Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is to visit Moscow next month, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced in Damascus.


Syrian President Al-Sharaa To Join Russia-Arab Summit, Will Visit Moscow

Syrian President Al-Sharaa will take part in the Russia-Arab summit

A drone targeted a civilian vehicle on the road to Syria’s Aleppo airport on Thursday (Sep 4), the Syrian state news agency reported. Visuals on social media show a vehicle in flames in the aftermath of a drone attack. Reports suggested that the airstrike was conducted by the US-led International Coalition on a vehicle travelling on the road to Aleppo International Airport. Two people were killed in the attack.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The US-led International Coalition conducted an airstrike on a vehicle traveling on the road to Aleppo International Airport. <a href="https://t.co/U3Cmnc7ovG">pic.twitter.com/U3Cmnc7ovG</a>&mdash; Levant24 (@Levant_24_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Levant_24_/status/1963599760981438485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While it was not immediately clear who carried out the attack, it must be noted that both Israel and a US-led anti-jihadist coalition have carried out repeated drone strikes in Syria. In August, Syrian state television said coalition forces killed a senior IS leader in Atme, northwest Syria.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The US-led International Coalition reportedly carried out a drone strike and hit a civilian vehicle near Aleppo International Airport in Syria. The reason for the drone strike is not known yet. No information about the casualties is available so far 

A drone targeted a civilian vehicle on the road to Syria’s Aleppo airport on Thursday (Sep 4), the Syrian state news agency reported. Visuals on social media show a vehicle in flames in the aftermath of a drone attack. Reports suggested that the airstrike was conducted by the US-led International Coalition on a vehicle travelling on the road to Aleppo International Airport. Two people were killed in the attack.

The US-led International Coalition reportedly carried out a drone strike and hit a civilian vehicle near Aleppo International Airport in Syria. The reason for the drone strike is not known yet. No information about the casualties is available so far&nbsp;

Drone attack on civilian vehicle near Syria’s Aleppo airport, two killed

An international arrest warrant has been issued against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over the 2012 bombardment of Homs, which led to numerous civilian casualties. The warrant marks a significant move in holding Assad accountable for alleged war crimes during the early years of the Syrian civil war.


France issues arrest warrant against Assad, charged with war crimes

France has issued arrest warrants for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and six top Syrian officials in connection with a deadly 2012 bombing that killed two journalists in Homs. The attack, which struck an informal press center, resulted in the deaths of American reporter Marie Colvin and French photographer Remi Ochlik. A judicial investigation concluded that the Syrian regime deliberately targeted foreign journalists to silence media coverage of its war crimes.

France issues arrest warrant for Syria's Assad over killing of journalists

United Nations Mission Building Temporary Base in Tambura to Protect Civilians | WION World News

United Nations Mission Building Temporary Base in Tambura to Protect Civilians | WION

The Israeli Air Force launched a high-level precision strike near Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, targeting what intelligence sources say was a gathering of senior Houthi leaders, including ministers and military officials. The attack, confirmed by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and the IDF, is being described as Israel's most dramatic strike in Yemen to date.

According to reports, the meeting was possibly attended by top Houthi commanders, including the group’s defense minister and chief of staff Muhammad al-Ghamari. The outcome remains unclear, but the operation was conducted under heavy air defense and in coordination with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.


Israel Carries Out Strikes in Yemen During Houthi Leader's Speech

Israeli strikes killed at least six people across southern Syria, state media and official sources said Tuesday, as Israel continues attacks on the country’s new leaders even as it pursues talks.


Israel-Syria War: Israeli Troops Raid, Bomb Site in Damascus, Six Soldiers Killed in Strikes | WION

An Israeli drone strike targeted a military building in Syria, killing six Syrian soldiers. The attack, part of ongoing regional tensions, occurred amid escalating cross-border hostilities. Syrian authorities have condemned the strike, while Israel has not officially commented.

Israeli drone hits military building in Syria | Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strike 

A stunning time-lapse captured the Milky Way shining brightly over Syria’s historic Palmyra site, blending natural wonder with ancient heritage. Watch to know more on this!


Syria: stunning time-lapse captures milky way over Palmyra site

Syrian Kurdish authorities have rejected the proposed election framework, confirming that no elections will take place in areas under their control. Watch the video to know updates on this!


Syrian kurds reject proposed election process, no elections in kurdish-controlled areas

Syria is on the brink of a major food crisis. As the country reels from nearly 14 years of war, an unprecedented drought is pushing more than 16 million people toward food insecurity in 2025. The worst climate conditions in 60 years have crippled wheat production across nearly 2.5 million hectares of farmland, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

In both government- and Kurdish-controlled regions, producers are scrambling for a shrinking harvest, raising fears of famine, instability, and a deeper humanitarian crisis. With wheat output falling millions of tonnes short of national needs, Syria's dependence on imports is expected to soar  even as its economy continues to collapse.

