Syria

Country Syria
Capital Damascus
Continent Asia
Currency Syrian pound(SYP)
Languages Arabic

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Introduction

Following World War I, France acquired a mandate over the northern portion of the former Ottoman Empire province of Syria. The French administered the area as Syria until granting it independence in 1946. The new country lacked political stability, however, and experienced a series of military coups during its first decades. Syria united with Egypt in February 1958 to form the United Arab Republic. In September 1961, the two entities separated, and the Syrian Arab Republic was reestablished. In November 1970, Hafiz al-ASAD, a member of the Socialist Ba'th Party and the minority Alawite sect, seized power in a bloodless coup and brought political stability to the country. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. During the 1990s, Syria and Israel held occasional peace talks over its return. Following the death of President al-ASAD, his son, Bashar al-ASAD, was approved as president by popular referendum in July 2000. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in an ostensible peacekeeping role - were withdrawn in April 2005. During the July-August 2006 conflict between Israel and Hizballah, Syria placed its military forces on alert but did not intervene directly on behalf of its ally Hizballah. In May 2007 Bashar al-ASAD was elected to his second term as President.

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Ahmed al-Sharaa said to seek peace with Israel, eyes Syrian entry to Abraham Accords - The Times of IsraelAhmed al-Sharaa said to seek peace with Israel, eyes Syrian entry to Abraham Accords  The Times of Israel

Syria willing to normalise ties with Israel 'under right conditions,' Sharaa says - Middle East EyeSyria willing to normalise ties with Israel 'under right conditions,' Sharaa says  Middle East Eye

Syria open to normalising relations with Israel: Report - Siasat.comSyria open to normalising relations with Israel: Report  Siasat.com

US lists demands at UN as Syria seeks sanctions relief - The Indian ExpressUS lists demands at UN as Syria seeks sanctions relief  The Indian Express

Syria’s new three-starred flag raised at UN - Al JazeeraSyria’s new three-starred flag raised at UN  Al Jazeera

Security Council debates precarious path forward for a new Syria - UN NewsSecurity Council debates precarious path forward for a new Syria  UN News

Exclusive: Syrian letter delivers response to US conditions for sanctions relief - ReutersExclusive: Syrian letter delivers response to US conditions for sanctions relief  Reuters

Syria meeting focused on need for credible economic data, IMF chief says - Deccan HeraldSyria meeting focused on need for credible economic data, IMF chief says  Deccan Herald

UK ends sanctions on Syria defence, interior ministries - Times of IndiaUK ends sanctions on Syria defence, interior ministries  Times of India

Syria’s new foreign minister to appear at UN in first US visit - Siasat.comSyria’s new foreign minister to appear at UN in first US visit  Siasat.com

Shelter/NFI Cluster: North-West Syria – Shelter & NFI Response Overview, March 2025 - ReliefWebShelter/NFI Cluster: North-West Syria – Shelter & NFI Response Overview, March 2025  ReliefWeb

Opinion – The Window Is Closing for a Federal Syria - E-International RelationsOpinion – The Window Is Closing for a Federal Syria  E-International Relations

UK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministry - BBCUK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministry  BBC

Germany wants to allow Syrian refugees to visit home - DWGermany wants to allow Syrian refugees to visit home  DW

Syria cancels some flights to Turkey amid aviation dispute - Middle East EyeSyria cancels some flights to Turkey amid aviation dispute  Middle East Eye

Iraqi Delegation Visits Syria for Oil Pipeline Talks - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comIraqi Delegation Visits Syria for Oil Pipeline Talks  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Syrian Druze leaders make controversial religious trip to Israel - The New ArabSyrian Druze leaders make controversial religious trip to Israel  The New Arab

Syria will not be a 'source of threat' to Israel, letter from interim gov't to Washington says - The Jerusalem PostSyria will not be a 'source of threat' to Israel, letter from interim gov't to Washington says  The Jerusalem Post

Türkiye’s UN envoy urges lifting sanctions, boosting support for Syria | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye’s UN envoy urges lifting sanctions, boosting support for Syria | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Stars are aligned for Trump's troop withdrawal from Syria - Responsible StatecraftStars are aligned for Trump's troop withdrawal from Syria  Responsible Statecraft

Pushes for ties with Israel in shadow of Syria's occupation - Tehran TimesPushes for ties with Israel in shadow of Syria's occupation  Tehran Times

