In a sudden turn of events, two U. S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter lost their lives in Syria. This happened during a counterterrorism mission in Palmyra. The U. S. believes the Islamic State group might be behind this attack. A lone gunman opened fire, but was killed shortly after. Three othe
In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. has suddenly changed its stance on Syria. Barbara Leaf, a high-ranking diplomat, recently visited Damascus, meeting with the new Syrian leader, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, who was previously wanted for terrorism. Just a few weeks ago, the U. S. had offered a $1
For years, Israel had a clear idea of what to expect from Syria. Now, everything's changed. The sudden collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has given rise to powerful Sunni extremist groups, like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. This shift might seem like good ne
In the small town of Tel Rifaat, Syria, the skies were finally still after years of turmoil. Ali, a 48-year-old guard, sat by a wood stove at an old police post, watching over the northern entrance. He was cautious, using only his first name for safety. But this night was different; there were no bo
Imagine Syria as a grand dance floor where different countries are eager to take the lead amidst its chaos. Militant groups like HTS, linked to Al Qaeda, have made Syria a tough place to navigate. Turkey and Israel are keen on seizing opportunities in the uncertainty. Hezbollah, busy dealing with it