Syria’s wheat war leaves 16 million people facing hunger as drought and conflict devastate crops.

Severe drought across West Asia has worsened food and water shortages in Syria, Iraq, and Turkiye. Climate change is driving the crisis, threatening millions with scarcity and instability.


Climate change drives food and water shortages in Syria, Iraq & Türkiye

In a rare diplomatic engagement, Syrian and Israeli officials met in Paris for US-mediated talks aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. The meeting resulted in "understandings" to promote stability, even as Israel continues strikes on Syrian and Hezbollah targets.


Israel-Syria ties | 'Will provide any help possible to achieve peace': Trump

Recent violence in Syria’s As-Sweida Governorate in July and early August has severely impacted children and families. At least 22 children were reportedly killed and 21 injured, while civilian infrastructure suffered extensive damage, complicating ongoing humanitarian response efforts.


Israel Warned Against Exploiting Situation in Sweida

The United States military, in a high-stakes ground operation in Syria on Friday (Jul 25), eliminated a senior Islamic State (ISIS) leader and two of his sons, according to a statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM). The raid marks a rare deviation from the US military's usual reliance on airstrikes in the region. The senior ISIS leader has been identified as Dhiya' Zawba Muslih al-Hardani, his two adult sons, also killed in the raid, are Abdallah Dhiya al-Hardani and Abd al-Rahman Dhiya Zawba al-Hardani. CENTCOM said the three "posed a threat to US and coalition forces, as well as the new Syrian Government."<h2>US will continue to ‘relentlessly’ pursue ISIS terrorists</h2>In a statement, General Michael Erik Kurilla, US Central Command Commander, said that they “will continue to relentlessly pursue ISIS terrorists wherever they operate. ISIS terrorists are not safe where they sleep, where they operate, and where they hide. Alongside our partners and allies, US Central Command is committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS terrorists that threaten the region, our allies, and our homeland.” Notably, three children and three women present at the location were unharmed, according to CENTCOM. However, the organisation didn't share any further operational details — including the precise location of the raid.<h2>Why was this a rare operation?</h2>The US military in recent months has primarily conducted anti-ISIS operations in recent years using air power or with support from partner forces on the ground. Direct US ground raids instead of airstrikes have been far less common.The operation comes as over recent months and years the US has carried out and supported a steady tempo of anti-ISIS missions in Syria and Iraq. In May, CENTCOM reported six such operations — five in Iraq and one in Syria — which resulted in the deaths of two ISIS operatives and the capture of two others, including a senior leader.

The senior ISIS leader has been identified as Dhiya' Zawba Muslih al-Hardani, his two adult sons also killed in the raid are Abdallah Dhiya al-Hardani and Abd al-Rahman Dhiya Zawba al-Hardani. CENTCOM said they "posed a threat to US and coalition forces, as well as the new Syrian Government."

The United States military, in a high-stakes ground operation in Syria on Friday (Jul 25), eliminated a senior Islamic State (ISIS) leader and two of his sons, according to a statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM). The raid marks a rare deviation from the US military's usual reliance on airstrikes in the region. The senior ISIS leader has been identified as Dhiya' Zawba Muslih al-Hardani, his two adult sons, also killed in the raid, are Abdallah Dhiya al-Hardani and Abd al-Rahman Dhiya Zawba al-Hardani. CENTCOM said the three "posed a threat to US and coalition forces, as well as the new Syrian Government." US will continue to ‘relentlessly’ pursue ISIS terrorists In a statement, General Michael Erik Kurilla, US Central Command Commander, said that they “will continue to relentlessly pursue ISIS terrorists wherever they operate. ISIS terrorists are not safe where they sleep, where they operate, and where they hide. Alongside our partners and allies, US Central Command is committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS terrorists that threaten the region, our allies, and our homeland.” Notably, three children and three women present at the location were unharmed, according to CENTCOM. However, the organisation didn't share any further operational details — including the precise location of the raid. Why was this a rare operation? The US military in recent months has primarily conducted anti-ISIS operations in recent years using air power or with support from partner forces on the ground. Direct US ground raids instead of airstrikes have been far less common. The operation comes as over recent months and years the US has carried out and supported a steady tempo of anti-ISIS missions in Syria and Iraq. In May, CENTCOM reported six such operations — five in Iraq and one in Syria — which resulted in the deaths of two ISIS operatives and the capture of two others, including a senior leader.

The senior ISIS leader has been identified as Dhiya' Zawba Muslih al-Hardani, his two adult sons as Abdallah Dhiya al-Hardani and Abd al-Rahman Dhiya Zawba al-Hardani. CENTCOM said they "posed a threat to US and coalition forces, as well as the new Syrian Government."