Hundreds of Syrian Druze clerics head to Israel on pilgrimage - Arab NewsHundreds of Syrian Druze clerics head to Israel on pilgrimage  Arab News

Syria's foreign minister to appear at UN Security Council in first US visit since al-Assad's fall - Euronews.comSyria's foreign minister to appear at UN Security Council in first US visit since al-Assad's fall  Euronews.com

Syria’s HTS says ‘interested’ to normalize with Israel amid US sanctions relief - PressTVSyria’s HTS says ‘interested’ to normalize with Israel amid US sanctions relief  PressTV

Syria is interested to join Abraham Accords with Israel ‘under the right conditions,’ US Congressman says after visit - All Israel NewsSyria is interested to join Abraham Accords with Israel ‘under the right conditions,’ US Congressman says after visit  All Israel News

UK Syria Policy Shift: Britain Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Defence, Intelligence Ministries - Deccan HeraldUK Syria Policy Shift: Britain Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Defence, Intelligence Ministries  Deccan Herald

Syria President Al-Sharaa open to normalising ties with Israel ‘under the right conditions’ - Middle East MonitorSyria President Al-Sharaa open to normalising ties with Israel ‘under the right conditions’  Middle East Monitor

With Assad gone and Syria's war over, the White Helmets have a new mission - NPRWith Assad gone and Syria's war over, the White Helmets have a new mission  NPR

Syria seeks to sever last Iran-linked networks for smuggling arms and cash - The Washington PostSyria seeks to sever last Iran-linked networks for smuggling arms and cash  The Washington Post

Lebanon and Syria agree to ceasefire after cross-border attacks kill 10 - CNNLebanon and Syria agree to ceasefire after cross-border attacks kill 10  CNN

U.S. Toughens Demands on Syria’s New Islamist-Led Leadership - WSJU.S. Toughens Demands on Syria’s New Islamist-Led Leadership  WSJ

Erdogan lambasts Israel for undermining stability in Syria - The GuardianErdogan lambasts Israel for undermining stability in Syria  The Guardian

The New Syria Is Run Like the Old - Foreign PolicyThe New Syria Is Run Like the Old  Foreign Policy

U.S. slashing military presence in Syria - AxiosU.S. slashing military presence in Syria  Axios

Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria - The New York TimesIslamic State Regains Strength in Syria  The New York Times

Turkey and Israel are becoming deadly rivals in Syria - The EconomistTurkey and Israel are becoming deadly rivals in Syria  The Economist

US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants - AP NewsUS to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants  AP News

U.S. Cutting Forces In Syria By Half, Possible Ripple Effects In Region - The War ZoneU.S. Cutting Forces In Syria By Half, Possible Ripple Effects In Region  The War Zone

Secretive Energy Supplies and Harboring Assad: Inside the Kremlin’s Balancing Act With Syria’s New Leaders - The Moscow TimesSecretive Energy Supplies and Harboring Assad: Inside the Kremlin’s Balancing Act With Syria’s New Leaders  The Moscow Times

Syrian leader has expressed interest in normalizing ties with Israel — report - The Times of IsraelSyrian leader has expressed interest in normalizing ties with Israel — report  The Times of Israel

Syrian foreign minister raises new flag at UN, calls for Israeli withdrawal - The Times of IsraelSyrian foreign minister raises new flag at UN, calls for Israeli withdrawal  The Times of Israel

Pope saved my children's future by bringing us to Italy, says Syrian migrant - BBCPope saved my children's future by bringing us to Italy, says Syrian migrant  BBC

Syria wants peace with Israel under one condition, US congressman tells 'Post' - exclusive - The Jerusalem PostSyria wants peace with Israel under one condition, US congressman tells 'Post' - exclusive  The Jerusalem Post

Syria’s new foreign minister to appear at UN in his first US visit - Daily ExcelsiorSyria’s new foreign minister to appear at UN in his first US visit  Daily Excelsior

New Syrian Flag Raised at United Nations Headquarters - UN MediaNew Syrian Flag Raised at United Nations Headquarters  UN Media

Normalization with Israel complicated but beneficial, Syrian sources say - The Jerusalem PostNormalization with Israel complicated but beneficial, Syrian sources say  The Jerusalem Post

Syria is willing to join the Abraham Accords, Sharaa tells US rep - The Jerusalem PostSyria is willing to join the Abraham Accords, Sharaa tells US rep  The Jerusalem Post

