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Lebanese Politician And Syrian Insurgent Discuss Future Relations

Lebanese and Syrian leaders discuss post-Assad relations, accountability, and challenges in Syria's transition.

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The Guardian view on Ahmed al-Sharaa and HTS: seeking to rebuild Syria while branded as terrorists

Editorial: The rebel group that toppled the Assad regime finds early success as it reinvents itself to gain international support

The Guardian - UK

National Security Adviser Urges Trump To Pursue Iran Nuclear Deal

Jake Sullivan highlights potential for Trump to secure new Iran nuclear deal despite past tensions. Iran's weakened position in Syria may prompt reconsider...

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Women will play a key role in a new Syria, says minister

Head of women’s affairs Aisha al-Dibs says women from all provinces and ethnicities will help rebuild war-torn country.

Al Jazeera

Christians in Aleppo are celebrating Christmas – but fear for their future

ON THE GROUND: As Syria marks the overthrow of the Assad regime, Bel Trew visits Aleppo, where Christian residents are beset by uncertainty. She speaks to families worried about life under a new Islamist-led administration

The Independent UK

Syria's New Leader Vows Not To Negatively Interfere In Lebanon

Two weeks after seizing power in a sweeping offensive, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has stepped up regional contacts, vowing in a meeting Sunday not to "negatively" interfere in neighbouring Lebanon.

International Business Times

Syria has been liberated from Russia and Iran – but outsiders still threaten its new freedom

After the fall of the Assad regime, the country now faces challenges from Turkey, Israel and the enmity of the west, says Robin Yassin-Kassab

The Guardian - UK

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What happened in Syria — and why?

Did Israel drive the downfall of Bashar Assad, in the third act of a dramatic play for regional supremacy?

Salon

Menaced by foreign foes, facing mutiny at home: how long before Iran goes nuclear?

After Syria, Israel and the US fear Tehran will build an atomic bomb. Their threats may produce that very outcome

The Guardian - UK

Mossbourne schools can change young lives for the better

While the rules can be strict and firm, the vast majority of children are well-adjusted, happy and well-cared for

The Guardian - UK

Syrian authorities appoint HTS figures as foreign, defence ministers

Asaad Hassan al-Shibani appointed foreign minister, and Murhaf Abu Qasra named defence minister.

Al Jazeera

‘Resistance was not a choice’: how Syria’s unlikely rebel alliance took Aleppo

An Islamist commander retraces his brigade’s march to seize the Syrian city

The Guardian - UK

Cyprus can help rid Syria of chemical weapons and search for its missing, Cypriot top diplomat says

Cyprus’ top diplomat says his country stands ready to help eliminate Syria’s remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and to support a search for people whose fate remains unknown after more than a decade of war

The Independent UK

Syria's Post-Assad Era: Hopes For Peace And Unity

Syrians cautiously optimistic post-Assad's removal; stability attributed to HTS; focus on reconciliation.

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Challenges Of Transitioning To Democracy In The Middle East

Explore the challenges faced by Syria in its democratic transition, learning from the experiences of other countries in the region.

The Independent UK

‘I feared I would end up in the trench’: Digging Assad’s mass graves in Syria

IN FOCUS: Bel Trew reports from the site of a mass grave at Qutayfah, about 25 miles from the Syrian capital Damascus. There, she speaks to someone who dug the trenches before realising the true horror of what was happening at the site – while others warn of the scale…

The Independent UK

Syrian soldiers distance themselves from Assad in return for promised amnesty

Hundreds of former Syrian soldiers are reporting to the country’s new rulers for the first time since Bashar Assad was ousted to answer questions about whether they may have been involved in crimes against civilians in exchange for a promised amnesty

Al Jazeera

The Iran-led axis of resistance in the aftermath of Syria’s upheaval

Iran’s leader has emphasised that resistance cannot be broken through military strikes and political plots.

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Middle East crisis: 14 injured after Israel fails to intercept missile from Yemen – as it happened

Missile fell in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area leaving 14 people with minor injuries; attack comes days after Israel launched deadly strikes on Yemen

The Independent UK

Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad's ouster

The toppling of Bashar Assad has raised tentative hopes that Syrians might live peacefully and as equals after a half century of authoritarian rule

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Turkey's Potential Invasion Of Syria Raises Global Concerns

Turkish President Erdogan's planned invasion of Syria escalates tensions with Kurdish forces. U.S. mediates for peace and stability.

International Business Times

Israel Army Says Troops Shot Syrian Protester In Leg

The Israeli military said its forces shot a protester during a demonstration against the army's activities in a village in southern Syria on Friday, injuring him in the leg.

Al Jazeera

Israeli forces fire at Syrian protesters in Deraa, wounding one

Demonstrators demand an end to Israeli military presence in border town in southern governorate.

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US Removes M Bounty On Syrian Leader, Focuses On ISIS

US removes million bounty on Syrian leader, focusing on combating terrorism and engaging with interim government to locate detained journalist.

The Guardian - UK

US lifts $10m bounty on HTS leader after talks in Syrian capital

In face-to-face meeting, Ahmed al-Sharaa gave assurances IS would not be allowed to operate in Syria, US official says

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