US forces eliminate top ISIS leader and his two sons in rare ground raid in Syria

A series of explosions killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 100 at a weapons depot in northwestern Syria on Thursday, a monitor said."Multiple blasts at a weapons and ammunition warehouse belonging to the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP) killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 100 in Maaret Misrin, in northern Idlib province," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.Those killed included a woman and a child, said the Britain-based monitor, which relies on a network of sources on the ground.The TIP is a jihadist group active in the Idlib region made up of Uighur fighters who joined the Syrian civil war to fight against former president Bashar al-Assad.Syria's health ministry reported seven deaths and 157 wounded in the blasts, in a toll published by the official news agency SANA.Authorities did not immediately say what may have caused the explosions.AFP images showed a huge plume of white smoke over the town, with several children visible among the injured.The interior ministry said in a statement it had opened "an urgent and deep investigation to determine the circumstances and causes of the explosion and hold those responsible to account".It added it was "taking all necessary measures to avoid such incidents reoccurring in future".&nbsp;

The TIP is a jihadist group active in the Idlib region made up of Uighur fighters who joined the Syrian civil war to fight against former president Bashar al-Assad.

A series of explosions killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 100 at a weapons depot in northwestern Syria on Thursday, a monitor said. "Multiple blasts at a weapons and ammunition warehouse belonging to the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP) killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 100 in Maaret Misrin, in northern Idlib province," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Those killed included a woman and a child, said the Britain-based monitor, which relies on a network of sources on the ground. The TIP is a jihadist group active in the Idlib region made up of Uighur fighters who joined the Syrian civil war to fight against former president Bashar al-Assad. Syria's health ministry reported seven deaths and 157 wounded in the blasts, in a toll published by the official news agency SANA. Authorities did not immediately say what may have caused the explosions. AFP images showed a huge plume of white smoke over the town, with several children visible among the injured. The interior ministry said in a statement it had opened "an urgent and deep investigation to determine the circumstances and causes of the explosion and hold those responsible to account". It added it was "taking all necessary measures to avoid such incidents reoccurring in future".

The TIP is a jihadist group active in the Idlib region made up of Uighur fighters who joined the Syrian civil war to fight against former president Bashar al-Assad.

Syria arms depot blast: At least 12 killed, over 100 injured

In Syria, at least 718 people have been killed in Syria's Sweida province in the nearly one week of violence in the heartland of the Druze minority, a war monitor reported on Saturday (Jul 19). Publishing the updated toll, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that at least 146 Druze fighters and 245 civilians were among those killed since Sunday. Of the dead, 165 were “were summarily executed by personnel of the defence and interior ministries,” said the Britain-based war monitor. In addition, the violence has also claimed the lives of 287 government troops and 18 Bedouin fighters, plus three Bedouin "who were summarily executed by Druze fighters", it reported. Another fifteen government soldiers were killed in Israeli airstrikes.This comes as early on Saturday, the United States announced that it had brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Syria's interim government after a week of deadly violence in Syria's Druze-majority south.<h2>US-brokered truce</h2>&nbsp;The truce comes amid an eruption of violence between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern province of Sweida, which has left at least 638 people dead and displaced nearly 80,000, according to monitoring groups and UN agencies. Fierce street battles, artillery shelling, and targeted abductions have gripped Sweida since Sunday, overwhelming hospitals, according to reports.US special envoy Tom Barrack, currently serving as ambassador to Turkey, said early Saturday that both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa "have agreed to a ceasefire" negotiated by the United States following days of behind-the-scenes diplomacy.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-brokers-syria-israel-ceasefire-as-druze-bedouin-clashes-spiral-death-toll-crosses-600-1752886811132">US brokers Syria-Israel ceasefire as Druze-Bedouin clashes spiral</a>The deal, Barrack said, was jointly backed by Turkey and Jordan. "We call upon Druze, Bedouins and Sunnis to put down their weapons and together with other minorities build a new and united Syrian identity in peace and prosperity with its neighbours," Barrack said in a statement on X. Previously, on Wednesday (Jul 9) the US, as per AFP, had announced an earlier deal in which the Sharaa government pulled out forces from Sweida.

Nearly 718 people have been killed in Syria’s Sweida province after a week of brutal clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The dead include civilians, Druze fighters, and government forces—some allegedly executed.

In Syria, at least 718 people have been killed in Syria's Sweida province in the nearly one week of violence in the heartland of the Druze minority, a war monitor reported on Saturday (Jul 19). Publishing the updated toll, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that at least 146 Druze fighters and 245 civilians were among those killed since Sunday. Of the dead, 165 were “were summarily executed by personnel of the defence and interior ministries,” said the Britain-based war monitor. In addition, the violence has also claimed the lives of 287 government troops and 18 Bedouin fighters, plus three Bedouin "who were summarily executed by Druze fighters", it reported. Another fifteen government soldiers were killed in Israeli airstrikes. This comes as early on Saturday, the United States announced that it had brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Syria's interim government after a week of deadly violence in Syria's Druze-majority south. US-brokered truce The truce comes amid an eruption of violence between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern province of Sweida, which has left at least 638 people dead and displaced nearly 80,000, according to monitoring groups and UN agencies. Fierce street battles, artillery shelling, and targeted abductions have gripped Sweida since Sunday, overwhelming hospitals, according to reports. US special envoy Tom Barrack, currently serving as ambassador to Turkey, said early Saturday that both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa "have agreed to a ceasefire" negotiated by the United States following days of behind-the-scenes diplomacy. Also read | US brokers Syria-Israel ceasefire as Druze-Bedouin clashes spiral The deal, Barrack said, was jointly backed by Turkey and Jordan. "We call upon Druze, Bedouins and Sunnis to put down their weapons and together with other minorities build a new and united Syrian identity in peace and prosperity with its neighbours," Barrack said in a statement on X. Previously, on Wednesday (Jul 9) the US, as per AFP, had announced an earlier deal in which the Sharaa government pulled out forces from Sweida.

