4 days ago · Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Wednesday abolished the country’s constitution and declared himself president during a meeting of armed factions in Damascus. The former rebel ...

4 days ago · In post-Assad Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is trying to make the transition from rebels to rulers. Turkey , the main backer of HTS , may seek to push Hamas down a similar path.

Jan 27, 2025 · Israel says Hamas list shows 8 of 33 hostages who were to be freed in first phase of Gaza ceasefire are dead. JERUSALEM — Israel says a Hamas list shows that eight of the 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire are dead. Government spokesman David Mencer told journalists Monday that Hamas said the other 25 are alive.

2 days ago · Hamas has survived Israel’s 15-month war in the Gaza Strip. Now, the militant group is replenishing its ranks, although restocking its weapons supplies will be more difficult. ... "Syria cannot ...

Dec 9, 2024 · Hamas congratulated the Syrian people for achieving their “aspirations for freedom and justice” after a stunning rebel-led offensive overthrew the government of Bashar al-Assad on Sunday.

Jan 26, 2025 · Mediator Qatar announced early Monday that an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, easing the first major crisis of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.. Qatar’s statement said Hamas will hand over the civilian hostage, Arbel Yehoud, …

Nov 15, 2023 · Syrian activists who took part in anti-government demonstrations in their own country were horrified to see Syrian President Bashar Assad show up in the Saudi capital last weekend for a special...

Dec 9, 2024 · Palestinian group Hamas congratulated the Syrian people on Monday for achieving their "aspirations for freedom and justice" after toppling President Bashar al-Assad.

Dec 10, 2023 · As Syria slowly reentered the Arab fold, it mended relations with Hamas, but that doesn’t necessarily mean much. The regional fallout from Israel’s war on Gaza has drawn renewed attention to the...

Jun 21, 2022 · The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has decided to restore ties with Syria, 10 years after its leadership shunned Damascus over opposition to President Bashar al-Assad's crackdown on a revolt...