Syria meeting focused on need for credible economic data, IMF chief says - Al Arabiya EnglishSyria meeting focused on need for credible economic data, IMF chief says  Al Arabiya English

Baghdad invites new Syrian president to a summit, sparking political division in Iraq - Times of IndiaBaghdad invites new Syrian president to a summit, sparking political division in Iraq  Times of India

Syrian militants enslaving Alawite women in Idlib governorate: Report - PressTVSyrian militants enslaving Alawite women in Idlib governorate: Report  PressTV

Neoliberal economic objectives in Syria: The real war begins now | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahNeoliberal economic objectives in Syria: The real war begins now | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Exclusive-Syrian letter delivers response to US conditions for sanctions relief By Reuters - Investing.comExclusive-Syrian letter delivers response to US conditions for sanctions relief By Reuters  Investing.com

Syrian Kurds set to hold unified conference to discuss future - The New ArabSyrian Kurds set to hold unified conference to discuss future  The New Arab

Syria’s first wheat shipment since al-Assad ouster points to recovery - Al JazeeraSyria’s first wheat shipment since al-Assad ouster points to recovery  Al Jazeera

Syria is ‘brimming with hope and opportunity’: Senior UN aid official - UN NewsSyria is ‘brimming with hope and opportunity’: Senior UN aid official  UN News

US to reduce military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troops - Military TimesUS to reduce military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troops  Military Times

US begins pulling hundreds of troops from Syria - The HillUS begins pulling hundreds of troops from Syria  The Hill

Statement From Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Announcing the Consolidation of Force - U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)Statement From Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Announcing the Consolidation of Force  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)

Israel will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, defense minister says - New York PostIsrael will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, defense minister says  New York Post

Syria hopes tourists will return to Palmyra, a World Heritage Site ravaged by war - NPRSyria hopes tourists will return to Palmyra, a World Heritage Site ravaged by war  NPR

Russia’s Putin, Qatar’s emir discuss Syria and Gaza at Moscow talks - Al JazeeraRussia’s Putin, Qatar’s emir discuss Syria and Gaza at Moscow talks  Al Jazeera

U.S. begins troop drawdown in Syria as allies boost new government - The Washington PostU.S. begins troop drawdown in Syria as allies boost new government  The Washington Post

Israel says troops to remain indefinitely in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria - France 24Israel says troops to remain indefinitely in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria  France 24

Why Israel is expanding its frontiers into Gaza, Lebanon and Syria - AP NewsWhy Israel is expanding its frontiers into Gaza, Lebanon and Syria  AP News

Israel says its troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely - Al JazeeraIsrael says its troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely  Al Jazeera

US tells Israel it will begin withdrawing troops from Syria within 2 months - YnetnewsUS tells Israel it will begin withdrawing troops from Syria within 2 months  Ynetnews

Lebanese PM visits Syria’s president to reset years of strained relations - Al JazeeraLebanese PM visits Syria’s president to reset years of strained relations  Al Jazeera

Exclusive: Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria's World Bank debts, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria's World Bank debts, sources say  Reuters

Collision course: Are Israel and Turkey headed for confrontation? - The Jerusalem PostCollision course: Are Israel and Turkey headed for confrontation?  The Jerusalem Post

Trump’s tariffs are ruinous, but are western sanctions any better? Just look at Syria - The GuardianTrump’s tariffs are ruinous, but are western sanctions any better? Just look at Syria  The Guardian

Israeli military organises tourist tours of newly occupied Syrian territory - The GuardianIsraeli military organises tourist tours of newly occupied Syrian territory  The Guardian

Syria’s Uncertain New Order - Foreign AffairsSyria’s Uncertain New Order  Foreign Affairs

Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations - Al JazeeraSyria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations  Al Jazeera

Israel will need to get used to Turkey’s growing footprint in Syria - The Times of IsraelIsrael will need to get used to Turkey’s growing footprint in Syria  The Times of Israel

In southern Syria, a violent new Israeli occupation emerges - +972 MagazineIn southern Syria, a violent new Israeli occupation emerges  +972 Magazine

Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise - The New York TimesTurkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise  The New York Times

Turkiye and Israel hold talks to avoid clashes in Syria - Al JazeeraTurkiye and Israel hold talks to avoid clashes in Syria  Al Jazeera

Kurds say they will push for federal system in post-Assad Syria - ReutersKurds say they will push for federal system in post-Assad Syria  Reuters