Nearly 718 people have been killed in Syria’s Sweida province after a week of brutal clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The dead include civilians, Druze fighters, and government forces—some allegedly executed.

US-brokered ceasefire too late? Death toll in Syria's Druze-Bedouin bloodbath rises to 718, at least 165 'summarily executed'

A video surfaced on social media platform X claims to show that hundreds of Arab tribal fighters moving towards Syria to fight Druze. However, the timing of the video cannot be verified independently by WION. Meanwhile, tribesmen backed by the Islamist-led government of Syria clashed with Druze warriors outside Sweida on Friday (July 18) a day after government forces pulled out of the Druze-majority city, the warring factions and a monitoring group said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Suweida, Syria is filled with thousands of fighters from Arab tribes who have mobilized against the Druze. <a href="https://t.co/Dq6R8Uetx9">pic.twitter.com/Dq6R8Uetx9</a>&mdash; Open Source Intel (@Osint613) <a href="https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/1946099804158787624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, “clashes west of Sweida pitting tribal fighters and Bedouin backed by the authorities against Druze fighters.” Fighting has been confirmed on both sides. Syrian regime forces retreated from Sweida province on Thursday (July 17) after heavy shelling by Israel. They withdrew from Syria's Druze heartland at the orders of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who said that mediation efforts by the United States and others had prevented a "large-scale escalation" with Israel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-war-in-west-asia-here-s-why-israel-is-bombing-syria-to-protect-druze-minorities-who-they-are-1752654725486">Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria in name of protecting this minority community?</a>&nbsp;Almost 600 people have been killed in Sweida province since Sunday, the Observatory said, as Druze militiamen battled against Sunni Bedouin tribes, who were eventually supported by government troops.A truce came into place on Thursday (July 17), but Sharaa's office blamed Druze forces for violating the agreement. Bedouin fighters converged on Sweida on Friday to support the Bedouin, taking positions in a number of villages outside the city.&nbsp;Occasional shooting and blasts were heard and smoke rising from the villages was also seen. Druze militiamen told news agency AFP that they were counter-attacking the sources of fire. Anas al-Enad, a tribal sheikh in the central city of Hama, said he and his men had traveled to the village of Walgha, northwest of Sweida, because "the Bedouin called for our help and we came to support them".

Video claims to show hundreds of Arab tribal fighters moving towards Syria to fight Druze

A video surfaced on social media platform X claims to show that hundreds of Arab tribal fighters moving towards Syria to fight Druze. However, the timing of the video cannot be verified independently by WION. Meanwhile, tribesmen backed by the Islamist-led government of Syria clashed with Druze warriors outside Sweida on Friday (July 18) a day after government forces pulled out of the Druze-majority city, the warring factions and a monitoring group said.

However, the timing of the video cannot be verified. Meanwhile, Syrian government forces withdrew from Sweida province on Thursday (July 17) after coming under heavy bombardment by Israel

