The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/syria/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Syria | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/syria/ 32 32 Syria locates materials from Assad’s chemical weapons program, arrests suspects https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-locates-materials-from-assads-chemical-weapons-program-arrests-suspects/ Tue, 26 May 2026 18:55:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831090 More than 70 rockets and aerial bombs uncovered, as well as raw ingredients for the production of sarin, which was used on Syrians during the 14-year civil ​war

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]]> Syria president shuffles government officials and ministers, boots brother from key post https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-president-shuffles-government-officials-and-ministers-boots-brother-from-key-post/ Sun, 10 May 2026 13:01:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820229 Sharaa changes foreign, information and agriculture ministers; former Homs governor named secretary-general for Syrian presidency instead of Sharaa's sibling Maher, no reason given

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]]> Once plagued by civil war, Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid Iran conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/once-plagued-by-civil-war-syria-now-sells-itself-as-a-safe-corridor-amid-iran-conflict/ Fri, 01 May 2026 09:56:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814319 Damascus offers Baniyas port as an alternative to Hormuz oil route, as official says there's no interest in allying with either one of its 'strategic enemies,' Iran and Israel

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]]> Syria arrests former Assad-era general accused of 2013 chemical attack involvement https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-arrests-former-assad-era-general-accused-of-2013-chemical-attack-involvement/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:11:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813305 Interior Ministry says it detained Adnan Abboud Hilweh, who it says was responsible for sarin nerve gas 'massacre' on Damascus-area suburb Ghouta, which killed over 1,000

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]]> Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials begins in Damascus https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrias-first-public-trial-of-assad-era-officials-begins-in-damascus/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:11:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810332 Bereaved families demand death penalty, starting with Atef Najib, a former general and cousin of the ousted dictator who was allegedly behind the torture of children in 2011

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]]> Syria to begin trying Assad-era figures Sunday, justice ministry official says https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-to-begin-trying-assad-era-figures-sunday-justice-ministry-official-says/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:45:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3809674 Cases against security officials and militia leaders accused of atrocities signal first test for Syria’s new justice system

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]]> Dozens of settler activists cross into Syria and Lebanon, are escorted out by IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-of-settler-activists-cross-into-syria-are-escorted-out-by-idf/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:44:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3807862 Incidents are latest attempts by fringe groups to establish settlements in territory held by Israeli military beyond its borders; IDF condemns 'criminal offense'

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]]> Syria says it foiled Hezbollah-linked cross-border attack planned from area near Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-it-foiled-hezbollah-linked-cross-border-attack-planned-from-area-near-israel/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:54:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805404 Interior ministry says cell arranged to fire missiles across the border from Quneitra province, which borders Israel, without specifying which country was the intended target

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]]> Syria’s Sharaa: Israel has acted with ‘brutality,’ but talks not at dead end https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrias-sharaa-israel-has-acted-with-brutality-but-talks-with-it-not-at-dead-end/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:59:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804186 Leader says talks now focused on restoring UN buffer zone, will later shift to future of Golan; all bases in Syria that hosted US troops now under state control, Damascus says

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]]> Five arrested as Syria says it foiled Hezbollah-linked plot to kill Damascus rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/five-arrested-as-syria-says-it-foiled-hezbollah-linked-plot-to-kill-damascus-rabbi/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:59:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799834 Ministry says suspects tried to plant bomb next to target's home, adds they 'received specialized military training abroad'; Syria source: Act shows Jewish community being protected

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]]> Ukraine and Syria agree to increase security ties as Zelensky tours Mideast https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-and-syria-agree-to-increase-security-ties-as-zelensky-tours-mideast/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:36:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795733 Ukrainian president meets with Syria's Sharaa in Damascus, and with Turkish leaders, as Kyiv seeks to offer military experience amid US-Israel war against Iran

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]]> UAE condemns ‘acts of vandalism’ after anti-Israel riot at its embassy in Damascus https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-condemns-acts-of-vandalism-after-anti-israel-riot-at-its-embassy-in-damascus/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:15:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794827 Guard kisses and hoists Palestinian flag while detaining man who flew it on building, as protesters against Israel's new death penalty law try to storm the UAE's 'Zionist embassy'

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]]> Scathing UN report demands Syria probe abuses during clashes with Druze; 1,700 were killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/scathing-un-report-demands-syria-investigate-abuses-during-deadly-clashes-with-druze/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:02:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788859 Investigators find 'no indication' that Damascus looked into human rights violations committed by forces, detail 'widespread looting, systematic burning' against Druze civilians

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]]> Syrians rally against new law restricting sale of alcohol in Damascus https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrians-rally-against-new-law-restricting-sale-of-alcohol-in-damascus/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:17:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3784613 Hundreds of people from multiple religious sects protest move they warn will lead to a loss of personal liberties and put an additional target on minorities

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]]> Syria deploys thousands of troops to border with Lebanon, officials say https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-sends-thousands-of-troops-to-border-with-lebanon-officials-say/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:34:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3768191 Move aimed at preventing smuggling of arms, drugs and to block Hezbollah from infiltrating, Syrian officers say, after Iran-backed terror group attacked Israel in support of Tehran

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