK who are 'planning an attack'

Terror suspects have entered the UK using small boats to cross the English Channel
Suspects are believed to have travelled from Syria and are planning to attack government buildings across the UK

What the Deadliest Terrorist Attack in Russia in 20 Years Means for Putin and His Grip on Power

ISIS continues to pose a threat even after losing its stronghold in Mosul.
ISIS targeted Russia as a specific enemy due to its support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Hounslow man charged with intent to commit terror after allegedly travelling to Syria

Man charged with intent to commit terror after allegedly travelling to Syria.

Man charged with terrorism offences after Syria trip

A man charged with terrorism offences after returning to the UK from Syria.

Security sources warn six terror suspects used small boats to enter the UK who are 'planning an attack'

Terror suspects have entered the UK using small boats to cross the English Channel
Suspects are believed to have travelled from Syria and are planning to attack government buildings across the UK

What the Deadliest Terrorist Attack in Russia in 20 Years Means for Putin and His Grip on Power

ISIS continues to pose a threat even after losing its stronghold in Mosul.
ISIS targeted Russia as a specific enemy due to its support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Nezouh review magic realism amid the ruins of Damascus under siege

The film Nezouh blends magical realism with the story of a family living under siege in Syria.
#isis

Britain to repatriate woman and five children from Syrian camps

Britain has agreed to repatriate a woman and five children from camps in Syria, making it the second time since the end of the ground war against Islamic State that the UK has allowed an adult to return.
The UK has been criticized for lagging behind other western nations in repatriating families who lived under IS, with France and Germany repatriating significantly more women and children.
There are still around 20-25 women or families with British nationality held in Syrian camps, as well as others fighting to regain their citizenship in UK courts.

The World | In Barbados, public outcry over a potential land deal

Stories from Syria, Barbados land deal, Toronto car theft epidemic.

Britain to repatriate woman and five children from Syrian camps

Britain has agreed to repatriate a woman and five children from camps in Syria, making it the second time since the end of the ground war against Islamic State that the UK has allowed an adult to return.
The UK has been criticized for lagging behind other western nations in repatriating families who lived under IS, with France and Germany repatriating significantly more women and children.
There are still around 20-25 women or families with British nationality held in Syrian camps, as well as others fighting to regain their citizenship in UK courts.

The World | In Barbados, public outcry over a potential land deal

Stories from Syria, Barbados land deal, Toronto car theft epidemic.
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Several killed in Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus: Reports

Several individuals killed in Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus, including IRGC commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi.
Attack in Damascus follows recent Israeli air strikes in Aleppo, signaling escalation in Israel's operations against Iran-backed groups in Syria.

Syrian passports: How German money funds war crimes in Syria DW 03/28/2024

Adam Yasmin organized demonstrations for democracy in Syria as a teenager, was arrested, then fled to Germany.
Yasmin refused to obtain a Syrian passport for German citizenship, citing traumatic past experiences with the Syrian government.

Violence in Syria is on the rise while aid is flagging as the civil war enters its 14th year

Syria's civil war violence increasing
Devastating impact on civilians

Won't back down': Druze Syrian town gathers after regime kills protester

Protester killed in Sweida
Reopening of controversial security settlements center sparked protests
#us-strikes

What we know about US strikes on Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria

The US carried out strikes against Iranian forces in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers
The strikes targeted the Quds force of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and affiliated militia groups

U.S. Strike Killed Afghans Recruited to Fight for Iran

Iran commemorated Afghan soldiers killed in U.S. strikes in Syria.
Fatemiyoun Brigade is a group of Afghan refugees recruited by Iran to fight in Syria.

What we know about US strikes on Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria

The US carried out strikes against Iranian forces in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers
The strikes targeted the Quds force of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and affiliated militia groups

U.S. Strike Killed Afghans Recruited to Fight for Iran

Iran commemorated Afghan soldiers killed in U.S. strikes in Syria.
Fatemiyoun Brigade is a group of Afghan refugees recruited by Iran to fight in Syria.
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Unremitting Turkish Attacks Leave Rojava in Peril - and in Need of Solidarity

Rojava, in northeast Syria, is building a stateless, post-capitalist, post-domination society.
Rojava poses a threat to existing governments by demonstrating a viable model of peaceful multiethnic coexistence.

