A core misconception about Israel’s policy since Oct. 7 is that the country has favored military action at the expense of ...

Syria today stands on the cusp of a transformative chapter in its modern history. After more than a decade of civil war, ...

The United States government has revoked its designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham as a foreign terrorist organization, seven ...

Trump and Netanyahu discussed Syria normalisation and sanctions relief, as Israel confirmed direct dialogue with Damascus ...

On Monday, Netanyahu told Trump that he will nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East. Write ...

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham will no longer be designated as a terrorist group, months after the group swept to power in Syria.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting most US sanctions on Syria this week, cementing a sea change in his ...

Amnesty International says executions in Saudi Arabia hit a record high last year, with 345 people put to death.

For the first time in three decades, America today enjoys unrivaled hegemony over the Middle East—giving the Trump ...

The UAE’s interventionist foreign policy, backing Assad in Syria and the RSF in Sudan, has backfired, damaging its global ...

The U.S. special envoy for Syria said this week that Jerusalem and Damascus are engaged in “meaningful” talks to restore calm ...