Turkey, Israel have begun talks to avoid clashes in Syria, sources say - ReutersTurkey, Israel have begun talks to avoid clashes in Syria, sources say  Reuters

Israel to Turkey: Change in troop deployment in Syria is a red line - The Jerusalem PostIsrael to Turkey: Change in troop deployment in Syria is a red line  The Jerusalem Post

Syria's dictator is gone. Its civil war is over. But Israel keeps attacking - NPRSyria's dictator is gone. Its civil war is over. But Israel keeps attacking  NPR

Israel, Turkey look to create deconfliction mechanism in Syria, sources tell ‘Post’ - The Jerusalem PostIsrael, Turkey look to create deconfliction mechanism in Syria, sources tell ‘Post’  The Jerusalem Post

Israel pushes on with strategy to keep neighbours weak in Lebanon and Syria - Al JazeeraIsrael pushes on with strategy to keep neighbours weak in Lebanon and Syria  Al Jazeera

Druze militias are suspicious of Syria's new leaders — and are ready to go to battle - NPRDruze militias are suspicious of Syria's new leaders — and are ready to go to battle  NPR

Huddersfield fatally stabbed boy had fled Syria after bombing - BBCHuddersfield fatally stabbed boy had fled Syria after bombing  BBC

Exclusive—Syria's New 'Resistance' Takes on Israel and a US 'Axis of Evil' - NewsweekExclusive—Syria's New 'Resistance' Takes on Israel and a US 'Axis of Evil'  Newsweek

Why is Israel attacking Syria? - Al JazeeraWhy is Israel attacking Syria?  Al Jazeera

Hailing ‘smart’ Erdogan for ‘taking over Syria,’ Trump offers to mediate between him and Israel - The Times of IsraelHailing ‘smart’ Erdogan for ‘taking over Syria,’ Trump offers to mediate between him and Israel  The Times of Israel

Turkey and Israel mull deconfliction line in Syria, sources say - Middle East EyeTurkey and Israel mull deconfliction line in Syria, sources say  Middle East Eye

Turkey’s shift in tone: Why is Erdogan downplaying Israel tensions with Syria? - analysis - The Jerusalem PostTurkey’s shift in tone: Why is Erdogan downplaying Israel tensions with Syria? - analysis  The Jerusalem Post

Russia rejects Syrian request to hand over former regime leader Assad - The Jerusalem PostRussia rejects Syrian request to hand over former regime leader Assad  The Jerusalem Post

Russia’s foothold in Syria presents conundrum for Trump - The HillRussia’s foothold in Syria presents conundrum for Trump  The Hill

Israel, Turkey ponder how to split Syria into spheres of influence until stable governance takes hold - YnetnewsIsrael, Turkey ponder how to split Syria into spheres of influence until stable governance takes hold  Ynetnews

In Southern Syria, Israel Is the Power That Matters - WSJIn Southern Syria, Israel Is the Power That Matters  WSJ

Inspectors Say More Than 100 Chemical Weapons Sites Could Remain in Syria - The New York TimesInspectors Say More Than 100 Chemical Weapons Sites Could Remain in Syria  The New York Times

Surprising Allies for Syria’s New Leaders: Some Jews Who Fled Long Ago - The New York TimesSurprising Allies for Syria’s New Leaders: Some Jews Who Fled Long Ago  The New York Times

Israeli said to bombard 3 airbases in Syria where Turkey intended to deploy forces - The Times of IsraelIsraeli said to bombard 3 airbases in Syria where Turkey intended to deploy forces  The Times of Israel

What Are Uyghurs Doing in Syria? - Foreign PolicyWhat Are Uyghurs Doing in Syria?  Foreign Policy

Exclusive: Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, hinting at regional showdown, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, hinting at regional showdown, sources say  Reuters

Israeli strikes in Syria a challenge to Turkey - BBCIsraeli strikes in Syria a challenge to Turkey  BBC

Kurdish fighters leave northern city in Syria as part of deal with central government - AP NewsKurdish fighters leave northern city in Syria as part of deal with central government  AP News

In warning to Turkey, Israel hits strategic targets in Syria amid rising tensions - Fox NewsIn warning to Turkey, Israel hits strategic targets in Syria amid rising tensions  Fox News

Exclusive: Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says - ReutersExclusive: Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says  Reuters

Amid airstrikes, interests of Turkey and Israel clash in Syria - The Washington PostAmid airstrikes, interests of Turkey and Israel clash in Syria  The Washington Post