A new clash is ongoing in Syria between the Syrian military and the Druze community. The Syrian military entered the Druze strongholds, triggering fears of attack on minorities and prompting Israeli strikes. Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, who pledged to protect the country's diverse communities, has so far failed in preventing attacks on Alawites and Druze sect. In March, hundreds of people were killed during a crackdown on the Alawite sect, to which former dictator Bashar al-Assad belonged, in Latakia, and in April, clashes between pro-government armed forces and Druze militias left at least 100 people dead. Now, the clash between his forces and Druze militias has renewed primarily because of al-Sharaa's demand for disarmament. Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the transitional government in Syria, calling for the withdrawal of its forces from Sweida and for non-interference in Druze affairs, vowing escalation. Here's a look at who the Druze are, and why Israel is intervening in the matter<h2>Who are the Druze?</h2>The Druze are an Arab sect inhabiting Syria, Lebanon and Israel. This community originated in Egypt and follows an offshoot of Islam that does not allow conversion or interfaith marriages. It is called Ismailiyaah - a sect of Shia Islam - that began when during the reign of the sixth Fatimid caliph, al-Ḥakim bi-Amr Allah. Theologians began to organise a movement proclaiming al-Ḥakim a divine figure. This group went on to form what we call present-day Druze.&nbsp;More than 20,000 Druze live in the Golan Heights, the plateau that Israel seized from Syria during the Six-Day War in 1967, before formally annexing it in 1981. Druze share the territory with around 25,000 Jewish settlers, spread across more than 30 settlements. Most Druze identify themselves as Syrian and have Israeli residency cards, though they aren't considered Israelis. Within Syria, the community is a majority in Suwayda province in the southern part of the country.&nbsp;A Druze spiritual leader, Hikmat Al-Hijri, called for international protection from "all countries" to "confront the barbaric campaign” by government and allied forces "using all means possible. We are facing a complete war of extermination," Al-Hijri said in a video statement.<h2>Why did Israel intervene in the matter?</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel is “committed to preventing harm to the Druze in Syria due to the deep brotherly alliance with our Druze citizens in Israel, and their familial and historical ties to the Druze in Syria.” The Israeli government had also unilaterally declared a demilitarisation zone in Syria that “prohibits the introduction of forces and weapons into southern Syria." The Syrian government has rejected Israel’s declaration of a demilitarised zone. Israel, wary of extremist groups along its borders, has adopted a confrontational stance toward al-Sharaa, despite efforts by the Trump administration to foster Syrian-Israeli reconciliation and expansion of the Abraham Accords. Moreover, after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel has occupied more territories in Syria.&nbsp;Recently, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said that Israel is also eyeing an expansion of the accords. “Israel is interested in expanding the Abraham Accords circle of peace and normalisation. We have an interest in adding countries, such as Syria and Lebanon, our neighbours, to the circle of peace and normalisation – while safeguarding Israel’s essential and security interests,” he said. However, Israel's action on Syria does not support their statement.&nbsp;

The Syrian military entered the Druze strongholds and has launched an attack on Druze militias, triggering fears of an attack on minorities - even under the new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa - and prompting Israeli strikes. 

A new clash is ongoing in Syria between the Syrian military and the Druze community. The Syrian military entered the Druze strongholds, triggering fears of attack on minorities and prompting Israeli strikes. Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, who pledged to protect the country's diverse communities, has so far failed in preventing attacks on Alawites and Druze sect. In March, hundreds of people were killed during a crackdown on the Alawite sect, to which former dictator Bashar al-Assad belonged, in Latakia, and in April, clashes between pro-government armed forces and Druze militias left at least 100 people dead. Now, the clash between his forces and Druze militias has renewed primarily because of al-Sharaa's demand for disarmament. Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the transitional government in Syria, calling for the withdrawal of its forces from Sweida and for non-interference in Druze affairs, vowing escalation. Here's a look at who the Druze are, and why Israel is intervening in the matter Who are the Druze? The Druze are an Arab sect inhabiting Syria, Lebanon and Israel. This community originated in Egypt and follows an offshoot of Islam that does not allow conversion or interfaith marriages. It is called Ismailiyaah - a sect of Shia Islam - that began when during the reign of the sixth Fatimid caliph, al-Ḥakim bi-Amr Allah. Theologians began to organise a movement proclaiming al-Ḥakim a divine figure. This group went on to form what we call present-day Druze. More than 20,000 Druze live in the Golan Heights, the plateau that Israel seized from Syria during the Six-Day War in 1967, before formally annexing it in 1981. Druze share the territory with around 25,000 Jewish settlers, spread across more than 30 settlements. Most Druze identify themselves as Syrian and have Israeli residency cards, though they aren't considered Israelis. Within Syria, the community is a majority in Suwayda province in the southern part of the country. A Druze spiritual leader, Hikmat Al-Hijri, called for international protection from "all countries" to "confront the barbaric campaign” by government and allied forces "using all means possible. We are facing a complete war of extermination," Al-Hijri said in a video statement. Why did Israel intervene in the matter? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel is “committed to preventing harm to the Druze in Syria due to the deep brotherly alliance with our Druze citizens in Israel, and their familial and historical ties to the Druze in Syria.” The Israeli government had also unilaterally declared a demilitarisation zone in Syria that “prohibits the introduction of forces and weapons into southern Syria." The Syrian government has rejected Israel’s declaration of a demilitarised zone. Israel, wary of extremist groups along its borders, has adopted a confrontational stance toward al-Sharaa, despite efforts by the Trump administration to foster Syrian-Israeli reconciliation and expansion of the Abraham Accords. Moreover, after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel has occupied more territories in Syria. Recently, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said that Israel is also eyeing an expansion of the accords. “Israel is interested in expanding the Abraham Accords circle of peace and normalisation. We have an interest in adding countries, such as Syria and Lebanon, our neighbours, to the circle of peace and normalisation – while safeguarding Israel’s essential and security interests,” he said. However, Israel's action on Syria does not support their statement.