Live: Israel intensifies air strikes on Rafah ahead of ground assault

Israeli air strikes target densely populated areas in Rafah
Israeli strikes also target a residential building near the Syrian capital
#iraq

U.S. strikes in Syria and Iraq kill dozens of militants

The first round of US strikes against Iran-linked militants in Iraq and Syria killed dozens of fighters and several civilians.
Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces reported 16 fighters killed and 25 injured in a strike on a command center in Anbar province.

Iraq says 16 people, including civilians, killed in new US aggression'

Iran-aligned groups have attacked US bases in Syria and Iraq in response to US strikes that killed American soldiers in Jordan.
The Iraqi government condemned the US strikes and denied coordinating with Washington.

Pakistan and Iran say they do not want escalation DW 01/21/2024

Pakistan and Iran engaged in a military exchange after Iran targeted militants on Pakistani territory.
Iran conducted attacks on Pakistani territory, as well as targets in Syria and Iraq.

US approves plan for strikes on Iran-linked targets in Iraq, Syria: Report

The US has approved a plan to attack Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three soldiers.
The military response could be multitiered and take place over several days.

US mulling series of strikes against Iran's militias DW 02/02/2024

President Biden is expected to honor the three US troops killed in a drone attack blamed on Iran-backed militias.
The US has approved plans for strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq without escalating the conflict in the region.

Analysis | Biden finds that 'forever wars' are hard to quit

President Biden sought to end the 'forever war' in Afghanistan but has now engaged in military strikes in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
Biden defends these strikes as necessary to protect American lives and global commerce.

U.S. strikes in Syria and Iraq kill dozens of militants

The first round of US strikes against Iran-linked militants in Iraq and Syria killed dozens of fighters and several civilians.
Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces reported 16 fighters killed and 25 injured in a strike on a command center in Anbar province.

Iraq says 16 people, including civilians, killed in new US aggression'

Iran-aligned groups have attacked US bases in Syria and Iraq in response to US strikes that killed American soldiers in Jordan.
The Iraqi government condemned the US strikes and denied coordinating with Washington.

Pakistan and Iran say they do not want escalation DW 01/21/2024

Pakistan and Iran engaged in a military exchange after Iran targeted militants on Pakistani territory.
Iran conducted attacks on Pakistani territory, as well as targets in Syria and Iraq.

US approves plan for strikes on Iran-linked targets in Iraq, Syria: Report

The US has approved a plan to attack Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three soldiers.
The military response could be multitiered and take place over several days.

US mulling series of strikes against Iran's militias DW 02/02/2024

President Biden is expected to honor the three US troops killed in a drone attack blamed on Iran-backed militias.
The US has approved plans for strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq without escalating the conflict in the region.

Analysis | Biden finds that 'forever wars' are hard to quit

President Biden sought to end the 'forever war' in Afghanistan but has now engaged in military strikes in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
Biden defends these strikes as necessary to protect American lives and global commerce.
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Phone messages reveal detained British mothers fear death in Syrian camp

British mothers detained in a prison camp in Syria fear for their lives due to deteriorating conditions.
Their testimony will increase pressure on the UK government to repatriate them and their children.

An Israeli Airstrike In Syria Kills A High-Ranking Iranian General

BEIRUT (AP) - An Israeli airstrike Monday in a Damascus neighborhood killed a high-ranking Iranian general, Iranian state media said.

Syria's al-Assad and supporting Hamas, for political gain or optics?

Syria's reconciliation with Hamas does not have significant implications
Syria's role in the resistance axis with Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran remains important
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U.S. Carries Out Another Round of Airstrikes on Iran-Linked Targets

The United States conducted airstrikes against facilities used by Iran in Syria in retaliation for attacks against American forces.
The strikes were meant to deter Iran and its supported militias in Syria and Iraq.
The Biden administration has rejected more aggressive bombing options to avoid provoking a wider conflict.

