The last good days in Syria before a new nightmare began
When I interviewed Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II of the Syriac Orthodox Church in Damascus on Feb. 27, neither one of us knew ...
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US Jews from Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in Damascus
Only seven Jews believed to remain in Syrian capital, once one of the world's largest Jewish communities; New York family ...
Syria's Druze seek a place in a changing nation, navigating pressures from the government and Israel
Members of the small religious sect find themselves caught between two forces that many of them distrust: the new, ...
Syria announces the end of a military operation against Assad-linked gunmen in a coastal region
Syria’s interim government has announced the end of a days-long military operation against insurgents loyal to ousted president Bashar Assad and his family in the worst fighting since the end of the 1 ...
Mass killings in Syria pose first major challenge of al-Sharaa's presidency
The bloody clashes between supporters of former dictator Bashar al-Assad and those of the new regime are undermining the ...
Jewish Insider10d
Washington coalesces around cautious sanctions relief for new Syrian government
Lawmakers from both parties and policy experts agreed that sanctions should be slowly lifted in exchange for Syrian action on ...
Voices from the Arab press: Most Syrian roads lead to Washington
Among these initiatives, the recent “national dialogue sessions” held in Syrian cities are deemed essential as a precursor to ...
Jewish Insider4d
Leading American pro-Israel groups diverge from Israel on Syria
AIPAC and AJC are taking a cautiously hopeful approach to the new government in Damascus, while Israel is growing ...
Foreign Affairs3d
America Can Best Help Syria by Getting Out
Among the uncertainties facing Syria is the future of U.S. involvement in the country. Since 2014, Washington has backed a de ...
Scouts help remove Hurricane Helene debris from Damascus creek
Barry said none of the troops required their scouts to participate. All in attendance chose to volunteer their time.
Boy Scouts help remove Hurricane Helene debris from Damascus creek
Laurel Creek was filled with debris from homes washed away by Hurricane Helene’s flooding. However, on Saturday, a group of ...