Syria

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

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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 Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in an ostensible peacekeeping role - were withdrawn in April 2005.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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Syrian and Israeli officials expected to meet in Azerbaijan as Sharaa visits - The Times of IsraelSyrian and Israeli officials expected to meet in Azerbaijan as Sharaa visits  The Times of Israel

Syrian and Israeli officials to meet in Baku today amid Sharaa’s visit — source - The Times of IsraelSyrian and Israeli officials to meet in Baku today amid Sharaa’s visit — source  The Times of Israel

Leaders of Azerbaijan Syria discuss energy cooperation as they rebuild ties - theweek.inLeaders of Azerbaijan Syria discuss energy cooperation as they rebuild ties  theweek.in

Strengthening U.S.-Türkiye Relations and Advancing Relations with Syria - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Strengthening U.S.-Türkiye Relations and Advancing Relations with Syria  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

PKK/YPG should quickly integrate to avoid issues with Türkiye, Syria: US envoy | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahPKK/YPG should quickly integrate to avoid issues with Türkiye, Syria: US envoy | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

US envoy says indebted to SDF, but Kurds must integrate - rudaw.netUS envoy says indebted to SDF, but Kurds must integrate  rudaw.net

Syria denies ‘escalatory intentions’ towards Lebanon: sources - Arab NewsSyria denies ‘escalatory intentions’ towards Lebanon: sources  Arab News

Israel and Syria Should Prioritize Security Cooperation Over Peace Deal - Foreign PolicyIsrael and Syria Should Prioritize Security Cooperation Over Peace Deal  Foreign Policy

Lebanon Refuses to Join Abraham Accords with Israel, Syria Designates Palestinians “Foreigners” | 4K - News18Lebanon Refuses to Join Abraham Accords with Israel, Syria Designates Palestinians “Foreigners” | 4K  News18

Syria-Israel talks: Israeli military presence in Syria discussed in the meeting - WIONSyria-Israel talks: Israeli military presence in Syria discussed in the meeting  WION

How IDF reservists arrested IRGC-QF operatives deep in Syria - The Jerusalem PostHow IDF reservists arrested IRGC-QF operatives deep in Syria  The Jerusalem Post

Is Peace Between Israel and Syria Really Possible? - The Free PressIs Peace Between Israel and Syria Really Possible?  The Free Press

Why does Jolani threaten Lebanon over his henchmen? - Tehran TimesWhy does Jolani threaten Lebanon over his henchmen?  Tehran Times

Azerbaijan says will export gas to Syria amid energy woes - Al Arabiya EnglishAzerbaijan says will export gas to Syria amid energy woes  Al Arabiya English

Syrian, Israeli officials plan to meet in Baku: Report - PressTVSyrian, Israeli officials plan to meet in Baku: Report  PressTV

'Terrorists couldn’t believe IDF had pulled them from bed—and suddenly, they're in Israel' - Ynetnews'Terrorists couldn’t believe IDF had pulled them from bed—and suddenly, they're in Israel'  Ynetnews

Syrian, Israeli officials to meet in Baku amid al-Sharaa's visit - The New ArabSyrian, Israeli officials to meet in Baku amid al-Sharaa's visit  The New Arab

Turkish firms move to help restore Syria infrastructure, advance trade | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTurkish firms move to help restore Syria infrastructure, advance trade | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

KSrelief extends fire aid to 600 families in Syrian villages, distributes winter kits in Pakistan - Arab NewsKSrelief extends fire aid to 600 families in Syrian villages, distributes winter kits in Pakistan  Arab News

Syrian economic revolution poised to begin - Arab NewsSyrian economic revolution poised to begin  Arab News

Daily Briefing July 10: Day 643 – IDF executes ground ops in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria - The Times of IsraelDaily Briefing July 10: Day 643 – IDF executes ground ops in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria  The Times of Israel

Turkish satellite operator Türksat to provide internet access in Syria | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTurkish satellite operator Türksat to provide internet access in Syria | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Israeli and Syrian officials discuss coordination between countries at Baku meeting — report - The Times of IsraelIsraeli and Syrian officials discuss coordination between countries at Baku meeting — report  The Times of Israel

