Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad’s leukemia diagnosis: What we know
May 21, 2024 · Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad is being treated for a form of leukemia, Syria’s presidency announced on Tuesday. Her recovery will depend on a variety of factors, including whether she receives treatment in Syria or abroad, according to one medical expert.
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2 days ago · Authorities in Lebanon and Syria have stepped up their fight against the Captagon trade following the fall of the Assad regime, which heavily relied on the industry as one of its major sources of income.
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AL-Monitor hosted the ambassador of Turkey to the United States, Sedat Önal, for an off-the-record discussion on a wide range of topics such as Turkey-US relations, the Gaza war and Turkey's military intervention in Syria.
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Syria's Jolani: from jihadist to pragmatist - Al-Monitor
Dec 6, 2024 · Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Islamist rebel alliance that has captured swathes of Syria in a lightning offensive, is an extremist who has adopted a more moderate posture to try achieve his goals.At the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which is rooted in Syria's branch of Al-Qaeda, Jolani says the goal of his offensive is to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad's rule.
Live Updates: Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary as war rages on …
Oct 8, 2024 · Israel on Monday marked a year since Oct. 7, when Hamas militants led an attack on southern Israeli communities that killed around 1,200 people and took 230 hostages from Israel, almost 100 of whom are still held in Gaza. Across the country, memorials and protests are being held to honor the victims and demand a deal with Hamas that would see the release of the remaining hostages, half of ...
Strikes on key bridge linking Syria's Homs, Hama: war monitor
Dec 5, 2024 · Air strikes targeted a bridge on the highway linking the Syrian cities of Homs and Hama, a war monitor said Friday, as government forces scramble to secure Homs after Islamist-led rebels captured Hama and commercial hub Aleppo."Fighter jets executed several airstrikes, targeting Al-Rastan bridge on (the) Homs-Hama highway... as well as attacking positions around the bridge, attempting to cut ...
Lebanon army, Syrian traffickers clash as anti-smuggling efforts …
May 23, 2023 · Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the highest levels, as well as by media, thought and …
One dead, dozens hurt in Israel truck ramming - Al-Monitor
Oct 27, 2024 · A driver rammed his truck into a crowd of people at a bus stop in central Israel on Sunday, killing a man and injuring more than two dozen people, medics and police said.Police did not immediately say whether the incident, near the Mossad spy agency's headquarters and other Israeli intelligence sites, was an attack or an accident.In a separate incident, Israeli soldiers killed a …
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3 days ago · Donald Trump's inauguration sparked a mix of optimism and cautious reactions across the Middle East, with US allies expressing hope for continued collaboration, while Iran, Palestine and regional proxies voiced concerns about …