Syrian rebels

07.22.2025, 18:00

Trump “Caught Off Guard” by Israeli Strikes in Syria

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

07.19.2025, 11:51

Ceasefire Reached Between Israel and Syria Following Deadly Clashes in Druze Community

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

07.17.2025, 16:30

Syrian Army Begins Withdrawal Following Ceasefire with Druze Forces

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

07.16.2025, 13:30

Israel Strikes Syria’s Capital and Southern City

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

03.07.2025, 20:00

Syrian Forces Battle Insurgents in Serious Test for New Government

Ambushes by Assad loyalists are among the fiercest yet, stretching the forces of the former rebels who seized power last year

By Jared Malsin and Saleh AL-Batati, The Wall Street Journal

Syrian Forces Battle Insurgents in Serious Test for New Government

12.24.2024, 08:37

Syria’s Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?

The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections

By Jared Malsin, The Wall Street Journal

Syria’s Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?

12.11.2024, 07:00

Inside Assad’s Ransacked Palace: Anxiety Pills, Graffiti and Shredded Posters

A Wall Street Journal reporter in Damascus tours the dictator’s former home, office and underground bunker

By Jared Malsin, The Wall Street Journal

Inside Assad’s Ransacked Palace: Anxiety Pills, Graffiti and Shredded Posters

12.10.2024, 16:00

How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo

Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.

By Yaroslav Trofimov, The Wall Street Journal

How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo

12.09.2024, 19:30

Greece Eyes Freeze on Asylum Requests by Syrians

Germany, Austria announce pauses in asylum applications for Syrians after Assad fall

12.08.2024, 21:15

Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, His family Granted Asylum by Russia

Reuters also reported that a deal has been struck to ensure the safety of Russian military bases in the war-ravaged country

12.08.2024, 18:00

Bashar al-Assad, an Ophthalmologist Who Became a Dictator, Is the Last of a Despotic Dynasty

Once a self-styled modernizer, Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad bought time with a harsh crackdown, but his government eventually succumbed to its many enemies

By Isabel Coles and Jared Malsin, The Wall Street Journal