The Syrian military entered the Druze strongholds and has launched an attack on Druze militias, triggering fears of an attack on minorities - even under the new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa - and prompting Israeli strikes.&nbsp;

Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria in name of protecting this minority community?

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli shared posts on social media, calling to "eliminate" Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa without any delay. In posts on X shared in both Hebrew and English, the Israeli minister called the Syrian president a "terrorist" who should be killed.This comes after Israel announced earlier today to strike Syrian regime targets in response to reported attacks against the Druze population by Sharaa's forces."Anyone who thinks Ahmad Al Shara is a legitimate leader is gravely mistaken. This is a terrorist, a barbaric murderer who should be eliminated now," Chikli said.He further accused European leaders of failing to condemn the "horrific massacre" of Syrian Alawites during sectarian violence earlier this year. "We now see the acts of slaughter and humiliation against the Druze," he said.The Israeli diaspora affairs minister also shared footage of what appears like Syrian army forces taunting and assaulting members of the Druze community by forcibly shaving their facial hair."If it looks like Hamas, talks like Hamas, and acts like Hamas - It' Hamas!", he said as he compares the alleged Syrian troops to the Hamas terror group."We must not stand idly by in the face of the Islamist-Nazi terror regime of Al-Qaeda in a suit and tie," he said in a post on X. "We saw the horrific massacre of the Alawites, met with deafening silence from European leaders, and now we are witnessing the slaughter and humiliation of the Druze."He stressed to fight the terror regime in Syria.All this comes after dozens of people from Syria's Druze minority were reportedly killed in new clashes with pro-government forces in Sweida. According to Jordan sources, Israeli drones flew over Sweida.Israel accused the Syrian government for breaching demilitarisation arrangements in the south of the country. Later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to "immediately strike regime forces and weapons introduced into the Sweida area in the Druze Mountain in Syria for regime activity against the Druze”.&nbsp;

The Israeli minister vowed that they will not stand idly by in the face of the "Islamist-Nazi terror regime of Al-Qaeda" in a suit and tie. After attacks on Druze, Israeli PM Netanyahu also ordered troops to immediately strike regime forces. 

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli shared posts on social media, calling to "eliminate" Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa without any delay. In posts on X shared in both Hebrew and English, the Israeli minister called the Syrian president a "terrorist" who should be killed. This comes after Israel announced earlier today to strike Syrian regime targets in response to reported attacks against the Druze population by Sharaa's forces. "Anyone who thinks Ahmad Al Shara is a legitimate leader is gravely mistaken. This is a terrorist, a barbaric murderer who should be eliminated now," Chikli said. He further accused European leaders of failing to condemn the "horrific massacre" of Syrian Alawites during sectarian violence earlier this year. "We now see the acts of slaughter and humiliation against the Druze," he said. The Israeli diaspora affairs minister also shared footage of what appears like Syrian army forces taunting and assaulting members of the Druze community by forcibly shaving their facial hair. "If it looks like Hamas, talks like Hamas, and acts like Hamas - It' Hamas!", he said as he compares the alleged Syrian troops to the Hamas terror group. "We must not stand idly by in the face of the Islamist-Nazi terror regime of Al-Qaeda in a suit and tie," he said in a post on X. "We saw the horrific massacre of the Alawites, met with deafening silence from European leaders, and now we are witnessing the slaughter and humiliation of the Druze." He stressed to fight the terror regime in Syria. All this comes after dozens of people from Syria's Druze minority were reportedly killed in new clashes with pro-government forces in Sweida. According to Jordan sources, Israeli drones flew over Sweida. Israel accused the Syrian government for breaching demilitarisation arrangements in the south of the country. Later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to "immediately strike regime forces and weapons introduced into the Sweida area in the Druze Mountain in Syria for regime activity against the Druze”.

The Israeli minister vowed that they will not stand idly by in the face of the "Islamist-Nazi terror regime of Al-Qaeda" in a suit and tie. After attacks on Druze, Israeli PM Netanyahu also ordered troops to immediately strike regime forces.&nbsp;

'Terrorist, a barbaric murderer': Israeli minister calls to kill Syrian president amid attacks on Druze

The United States has revoked the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria-based al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a memo published online on Monday read. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the memo dated June 23 before being published in a preview of the Federal Registe. It was officially published on Tuesday.&nbsp;This is being seen as a move by the Washington to fulfill its pledge to help Syria end isolation from the international financial system and rebuild after a devastating civil war. A week earlier, Trump had signed an executive order terminating a U.S. sanctions program on Syria.&nbsp;"In consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I hereby revoke the designation of al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (and other aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization," the memo signed by Rubio read.&nbsp;The Syria's foreign ministry had no immediate comment on the revocation by the US.&nbsp;What is al-Nusrah Front&nbsp;Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, was previously al-Qaeda’s Syria branch, or Nusra Front. In December last year, HTS along with other Islamist rebels under the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted a strong offensive against Bashar al-Assad and ousted him as the president of the country.&nbsp;HTS has claimed to have severed ties with the al-Qaeda many years ago and says it aims at building an inclusive and democratic Syria.&nbsp;Hayat Tahrir al-Sham emerged during the early stages of the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011 against the government of &nbsp;Bashar al-Assad.&nbsp;It was an offshoot of the Nusra Front, the official al-Qaida affiliate in Syria. But in 2016 the organistaion claimed to cut ties with &nbsp;Nusra Front and a year later adopted the new name Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. This allowed the organisation to move away, not completely though, from the jihadist ideologies of al-Qaida and focus on Syrian specific isuues like local governance, economy iand humanitarian aid.&nbsp;Despite these changes, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s core ideology continued to be associated with Jihad and the primary objective being overthrowing the Assad government, which was finally achieved in December last year. &nbsp;

