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United Arab Emirates reopens Syria embassy in boost for Assad

by Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff

The reopening of the embassy is a step towards Syria's rehabilitation by its Arab peers. Its membership in the Arab League was suspended seven years ago.

Report: US now to leave as many as 1,000 troops in Syria

Turkey-backed fighters prepare to replace US forces in Syria

Turkish-backed fighters said Monday they are preparing to move into Kurdish-controlled eastern Syria alongside Turkish troops once U.S. forces withdraw....

Jordan: Trump is stabbing allies in the back with Syria pullout

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision this week to withdraw American troops from Syria sparked disappointment in Amman, with one senior Jordanian...

In 2019, Middle East economic troubles loom as wars wind down

As the Middle East ushers in 2019, the decade's ruinous conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Libya and Iraq seem to be...

Iran says it plans to boost ballistic, cruise missile capacity

Iran can expand ballistic missile range, says Iranian military chief

by Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff

The Iranian government has ruled out negotiations with Washington over its military capabilities, particularly its missile program.

After prince recognizes Israeli rights, Saudi king reiterates commitment to Palestinians

Saudi king urges united front against Iran at ‎Riyadh summit

by Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff

King Salman opened the gathering, ‎urging fellow member states Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, ‎the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to maintain a united front against ‎Iran.‎

ISIS is carrying out executions in Syria, UN rights body says

by Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff

There are around 7,000 civilians who are trapped between Islamic State fighters and U.S.-led air strikes says U.N. human rights chief.

Syria's last shadow puppeteer hopes to save his art

by Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff

Traditional shadow theater was historically a staple of Damascus cafe life, as story tellers used dyed animal-skin puppets to entertain their audience with tall tales, satire, songs and verse.

US coalition targets ISIS figure involved in killing American

by News Agencies and ILH Staff

The United States-led coalition targeted a senior member of the Islamic State group involved in the 2014 killing of American...

Syria says US-led coalition fired missiles on its positions

by Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff

The Syrian Arab News Agency report said the positions are in the Ghorab Mountains south of the eastern town of Sukhna.

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