Syrian, Israeli officials meet in Baku: Diplomatic source in Damascus - Arab NewsSyrian, Israeli officials meet in Baku: Diplomatic source in Damascus  Arab News

A Syrian Death Factory Gives Up Its Secrets - WSJ - The Wall Street JournalA Syrian Death Factory Gives Up Its Secrets - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal

US to remove Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from list of foreign terrorist groups - BBCUS to remove Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from list of foreign terrorist groups  BBC

Wildfires sweep through forests in drought-hit Syrian coast in major test for new government - CNNWildfires sweep through forests in drought-hit Syrian coast in major test for new government  CNN

UK restores diplomatic ties with Syria - Sky NewsUK restores diplomatic ties with Syria  Sky News

Syria loses a lifeline as the United States and Europe slash global aid - The Washington PostSyria loses a lifeline as the United States and Europe slash global aid  The Washington Post

Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says - AP NewsSyria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says  AP News

Will Syria normalise relations with Israel? - Al JazeeraWill Syria normalise relations with Israel?  Al Jazeera

Syria's Druze avoided the worst of the 14-year civil war — and want little to do with new rulers - CBCSyria's Druze avoided the worst of the 14-year civil war — and want little to do with new rulers  CBC

PROVIDING FOR THE REVOCATION OF SYRIA SANCTIONS - The White House (.gov)PROVIDING FOR THE REVOCATION OF SYRIA SANCTIONS  The White House (.gov)

Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria - The New York TimesGulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria  The New York Times

Syrian forces massacred 1,500 Alawites. The chain of command led to Damascus. - ReutersSyrian forces massacred 1,500 Alawites. The chain of command led to Damascus.  Reuters

Syria: World Bank US$146 Million Grant to Improve Electricity Supply and Support Sector Development - World BankSyria: World Bank US$146 Million Grant to Improve Electricity Supply and Support Sector Development  World Bank

Syria: Deadly blast hits church in Damascus - DWSyria: Deadly blast hits church in Damascus  DW

EU to lift economic sanctions on Syria to aid recovery of war-torn country - The GuardianEU to lift economic sanctions on Syria to aid recovery of war-torn country  The Guardian

Israel holding secret talks with Russia on Iran, Syria during ceasefire: Report - Anadolu AjansiIsrael holding secret talks with Russia on Iran, Syria during ceasefire: Report  Anadolu Ajansi

Iran-backed militias attack 3 US bases in Syria - Long War JournalIran-backed militias attack 3 US bases in Syria  Long War Journal

July 7: Trump to reportedly offer Netanyahu peace with Syria if Gaza war ends - The Times of IsraelJuly 7: Trump to reportedly offer Netanyahu peace with Syria if Gaza war ends  The Times of Israel

US revokes ‘terrorist’ designation for Syrian president’s former group HTS - MSNUS revokes ‘terrorist’ designation for Syrian president’s former group HTS  MSN

U.S. Special Envoy Says Washington Supports SDF’s Integration into Unified Syrian State, Rules Out Independent Kurdish Entity - kurdistan24.netU.S. Special Envoy Says Washington Supports SDF’s Integration into Unified Syrian State, Rules Out Independent Kurdish Entity  kurdistan24.net

US pushes for a united Syria amid tense SDF integration - The Jerusalem PostUS pushes for a united Syria amid tense SDF integration  The Jerusalem Post

SDC Co-Chair Responds to U.S. Envoy’s Remarks on Syria's Political Future - kurdistan24.netSDC Co-Chair Responds to U.S. Envoy’s Remarks on Syria's Political Future  kurdistan24.net

US envoy says SDF is YPG/PKK, rules out separate SDF state in Syria - Anadolu AjansiUS envoy says SDF is YPG/PKK, rules out separate SDF state in Syria  Anadolu Ajansi

Will Netanyahu meet Syria’s Sharaa in New York? - AL-MonitorWill Netanyahu meet Syria’s Sharaa in New York?  AL-Monitor

UN Report: Syria Sanctions and the Implications for HTS - Markets.comUN Report: Syria Sanctions and the Implications for HTS  Markets.com

UN report sees no active Syrian state links to Al-Qaeda - The Straits TimesUN report sees no active Syrian state links to Al-Qaeda  The Straits Times

Making ‘terrorism’ a meaningless word - middle-east-online.comMaking ‘terrorism’ a meaningless word  middle-east-online.com

