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In southern Syria, a violent new Israeli occupation emerges
Israeli forces have advanced miles into Syrian territory — confiscating land and homes, killing farmers, and seeking to divide the region's diverse population.
By
Tareq al-Salameh
April 10, 2025
In Syria’s war-scarred Yarmouk Camp, Palestinians begin long path to recovery
Syria's largest Palestinian refugee camp was brutally besieged and almost entirely depopulated during the civil war. Now, returnees are starting to rebuild — but face extreme poverty and deep political uncertainty.
By
Salvador Soler
January 10, 2025
For Syrians in the Golan, Assad’s fall sparks hope and uncertainty
Residents of the occupied Jawlan celebrated the regime's collapse, but remain wary amid political instability and further Israeli encroachment inside Syria.
By
Baker Zoubi
December 13, 2024
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‘As much and as quickly as possible’: Israeli settlers eye land in Syria, Lebanon
With the Israeli army advancing into Syria following Assad's fall, a group promoting settlements in Lebanon is casting its gaze eastward.
By
Illy Pe’ery
December 12, 2024
‘Democracy won’t come to Syria overnight. But now, we have hope’
From exile, Bassam Al-Kuwatli long dreamed of Assad's fall. As head of the Syrian Liberal Party, he now plans to return to push for a democratic future.
By
Meron Rapoport
December 11, 2024
‘The Golan won’t accept any killing or regional war in our victims’ names’
Israel’s exploitation of a rocket attack in Majdal Shams is the latest chapter of the Syrian Jawlan's ‘forgotten occupation,’ says activist Wael Tarabieh.
By
Mariam Farah
August 16, 2024
The Arabic media on Israel’s crisis: Don’t interfere with its implosion
Across the Arab world, journalists are debating the implications of Israel's anti-government protests on the state's stability and regional relations.
By
Baker Zoubi
August 3, 2023
The Palestinian intellectual who loved Hebrew and fought Zionism
Ribhi Kamal was one of a handful of Palestinian elites who mastered Hebrew before 1948. After his exile to Syria, he deployed it as a weapon against Israel.
By
Caroline Kahlenberg
April 21, 2023
Why are ‘anti-imperialists’ defending dictators?
By echoing the narratives of repressive regimes, left-wing 'tankies' are forcing targeted activists to spend energy combating smears and disinformation.
By
Elia Ayoub
September 16, 2020
Israel left Lebanon 20 years ago. We’re still fighting for our liberation
Hezbollah were viewed as heroes for forcing the Israeli army out of southern Lebanon. Today, they are responsible for killing countless Syrians and Palestinians. Reflections by a Lebanese Palestinian on 'Liberation Day.'
By
Elia Ayoub
May 25, 2020
Israel cannot hide the occupation by silencing Palestinian journalists
The solidarity campaign with a Palestinian photographer wounded by Israeli forces is a reminder that try it might, Israel won't stop journalists from covering the occupation.
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Omri Najad
November 18, 2019
To protect its Kurdish allies, Israel must stand up to Turkey
Israel has repeatedly assisted in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes by selling arms, training and know-how to murderous regimes. This makes it difficult to trust that it will do the right thing regarding the Kurds. By Eitay Mack The world is watching with alarm as the Turkish army commences its military invasion of…
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+972 Magazine
October 14, 2019
U.S. withdrawal is a tragic blow for Syria’s Kurds
Donald Trump’s apparent capitulation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the fate of Syria’s Kurds risks paving the way for ISIS to renew its strength in the region, while adding to the growing murkiness of the Syrian conflict’s endgame. By Kareem Shaheen Even by Syria’s standards, the chaos of the last few days has…
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+972 Magazine
October 10, 2019
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