Syrian Forces Nab Senior IS Commander in Damascus Raid
Syrian forces arrested senior IS commander Taha al-Zoubi on Dec 24 in Rural Damascus, seizing weapons and a suicide belt in a major counterterrorism raid.
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Israel to Maintain Presence in Gaza Strip and Syria
Defense Minister Israel Katz announces Israel will not fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip or Syria, planning new settlement groups.
U.S. Launches ‘Hawkeye Strike’ in Syria After Deadly ISIS Attack
U.S. forces launched Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria on December 19, targeting ISIS sites after a December 13 attack in Palmyra that killed three Americans.
Trump Vows Retaliation After Attack Kills 3 Americans in Syria
President Trump vows retaliation after a suspected Islamic State attacker killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Syria on December 13, underscoring ongoing risks for U.S. forces.
IS Gunman Kills 2 U.S. Troops, 1 Civilian in Syria Ambush
Two U.S. service members and a civilian killed in IS ambush near Palmyra, Syria, marking the first fatal attack on U.S. troops since Assad’s fall.
Canada Removes Syria from State Supporters of Terrorism List, Delists Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham
Canada removed Syria from its state supporters of terrorism list and delisted Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham on December 5, 2025, aligning with allies and highlighting regional stability efforts.
Syria’s Government and Kurdish SDF Agree Immediate Ceasefire After Aleppo Clashes
Syria’s defense chief and SDF commander reached an immediate ceasefire after intense clashes in Aleppo, halting the most serious escalation since March.
Syrian Electors Cast Historic Votes in First Post-Assad Parliament
Syrian electors gather to vote for two-thirds of a new parliament in the first post-Assad election. 6,000 electors, 1,570 candidates, 210 seats at stake.
Ukraine and Syria Restore Diplomatic Ties at the UNGA
Ukraine and Syria formally restored diplomatic relations at the UN General Assembly, marking a key step in regional diplomacy, Zelenskyy announces.
Putin and Netanyahu Talk Syria, Iran in Monday Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Monday to discuss Syria and Iran, the Kremlin says.