Syria withdraws troops from Suwayda city to avoid ‘open war’ after powerful Israeli strikes on Damascus

Israel carried out a series of powerful strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus Wednesday, escalating a campaign it says is in support of the country’s Druze population – an Arab minority group involved in deadly clashes with Syrian government forces. Read More …

UN Syria Commission deeply alarmed by Suwayda violence, urges de-escalation, civilian protection and respect for human rights

GENEVA – The most recent violence in Suwayda governorate in southern Syria has reportedly resulted in the deaths of dozens, including women and children, and the injury of more than one hundred others, with clashes reportedly ongoing. A conflict between Read More …

Syria: Fierce clashes in Suwayda leave 89 dead

At least 89 people have been killed and hundreds wounded in violent clashes erupting in Syria’s Suwayda province, with the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) warning of a “risk of a new massacre” as government security forces are reportedly Read More …

ISIS Claims First Attack on Syria’s New Government Forces since Assad’s Fall

The so-called Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for its first attack targeting Syria’s new government forces since the oust of Bashar al-Assad, marking a significant development in the militant group’s resurgence efforts, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Read More …

Syria: New Druze military organization announced in Suwayda

A new military organization was announced by Druze militias in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda, called “The Suwayda Military Council.” During the announcement ceremony, the founders stated that its role would be to protect the Druze communities and guard Read More …

Israel strikes Iran, defense officials confirm

Long-distance aircraft fired missiles that struck Iranian Air Force assets at Isfahan in central Iran early Friday morning, the Jerusalem Post has confirmed. Meanwhile, two Israeli defense officials and three Iranian officials confirmed to The New York Times that Israel Read More …