Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an agreement with Syria could be achieved if Damascus establishes a demilitarized buffer zone from the capital to Mount Hermon, amid ongoing U.S.-backed diplomatic efforts and recent regional tensions

In a historic first, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Donald Trump at the White House as Washington signals a major policy shift and extends sanctions relief

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s meeting with Donald Trump marks a dramatic reversal for Syria, as Washington eyes closer ties and a potential security pact amid talks to lift long-standing U.S. sanctions

“Palmyra has always been a crossroads of civilizations and a symbol of dialogue and resilience,” the executive director of the Aliph Foundation said.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit marks his first trip to Russia since overthrowing Bashar al-Assad last year, with talks expected to focus on military bases and regional cooperation, as reported by Syrian State News Agency

The meeting was not previously widely 'advertised', and took place at the UN HQ in New York, with attending delegations participating

Greek FM George Gerapetritis reiterated Athens’ support and interest for the welfare of the Christian communities in strife-plagued Syria

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned Kurdish forces in northern Syria to “integrate” or face intervention, as Ankara and Damascus edge closer to joint operations against the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan unannounced the visit to Damascus to discuss Kurdish matters. According to official accounts, the talks focused on Turkey’s security concerns stemming from northeastern Syria and on joint counter-terrorism efforts

The clashes come despite a March agreement intended to unify Syria’s fractured military forces. The deal, signed under pressure from both the United States and Turkey, aimed to bring the Kurdish-led SDF under the command of the central government in Damascus

Despite the unexpected nature of the strikes, the press secretary emphasized that the president maintains “a good working relationship” with Netanyahu and remains in frequent contact with the Israeli leader

Truce follows Israeli airstrikes and intense fighting in Syria’s Sweida province, where over 300 have been killed in sectarian clashes

Amid the chaos, dozens of Druze civilians crossed the Syria–Israel border in both directions near the town of Majdal Shams

As of Tuesday, SOHR reported a total of 203 fatalities since fighting erupted on Sunday. This includes 92 Druze—21 of whom were civilians reportedly executed by forces affiliated with Syria’s Defense and Interior Ministries—93 pro-government fighters, and 18 Bedouins

The anti-Erdogan site Nordic Monitor publishes a letter ostensibly written by Turkish FM Fidan, which cites 'efforts to determine the maritime boundary with Syria and to delimit maritime jurisdiction areas beyond territorial waters'

“No one should fear for their life while worshiping, regardless of their faith,” Representative Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) said

The suicide bombing against the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Elias in Damascus, Syria killed 25 people and injured 63.