May 31, 2023
US slaps more sanctions on Syria
The move marks Washington’s first action targeting Damascus since its readmittance to the Arab League. By Erin Viner The US Treasury Department issued a statement accusing the two entities and…
May 05, 2023
Iranian, Syrian leaders hold talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Damascus in the first visit by an Iranian head of state since Syria's civil war began in 2011, in move that…
May 03, 2023
Jordan hosts Arab League Nations
Arab Foreign Ministers held a landmark meeting with their Syrian counterpart in Amman to discuss a Jordanian plan to achieve normalization of ties with Syria as part of a broader…
Feb 28, 2023
Egypt, Syria, Turkey repair ties
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu yesterday – marking the first visit by a top official to Damascus in a…
Apr 22, 2022
Arab League urges end of Jewish visits to al-Aqsa
The 22-member regional organization called on Israel to prevent Jewish prayers inside the compound in Jerusalem’s Old City. By Erin Viner "These violations are a blatant affront and provocation of…
Apr 14, 2022
Russia policy unaltered on IDF strikes on Iran & proxies in Syria
This, according to Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. By Erin Viner “Israel continues to operate against weapons transfers and other Iranian threats” in the neighboring Arab Republic, Jerusalem’s top defense…
May 17, 2021
UN: Israel-Gaza fighting ‘utterly appalling’
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres told the UN Security Council (UNSC) that hostilities in Israel and Gaza were "utterly appalling" and called for an immediate end to fighting. Opening…
May 14, 2021
Fiery world reaction to Israel-Gaza violence
The raging conflict between Israel and Gaza has elicited wide-ranging response internationally. Concerned that the region’s worst hostilities in years could spiral out of control, United States President Joe Biden…
Mar 16, 2021
Egypt, Turkey talk reconciliation
Cairo and Ankara have resumed diplomatic contacts, after years of tension since the Egyptian army toppled a Muslim Brotherhood president close to Turkey. While confirming the renewal of ties, Egyptian…
Mar 15, 2021
Kosovo opens embassy in Jerusalem
There has been a flurry of exciting diplomatic activity in Jerusalem. Kosovo opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem on Sunday, following through on the commitment it made last year.…