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        <title>After years in limbo, court lets Syrian convert live in Israel with husband, a disabled vet</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-years-in-limbo-court-lets-syrian-convert-live-in-israel-with-husband-a-disabled-vet/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Interior Ministry had repeatedly denied couple's efforts to build a home in the country, despite woman's conversion to Judaism and severing of ties to Syria</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-years-in-limbo-court-lets-syrian-convert-live-in-israel-with-husband-a-disabled-vet/">After years in limbo, court lets Syrian convert live in Israel with husband, a disabled vet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>3 dead, dozens injured in Syria as Alawites clash with pro-government groups</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-dead-dozens-injured-in-syria-clashes-between-alawites-and-counterprotesters/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Violent protests erupt in coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous two days after bombing at Alawite mosque in Homs killed 8 people</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-dead-dozens-injured-in-syria-clashes-between-alawites-and-counterprotesters/">3 dead, dozens injured in Syria as Alawites clash with pro-government groups</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Sharaa vows &#8216;peaceful coexistence&#8217; as Syria marks anniversary of Assad&#8217;s fall</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/sharaa-vows-peaceful-coexistence-as-syria-marks-year-since-assads-fall/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ahmed al-Sharaa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Past year 'seems like a miracle,' says reveler, as Syrians gather en masse to watch their rebel-turned-president; Alawite, Kurdish areas boycott celebration amid sectarian strife</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/sharaa-vows-peaceful-coexistence-as-syria-marks-year-since-assads-fall/">Sharaa vows &#8216;peaceful coexistence&#8217; as Syria marks anniversary of Assad&#8217;s fall</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Syria holds first trial over deadly clashes between Syrian regime, pro-Assad forces</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-holds-first-trial-over-deadly-clashes-between-syrian-regime-pro-assad-forces/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alawites]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Hundreds on docket for March violence in which over 1,400 were killed, mostly civilians, as fighting between government forces, supporters of ousted leader spiraled</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-holds-first-trial-over-deadly-clashes-between-syrian-regime-pro-assad-forces/">Syria holds first trial over deadly clashes between Syrian regime, pro-Assad forces</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Seeing Israel as a beacon, regional minorities gather in Tel Aviv to discuss future</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/seeing-israel-as-a-beacon-regional-minorities-gather-in-tel-aviv-to-discuss-future/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:39:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Representatives of the Druze, Kurdish, Alawite communities attend conference aimed at forging ties between Israel and historically persecuted Middle Eastern groups</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/seeing-israel-as-a-beacon-regional-minorities-gather-in-tel-aviv-to-discuss-future/">Seeing Israel as a beacon, regional minorities gather in Tel Aviv to discuss future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Syria security forces&#8217; push to recruit Kurds, religious minorities brings hope, skepticism</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-security-forces-push-to-recruit-kurds-religious-minorities-brings-hope-skepticism/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Initiative comes after UN-backed commission that investigated sectarian violence recommended authorities increase diversity in security forces to gain trust of communities</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-security-forces-push-to-recruit-kurds-religious-minorities-brings-hope-skepticism/">Syria security forces&#8217; push to recruit Kurds, religious minorities brings hope, skepticism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>In a Galilee war room, Startup Nation&#8217;s Druze mobilize to help their Syrian brethren in Sweida</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-a-galilee-war-room-startup-nations-druze-mobilize-to-help-their-syrian-brethren-in-sweida/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 06:36:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>With reports of 1,800 Syrian Druze killed by government-led forces amid acts of rape and cruelty, Israel's Druze have created a volunteer team tasked with sending medical supplies and support</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-a-galilee-war-room-startup-nations-druze-mobilize-to-help-their-syrian-brethren-in-sweida/">In a Galilee war room, Startup Nation&#8217;s Druze mobilize to help their Syrian brethren in Sweida</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>UN: War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syrian violence against Alawites</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-war-crimes-likely-committed-by-both-sides-in-syrian-violence-against-alawites/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alawite enclave in Syria]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Commission of inquiry finds 'inhumane acts' were carried out in 'systematic pattern' in March, but no evidence of government policy or plan to carry out such