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Syria, Damascus and Druze

Israel launches heavy airstrikes in Damascus, vowing to protect Druze in Syria

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it looked like a "misunderstanding" after Israel struck Syria's defense ministry.

The National on MSN · 1h

'We fear we're next': Druze in Damascus lock doors after fighting in Syria's south

In Jaramana, the largest Druze-majority district of Damascus, fear has taken root. Shops once buzzing with late-night customers now close before sundown. Streets grow silent after dark. Behind closed doors,

CNN · 1d

After powerful Israeli strikes on Damascus, Syria withdraws troops from Suwayda city

Israel carried out a series of powerful strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus Wednesday, escalating a campaign it says is in support of an Arab minority group involved in deadly clashes with Syrian government forces.

Israel, Damascus

The Economist · 1d

Why did Israel strike Damascus?

P LUMES OF SMOKE rose over Damascus on July 16th as Israeli warplanes struck Syria’s capital. Targeting the presidential palace, the defence ministry and the army command, the attack killed at least one person and wounded several others.

Reuters on MSN · 19h

Western diplomats were within metres of Israeli strikes in Damascus, sources say

Western diplomats were passing near Syria's defence ministry in Damascus in an armoured convoy when Israel struck the building with several missiles on Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the matter,

CNN on MSN · 1d

After powerful Israeli strikes on Damascus, Syria withdraws troops from Suwayda city

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Middle East: Syria leader vows to protect Druze

Sharaa, has vowed to protect the Druze minority amid deadly clashes in their heartland. A UK-based war monitor has put the ...

Are We Seeing the Outlines of a New Middle East?

A video clip circulating on social media in recent months shows Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara, astride a handsome ...

Gulf Today13h

Emirates officially resumes flights to Damascus

Emirates has officially resumed operations to the Syrian capital, Damascus, marking the return of the “City of Jasmine” to ...

The Peninsula Qatar17h

Turkish Defense Ministry warns of consequences of Israeli strikes in Syria on Middle East peace

Ankara: The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated Thursday that the Israeli airstrikes on central Damascus following attacks on ...

Middle East Institute11h

Unfinished business in the Middle East

Probably few if any Middle East analysts had Israeli airstrikes targeting key government installations of the Syrian state on their summer 2025 bingo cards. And yet that is precisely what happened on ...

Middle East News Live: Belgian court orders regional government to halt military exports to Israel

Welcome to our live blog tracking the latest news and developments from the Middle East. Stay updated with real-time insights ...

Al Bawaba19h

Emirates touches down in Damascus to connect travellers with its network once again

Emirates yesterday officially returned to the Syrian capital Damascus, putting the “City of Jasmine” back on its expansive ...

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Middle East crisis: Who are Druze? Sect caught in crossfire as Syria-Israel tensions escalates

Deadly sectarian violence between Druze militias and Bedouin fighters in southern Syria has escalated tensions, prompting ...

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