 In December last year, HTS along with other Islamist rebels under the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa conducted a strong offensive against Bashar al Assad and ousted him.

The United States has revoked the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria-based al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a memo published online on Monday read. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the memo dated June 23 before being published in a preview of the Federal Registe. It was officially published on Tuesday. This is being seen as a move by the Washington to fulfill its pledge to help Syria end isolation from the international financial system and rebuild after a devastating civil war. A week earlier, Trump had signed an executive order terminating a U.S. sanctions program on Syria. "In consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I hereby revoke the designation of al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (and other aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization," the memo signed by Rubio read. The Syria's foreign ministry had no immediate comment on the revocation by the US. What is al-Nusrah Front Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, was previously al-Qaeda’s Syria branch, or Nusra Front. In December last year, HTS along with other Islamist rebels under the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted a strong offensive against Bashar al-Assad and ousted him as the president of the country. HTS has claimed to have severed ties with the al-Qaeda many years ago and says it aims at building an inclusive and democratic Syria. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham emerged during the early stages of the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011 against the government of Bashar al-Assad. It was an offshoot of the Nusra Front, the official al-Qaida affiliate in Syria. But in 2016 the organistaion claimed to cut ties with Nusra Front and a year later adopted the new name Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. This allowed the organisation to move away, not completely though, from the jihadist ideologies of al-Qaida and focus on Syrian specific isuues like local governance, economy iand humanitarian aid. Despite these changes, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s core ideology continued to be associated with Jihad and the primary objective being overthrowing the Assad government, which was finally achieved in December last year.

&nbsp;In December last year, HTS along with other Islamist rebels under the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted a strong offensive against Bashar al-Assad and ousted him.

Foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS revoked by US, Know what is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

The Israeli Military on Wednesday said that it had apprehended members of a terrorist cell in southern Syria. Since the overthrow of Syria's longtime ruler, Bashar al-Assad, Israel has carried out hundreds of military and air strikes on military sites. The Syrian state TV said three were arrested, linked to Iran by the Israeli Troops. Israel's arch-foe against which it had fought an unprecedented 12-day war last month.An Israeli military statement on Wednesday said that in a "targeted night-time" raid, troops "apprehended several terrorists," and seized weapons. Syrian state TV said an Israeli patrol "consisting of eight vehicles and around 40 soldiers arrested three individuals from the village of Al-Bassali" in the Quneitra area of southwest Syria bordering the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. These three were reportedly of Palestinian origin. According to the Syrian TV, they were inside the firm at the time of the incident and were arrested without any resistance. Since the fall of Assad, Israel has established a military presence on the other side of the armistice line that was the opposing forces on the Golan.&nbsp;On June 12, Syria said that Israel killed one civilian and arrested seven people during an overnight incursion, with the Israeli army saying it seized members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.Israel said Monday it was "interested" in striking normalisation agreements with Syria and neighbouring Lebanon, but insisted the strategic Golan Heights, which Israel seized from Syria in 1967 and later annexed in a move not recognised by the United Nations, would "remain part of" Israel under any peace accord.The latest incident shows the ongoing volatility of the Israel-Syria border, specifically the Golan Heights region. Israel had continued to target what it calls Iranian-backed militant infrastructure in Syria. While Syria had accused Israel of repeatedly violating its sovereignty. The deep-rooted hostilities and territorial expansion plan of Israel keep any hope of lasting peace at bay.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a night-time raid near Syria's Quneitra region, Israeli troops apprehended three Palestinians allegedly linked to Iran. The operation follows heightened tensions and an earlier 12-day war, as Israel signals interest in peace talks with Syria and Lebanon.