attacks</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-war-crimes-likely-committed-by-both-sides-in-syrian-violence-against-alawites/">UN: War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syrian violence against Alawites</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>As new Syria emerges, nightclub attacks awaken fears of return to sectarian repression</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-new-syria-emerges-nightclub-attacks-awaken-fears-of-return-to-sectarian-repression/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 04:11:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Islamists in Syria]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Despite official condemnation, deadly assaults on Damascus nightlife by regime loyalists add to mounting concern that Islamist rulers will not make good on promises of tolerance</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-new-syria-emerges-nightclub-attacks-awaken-fears-of-return-to-sectarian-repression/">As new Syria emerges, nightclub attacks awaken fears of return to sectarian repression</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Under new regime, Syria&#8217;s Alawites are evicted from private homes at gunpoint</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/under-new-regime-syrias-alawites-are-evicted-from-private-homes-at-gunpoint/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ahmed al-Sharaa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Um Hassan says she was forced to surrender Damascus home within 24 hours after brother arrested; rights group says thousands of such cases have taken place</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/under-new-regime-syrias-alawites-are-evicted-from-private-homes-at-gunpoint/">Under new regime, Syria&#8217;s Alawites are evicted from private homes at gunpoint</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Fearful Syria&#8217;s Alawites still face attacks a month after wave of deadly violence</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/fearful-syrias-alawites-still-face-attacks-a-month-after-wave-of-deadly-violence/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Members of former ruling minority say Sunni vengeance against ousted regime has continued, as tens of thousands flee to neighboring Lebanon</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/fearful-syrias-alawites-still-face-attacks-a-month-after-wave-of-deadly-violence/">Fearful Syria&#8217;s Alawites still face attacks a month after wave of deadly violence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Investigating their own killings: Alawites claim the new regime was behind massacre</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/investigating-their-own-killings-alawites-claim-the-new-regime-was-behind-massacre/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alawite enclave in Syria]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Messages from survivors of the sectarian violence in which over 1,500 civilians were killed describe methodical carnage, decry the duplicity of Syria's new leadership</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/investigating-their-own-killings-alawites-claim-the-new-regime-was-behind-massacre/">Investigating their own killings: Alawites claim the new regime was behind massacre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Sa&#8217;ar urges global leaders to denounce ‘pure evil’ of Sharaa’s Syria after killings</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/saar-urges-global-leaders-to-renounce-pure-evil-of-sharaas-syria-after-massacres/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Foreign minister says Israel's warnings over new Islamist rulers were accurate after over 1,000 killed in Alawite enclave; Sharaa dismisses Israel's accusations as 'nonsense' </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/saar-urges-global-leaders-to-renounce-pure-evil-of-sharaas-syria-after-massacres/">Sa&#8217;ar urges global leaders to denounce ‘pure evil’ of Sharaa’s Syria after killings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>745 civilians killed in clashes between Syrian regime and pro-Assad forces, says watchdog</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/340-civilians-killed-in-clashes-between-syrian-regime-and-pro-assad-forces-says-watchdog/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Syrian Observatory for Human Rights describes killings of Alawites as 'executions' accompanied by looting; women and children among victims</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/340-civilians-killed-in-clashes-between-syrian-regime-and-pro-assad-forces-says-watchdog/">745 civilians killed in clashes between Syrian regime and pro-Assad forces, says watchdog</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Katz calls new Syria president an &#8216;al-Qaeda terrorist&#8217; after reports Alawites executed</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-calls-new-syria-president-an-al-qaeda-terrorist-amid-crackdown-on-alawite-rebels/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Israel & the Region]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Israel Katz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Israel-Syria relations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ahmed al-Sharaa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alawites]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Harsh statement comes as rights group says government-affiliated forces executed at least 90 Alawites as they move to crush a nascent insurgency by Assad loyalists</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-calls-new-syria-president-an-al-qaeda-terrorist-amid-crackdown-on-alawite-rebels/">Katz calls new Syria president an &#8216;al-Qaeda terrorist&#8217; after reports Alawites executed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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