Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria's new interim president and former rebel commander, is an experiment in rebranding. His cautious stance on Israel represents part of his broader effort while focusing on rebuilding his war-torn country.

In conversations with Israel Hayom, Syrians from the coastal region in western Syria describe ethnic cleansing: "They are burning and slaughtering us. No country is responding to our cries, not even the Russians, who have been in our land for years. Israel is the only one that can protect us."

A new book titled, "Stronger Than Fear," has been released, honoring non-Jewish rescuers who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust, coinciding with the European Day of Remembrance for the Righteous.

Mahmoud Khalil was a key mediator between pro-Palestinian protesters and university administration. In an interview with Reuters a day before his arrest, he said he feared being targeted for speaking to the media.

This is the first archaeological evidence in the world of extreme asceticism among female nuns – a phenomenon previously known only from historical writings.