The Israeli Military on Wednesday said that it had apprehended members of a terrorist cell in southern Syria. Since the overthrow of Syria's longtime ruler, Bashar al-Assad, Israel has carried out hundreds of military and air strikes on military sites. The Syrian state TV said three were arrested, linked to Iran by the Israeli Troops. Israel's arch-foe against which it had fought an unprecedented 12-day war last month. An Israeli military statement on Wednesday said that in a "targeted night-time" raid, troops "apprehended several terrorists," and seized weapons. Syrian state TV said an Israeli patrol "consisting of eight vehicles and around 40 soldiers arrested three individuals from the village of Al-Bassali" in the Quneitra area of southwest Syria bordering the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. These three were reportedly of Palestinian origin. According to the Syrian TV, they were inside the firm at the time of the incident and were arrested without any resistance. Since the fall of Assad, Israel has established a military presence on the other side of the armistice line that was the opposing forces on the Golan. On June 12, Syria said that Israel killed one civilian and arrested seven people during an overnight incursion, with the Israeli army saying it seized members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Israel said Monday it was "interested" in striking normalisation agreements with Syria and neighbouring Lebanon, but insisted the strategic Golan Heights, which Israel seized from Syria in 1967 and later annexed in a move not recognised by the United Nations, would "remain part of" Israel under any peace accord. The latest incident shows the ongoing volatility of the Israel-Syria border, specifically the Golan Heights region. Israel had continued to target what it calls Iranian-backed militant infrastructure in Syria. While Syria had accused Israel of repeatedly violating its sovereignty. The deep-rooted hostilities and territorial expansion plan of Israel keep any hope of lasting peace at bay.

In a night raid near Syria's Quneitra region, Israeli troops apprehended three Palestinians allegedly linked to Iran. The operation follows heightened tensions and an earlier 12-day war, as Israel signals interest in peace talks with Syria and Lebanon.

'Iran-linked terrorist cell' apprehended in Syria claims Israeli Military

A suicide bomber opened indiscriminate firing and then detonated himself inside a church filled with people in Syria on Sunday, killing at least 20 people, local media reported. The explosion in Dweil’a, on the outskirts of Damascus, took place as people were praying inside the Mar Elias Church. SANA, citing the Health Ministry, said that many others were wounded. Britain-based war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said 30 people were wounded and killed but did not give exact numbers. Some local media outlets reported that children were among those killed. Syrian authorities said 20 people were killed and 52 were injured. The attack comes as Damascus is trying to win the support of minorities under its de facto Islamist rule.&nbsp;&nbsp;There have been concerns about the presence of sleeper cells of extremist groups in the war-torn country, and though no group claimed responsibility immediately, the Syrian Interior Ministry said an extremist from the Islamic State group wearing an explosives vest had entered the church, fired at the people there, and then detonated himself.A witness told media that he saw that the attacker was accompanied by two others who fled.“He was shooting at the church … he then went inside the church and blew himself up,” he said.Syrian Information Minister Hamza Mostafa condemned the incident, calling it a terrorist attack.“This cowardly act goes against the civic values that brings us together,” he said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.A photo circulated by Syrian state media SANA showed the church’s pews covered in blood and debris.&nbsp;“The terrorist infiltrated Mar Elias Church, opened fire, and then blew himself up using an explosive belt,” the ministry stated. Earlier, local media had reported that 25 people were killed.&nbsp;The Syrian civil defence said in a statement that the attack killed “more than 15 people and a number of wounded, according to a preliminary toll”.

The Syrian Interior Ministry said an extremist from the Islamic State group wearing an explosives vest had entered the church, fired at the people there, and then detonated himself. A witness told media that he saw that the attacker was accompanied by two others who fled.

A suicide bomber opened indiscriminate firing and then detonated himself inside a church filled with people in Syria on Sunday, killing at least 20 people, local media reported. The explosion in Dweil’a, on the outskirts of Damascus, took place as people were praying inside the Mar Elias Church. SANA, citing the Health Ministry, said that many others were wounded. Britain-based war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said 30 people were wounded and killed but did not give exact numbers. Some local media outlets reported that children were among those killed. Syrian authorities said 20 people were killed and 52 were injured. The attack comes as Damascus is trying to win the support of minorities under its de facto Islamist rule. There have been concerns about the presence of sleeper cells of extremist groups in the war-torn country, and though no group claimed responsibility immediately, the Syrian Interior Ministry said an extremist from the Islamic State group wearing an explosives vest had entered the church, fired at the people there, and then detonated himself. A witness told media that he saw that the attacker was accompanied by two others who fled. “He was shooting at the church … he then went inside the church and blew himself up,” he said. Syrian Information Minister Hamza Mostafa condemned the incident, calling it a terrorist attack. “This cowardly act goes against the civic values that brings us together,” he said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. A photo circulated by Syrian state media SANA showed the church’s pews covered in blood and debris. “The terrorist infiltrated Mar Elias Church, opened fire, and then blew himself up using an explosive belt,” the ministry stated. Earlier, local media had reported that 25 people were killed. The Syrian civil defence said in a statement that the attack killed “more than 15 people and a number of wounded, according to a preliminary toll”.

The Syrian Interior Ministry said an extremist from the Islamic State group wearing an explosives vest had entered the church, fired at the people there, and then detonated himself. A witness told media that he saw that the attacker was accompanied by two others who fled.

Suicide attack at Damascus church kills at least 20; Syria blames Islamic State

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