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Israeli Knesset member backs settlement push in southern Syria
An Israeli Knesset member has publicly backed efforts to establish Israeli settlements in southern Syria.
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Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show
Findings show Israel holds 1,000sq km of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria under direct military rule.
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Syria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports on the Syrian legislative elections in Hasakah and the town of Kobane.
Published On 25 May 2026
Syria cannot heal without a rebuilt health system
Many Syrian returnees cannot access proper healthcare. Urgent action is required for Syria’s health system to recover.
Turkish and Syrian officials detain 10 individuals with alleged ISIL ties
Those arrested reportedly took part in what officials described as ‘terrorist attacks’ in Turkiye.
At least one killed, 21 wounded in car bomb explosion in Syria’s Damascus
Blast occurs near Defence Ministry building in Bab Sharqi district of the capital.
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Suspected car bomb explodes in Syrian capital Damascus
Plumes of smoke from a suspected car bomb explosion outside an armament management centre in Damascus.
Published On 19 May 2026
Lebanon and Syria reshape ties amid Israeli attacks and regional shifts
Damascus and Beirut focus on sovereignty and cooperation, moving away from decades of Syrian dominance over Lebanon.
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Syria restores credit card payments in effort to rejoin the global economy
Syria restores credit card payments in effort to rejoin the global economy.
Published On 12 May 2026
EU agrees to restore full trade ties with Syria
The European Council says the move ‘sends a clear political signal of the EU’s commitment to re-engage with Syria’.
Former Qatar PM: Netanyahu using Iran war to reshape Middle East
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim warns Strait of Hormuz crisis is most dangerous fallout of war on Iran, calls for ‘Gulf NATO’.
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