Syria, Israel and Netanyahu

Israel won't allow HTS forces in southern Syria, Netanyahu says
Israel on Sunday said it will not tolerate presence of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in southern Syria, nor any other forces affiliated with the country's new rulers, and demanded the territory be demilitarized.
Netanyahu says Israel won't allow Syrian forces 'south of Damascus'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not allow Syria’s new army or the insurgent group that led the ouster of former President Bashar Assad to “enter the area south of Damascus” as his government made clear Israeli forces would stay in parts of southern Syria for an indefinite period.
Israel's Stance on Southern Syria: No Tolerance for HTS
Israel announced its zero-tolerance policy towards Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's presence in southern Syria, demanding that the area be demilitarized. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that HTS and other forces affiliated with Syria's new rulers will not be allowed near Damascus.
Netanyahu says Israel demands ‘complete demilitarization’ of southern Syria
In an address Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Syria’s new rulers should demilitarize the Quneitra, Daraa and Suwayda provinces.
Israeli occupation of southern Syria to continue for an indefinite period
Netanyahu says Israel will not allow Syria’s new army or the insurgent group that led the ouster of former President Bashar Assad to “enter the area south of Damascus.”
Israel wants demilitarization of parts of southern Syria
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly called for the demilitarization of areas south of the Syrian capital Damascus. Netanyahu told graduating officer cadets he wanted the provinces of Kuneitra,
EU begins easing Syria energy, transport and banking sanctions to help revive its economy
BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Monday began easing energy and transport sanctions and banking restrictions against Syria, ...
As the Russian military loses its grip in Syria, the US considers pulling its troops
Syria is fractured by competing armies but who holds power and where may be shifting as the US eyes an exit.
Syria's Christians mark a decade since a horrific IS attack and worry about their future
Christians in northeast Syria this month will mark the 10th anniversary of an attack by the Islamic State group on more than ...
Can Abu Mohammad al-Jolani Make Syria Great Again?
Ten years ago, if someone had suggested that Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, could be a ...
Syria: Doubts increase over new regime's commitment to women's rights and inclusivity
The capture of Damascus by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the collapse of the regime of Bashar al-Assad last December sent ...
Syrian national dialogue to begin on February 25
Syria's new authorities will hold a national dialogue conference starting on February 25 to discuss a new path for the nation ...
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Can HTS Build A New Syria?
As the de facto ruler of Damascus, HTS has attempted to rebrand itself as a moderate group capable of governance, seeking to distance itself from its history of extremism and terrorism. However, Syria ...
In Syria, Joy at a Dictator’s Demise Turns Into Fear of Israeli Raids
Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged ...
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Syria's HTS government buys oil from Kurds as country remains fragmented
The Hayat Tahrir Al Sham government has struck a deal to import oil and gas from areas run by a mostly Kurdish militia in east Syria, sources on both sides said on Sunday, a move that could ...