Trump administration revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS - MSNTrump administration revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS  MSN

Will Syria Normalize Ties with Israel? - The Times of IsraelWill Syria Normalize Ties with Israel?  The Times of Israel

As Israel and Syria talk peace, Mount Hermon becomes a line in the sand—the details - LBCI LebanonAs Israel and Syria talk peace, Mount Hermon becomes a line in the sand—the details  LBCI Lebanon

US revoking 'terrorist' designation for Syria's HTS - The Killeen Daily HeraldUS revoking 'terrorist' designation for Syria's HTS  The Killeen Daily Herald

Daily Memo: Secret Israel-Syria Meeting, UK-French Nuclear Coordination - Geopolitical FuturesDaily Memo: Secret Israel-Syria Meeting, UK-French Nuclear Coordination  Geopolitical Futures

Syria blames US-backed Kurds for instability after failed meeting - thenationalnews.comSyria blames US-backed Kurds for instability after failed meeting  thenationalnews.com

Syrians fear Israel normalisation could plunge the country back into war - Middle East EyeSyrians fear Israel normalisation could plunge the country back into war  Middle East Eye

Israel explores normalization with Syria, despite challenges—could this mark a turning point in Mideast relations? - LBCI LebanonIsrael explores normalization with Syria, despite challenges—could this mark a turning point in Mideast relations?  LBCI Lebanon

A church bombing leads Syria’s Christians to consider leaving as foreign fighters remain - AP NewsA church bombing leads Syria’s Christians to consider leaving as foreign fighters remain  AP News

i24NEWS exclusive: Netanyahu, Syria's Al-Sharaa expected to meet in Washington in September - i24NEWSi24NEWS exclusive: Netanyahu, Syria's Al-Sharaa expected to meet in Washington in September  i24NEWS

Report: Syrian leader al-Sharaa met with Israeli national security advisor - YnetnewsReport: Syrian leader al-Sharaa met with Israeli national security advisor  Ynetnews

Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. Now do Cuba. - Responsible StatecraftTrump lifted sanctions on Syria. Now do Cuba.  Responsible Statecraft

U.S. further eases sanctions on Syria by lifting terrorist designation - The Washington PostU.S. further eases sanctions on Syria by lifting terrorist designation  The Washington Post

Gaza meets Damascus: Trump pushes Israel-Syria deal in exchange for stopping war - www.israelhayom.comGaza meets Damascus: Trump pushes Israel-Syria deal in exchange for stopping war  www.israelhayom.com

Report details killings, discrimination against religious minorities in post-Assad Syria - catholicnewsagency.comReport details killings, discrimination against religious minorities in post-Assad Syria  catholicnewsagency.com

US lifting terrorist designation on Syria’s HTS - The HillUS lifting terrorist designation on Syria’s HTS  The Hill

Video: How the Assad Regime Built a Mass Grave in Syria - The New York TimesVideo: How the Assad Regime Built a Mass Grave in Syria  The New York Times

David Lammy met with Syria's interim president Al-Sharaa - BBCDavid Lammy met with Syria's interim president Al-Sharaa  BBC

UK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria in first ministerial visit for 14 years - GOV.UKUK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria in first ministerial visit for 14 years  GOV.UK

The Alawite women taken as sex slaves in Syria - The SpectatorThe Alawite women taken as sex slaves in Syria  The Spectator

Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria - BBCDruze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria  BBC

With only six Jews left in Syria, émigrés now have a chance to return - The Washington PostWith only six Jews left in Syria, émigrés now have a chance to return  The Washington Post

'No Such Thing As Peace For Free' – Syria Demands 1/3 Of Golan For Peace with Israel - i24NEWS'No Such Thing As Peace For Free' – Syria Demands 1/3 Of Golan For Peace with Israel  i24NEWS

Why Syria plays a key role in Trump’s plans for Middle East peace - Fox NewsWhy Syria plays a key role in Trump’s plans for Middle East peace  Fox News

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks independence from Turkey, eyes Israel - The Jerusalem PostSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks independence from Turkey, eyes Israel  The Jerusalem Post

As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect? - The New York TimesAs U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?  The New York Times