US announces fresh strikes on Iran-linked sites in Syria

The US conducted airstrikes on Iran-linked sites in Syria in response to attacks on American forces.
This is the third time in less than three weeks that the US military has targeted locations in Syria tied to Iran.

What role does Syria play in the Hamas-Israel conflict? DW 11/15/2023

Activists are outraged at Syrian President Bashar Assad's presence at a summit in Saudi Arabia discussing the Hamas-Israel conflict.
Arab leaders criticized Israel for war crimes in Gaza and normalization agreements with other Middle Eastern countries.
The death toll in Gaza following Israeli bombings is disputed, with estimates ranging from over 11,000 to potentially much higher.

US and Iran-backed groups trade fire in Syria. Will it get worse?

Iran-backed groups have attacked US forces in Syria and Iraq more than 50 times since the start of the Gaza war.
The attacks have caused minor damage and no US soldiers have been killed.
The US has warned that the attacks must stop and has launched retaliatory strikes against purportedly Iran-linked sites in Syria.

Russia, al-Assad step up Syria bombing amid world focus on Israel-Gaza war

Russian and Syrian regime attacks in northwest Syria have killed 66 civilians and displaced 120,000 people since October.
The attacks have focused on cities and villages in Idlib and Aleppo, resulting in deaths and injuries of civilians, including children.
Syrian regime forces have shifted their attention to targeting civilian vehicles using guided missiles.

Russian and US air strikes attack targets in Syria

Russia and Syria are escalating attacks in Idlib while the world's attention is on Gaza.
Russian air strikes in Idlib have killed 34 rebel fighters and injured 60.
The US has bombed Iran-backed groups in Syria, with Russia criticizing Washington for lack of coordination.

U.S. Carries Out Another Round of Airstrikes on Iran-Linked Targets

The United States conducted airstrikes against facilities used by Iran in Syria in retaliation for attacks against American forces.
The strikes were meant to deter Iran and its supported militias in Syria and Iraq.
The Biden administration has rejected more aggressive bombing options to avoid provoking a wider conflict.

US announces fresh strikes on Iran-linked sites in Syria

The US conducted airstrikes on Iran-linked sites in Syria in response to attacks on American forces.
This is the third time in less than three weeks that the US military has targeted locations in Syria tied to Iran.

What role does Syria play in the Hamas-Israel conflict? DW 11/15/2023

Activists are outraged at Syrian President Bashar Assad's presence at a summit in Saudi Arabia discussing the Hamas-Israel conflict.
Arab leaders criticized Israel for war crimes in Gaza and normalization agreements with other Middle Eastern countries.
The death toll in Gaza following Israeli bombings is disputed, with estimates ranging from over 11,000 to potentially much higher.

US and Iran-backed groups trade fire in Syria. Will it get worse?

Iran-backed groups have attacked US forces in Syria and Iraq more than 50 times since the start of the Gaza war.
The attacks have caused minor damage and no US soldiers have been killed.
The US has warned that the attacks must stop and has launched retaliatory strikes against purportedly Iran-linked sites in Syria.

Russia, al-Assad step up Syria bombing amid world focus on Israel-Gaza war

Russian and Syrian regime attacks in northwest Syria have killed 66 civilians and displaced 120,000 people since October.
The attacks have focused on cities and villages in Idlib and Aleppo, resulting in deaths and injuries of civilians, including children.
Syrian regime forces have shifted their attention to targeting civilian vehicles using guided missiles.

Russian and US air strikes attack targets in Syria

Russia and Syria are escalating attacks in Idlib while the world's attention is on Gaza.
Russian air strikes in Idlib have killed 34 rebel fighters and injured 60.
The US has bombed Iran-backed groups in Syria, with Russia criticizing Washington for lack of coordination.
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