Donald Trump signs order to lift Syria sanctions - Al JazeeraDonald Trump signs order to lift Syria sanctions  Al Jazeera

Trump signs order lifting sanctions on Syria, White House says - ReutersTrump signs order lifting sanctions on Syria, White House says  Reuters

How Syrian government forces and factions are linked to the mass killings of Alawites - ReutersHow Syrian government forces and factions are linked to the mass killings of Alawites  Reuters

Trump signs an executive order ending US sanctions on Syria - AP NewsTrump signs an executive order ending US sanctions on Syria  AP News

Trump revokes US sanctions on Syria - BBCTrump revokes US sanctions on Syria  BBC

Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader - The New York TimesTrump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader  The New York Times

Trump signs order dismantling decades of Syria sanctions - The HillTrump signs order dismantling decades of Syria sanctions  The Hill

Trump scraps Syria sanctions regime - PoliticoTrump scraps Syria sanctions regime  Politico

Trump signs executive order to lift some financial sanctions on Syria - The GuardianTrump signs executive order to lift some financial sanctions on Syria  The Guardian

Trump signs order lifting sanctions on Syria - Fox NewsTrump signs order lifting sanctions on Syria  Fox News

Syria's Christians fear for future after devastating church attack - BBCSyria's Christians fear for future after devastating church attack  BBC

Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria as It Holds Talks on Diplomatic Ties With Israel - WSJ - The Wall Street JournalTrump Lifts Sanctions on Syria as It Holds Talks on Diplomatic Ties With Israel - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal

Israel, Syria hold security talks, discuss Abraham Accords - The Jerusalem PostIsrael, Syria hold security talks, discuss Abraham Accords  The Jerusalem Post

Trump signs executive order lifting most sanctions on Syria - AxiosTrump signs executive order lifting most sanctions on Syria  Axios

Israel eyes ties with Syria and Lebanon after Iran war - ReutersIsrael eyes ties with Syria and Lebanon after Iran war  Reuters

Report: Syria not demanding Golan Heights as part of deal with Israel - The Times of IsraelReport: Syria not demanding Golan Heights as part of deal with Israel  The Times of Israel

Syria will seek Israeli withdrawal from Golan Heights as part of any future peace deal, officials say - YnetnewsSyria will seek Israeli withdrawal from Golan Heights as part of any future peace deal, officials say  Ynetnews

Scoop: Israel And Syria Will Sign A Peace Agreement Before The End Of 2025 - i24NEWSScoop: Israel And Syria Will Sign A Peace Agreement Before The End Of 2025  i24NEWS

Donald Trump administration expects Syria to join Abraham Accords soon - The Jerusalem PostDonald Trump administration expects Syria to join Abraham Accords soon  The Jerusalem Post

'She's not coming back': Alawite women snatched from streets of Syria - Reuters'She's not coming back': Alawite women snatched from streets of Syria  Reuters

Campaign to expand Abraham Accords sparks backlash after al-Sharaa appears with Netanyahu - YnetnewsCampaign to expand Abraham Accords sparks backlash after al-Sharaa appears with Netanyahu  Ynetnews

'Every blow to Iran is a benefit': Why Syria allowed Israel bypass its airspace to strike Iran - The Jerusalem Post'Every blow to Iran is a benefit': Why Syria allowed Israel bypass its airspace to strike Iran  The Jerusalem Post

Syria says the Islamic State group was behind the deadly attack on a Damascus church - AP NewsSyria says the Islamic State group was behind the deadly attack on a Damascus church  AP News

Hanegbi: Israel in direct daily contact with Syria, exploring normalization - The Times of IsraelHanegbi: Israel in direct daily contact with Syria, exploring normalization  The Times of Israel

Syrian Christian leader chides president over deadly church bombing - ReutersSyrian Christian leader chides president over deadly church bombing  Reuters

Syrian authorities capture 'criminals' linked to brutal church attack that killed dozens: report - Fox NewsSyrian authorities capture 'criminals' linked to brutal church attack that killed dozens: report  Fox News

A Journey Across the New Syria - The New York TimesA Journey Across the New Syria  The New York Times

Deadly church bombing reignites Christians’ fears in post-Assad Syria - The Washington PostDeadly church bombing reignites Christians’ fears in post-Assad Syria  The Washington Post