US, Arab diplomats seek to avoid chaos in Syria after Assad's downfall as diplomats gather in Jordan
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US, Arab diplomats seek to avoid chaos in Syria after Assad's downfall as diplomats gather in Jordan

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Geir Pedersen, the UN’s special envoy for Syria, also backed a ‘credible and inclusive’ political process to form the next government as he met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken People chant in celebration while holding flags adopted by the Syrian new rulers after their fighters ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Syria, December 12, 2024. File Image/Reuters A UN envoy on Saturday urged foreign powers to work to avoid a collapse of vital Syrian institutions following the downfall of leader Bashar al-Assad, as diplomats gathered in Jordan for a conference on the crisis. Geir Pedersen, the UN’s special envoy for Syria, also backed a “credible and inclusive” political process to form the next government as he met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. “If we can achieve that, perhaps there is a new opportunity for the Syrian people.” Top Arab, Turkish, EU and US diplomats are holding talks in the Jordanian Red Sea resort city of Aqaba less than a week after Islamist-led rebels toppled Assad.

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UN Security Council demands 'inclusive and Syrian-led' political process after Assad's ouster
3 weeks, 3 days ago

UN Security Council demands 'inclusive and Syrian-led' political process after Assad's ouster

Firstpost  

In a press statement, the Council – which includes both Russia, an ally of Assad, and the United States – also called on Syria and its neighbors to refrain from any actions that could undermine regional security Syrians walk to the Umayyad mosque for Friday prayers in Damascus, Syria, on Friday. AP The UN Security Council on Tuesday called for …

WATCH | Syria’s Interests are not Served by the Constant Israeli Attacks: Talmiz Ahmad
3 weeks, 4 days ago

WATCH | Syria’s Interests are not Served by the Constant Israeli Attacks: Talmiz Ahmad

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 17, 2024 15:15 IST - 1 MIN READ Former Indian Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad talks about how Syria changed forever in 2024. Speaking with journalist Amit Baruah, he breaks down how Syria’s power shift fits into bigger world events, including the war in Ukraine and growing tensions between the West and the Russia-China partnership. If you follow international …

Post-Assad Syria: How key global powers are embracing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Post-Assad Syria: How key global powers are embracing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Firstpost  

The fall of Bashar al-Assad has reshaped Syria’s future and its ties with key nations. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading Syria’s transitional government, has attracted both cautious optimism and scepticism. UN Syria envoy Geir Pedersen meets with head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani in Damascus, Syria in …

Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy

CNN  

CNN — Syria’s new regime, led by a group with former ties to al Qaeda, is on a mission to gain international legitimacy – and it’s already seeing some success. On Sunday, he secured a meeting in Damascus with Geir Otto Pedersen, the UN special envoy for Syria, who said the international community will “hopefully see a quick end to …

Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy

CNN  

CNN — Syria’s new regime, led by a group with former ties to al Qaeda, is on a mission to gain international legitimacy – and it’s already seeing some success. On Sunday, he secured a meeting in Damascus with Geir Otto Pedersen, the UN special envoy for Syria, who said the international community will “hopefully see a quick end to …

US and UK among foreign nations intensifying contact efforts with Syria's new de facto government
3 weeks, 5 days ago

US and UK among foreign nations intensifying contact efforts with Syria's new de facto government

ABC  

Foreign countries have stepped up efforts to establish contacts with Syria's interim rulers, a week after Islamist-led rebels sent president Bashar al-Assad fleeing to Moscow, ending decades of brutal rule. They reaffirmed the Gulf emirate's "full commitment to supporting the Syrian people … following the success of their revolution", Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman told the emirate's official news agency. Britain's …

Paris eyes post-Assad Syria: Diplomatic team set for assessment mission
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Paris eyes post-Assad Syria: Diplomatic team set for assessment mission

Firstpost  

Most EU governments welcomed Bashar al-Assad’s fall but are considering whether they can work with the rebels who ousted him, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist group that is designated a terrorist organisation by the EU France will send a team of diplomats to Syria on Tuesday to assess the political and security situation, the foreign ministry said, without specifying …

US in ‘direct contact’ with Syrian rebel group, confirms Blinken
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US in ‘direct contact’ with Syrian rebel group, confirms Blinken

Hindustan Times  

The United States is in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which has gained control of Damascus after overthrowing the over two-decade regime of Bashar al-Assad, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken confirmed on Saturday. Blinken's visit to Baghdad was the final stop on his Middle East tour, following the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad's government …

US has had direct contact with Syrian rebel group, Antony Blinken says
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

US has had direct contact with Syrian rebel group, Antony Blinken says

India Today  

AQABA, Jordan: American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. He added that “our message to the Syrian people is this: We want them to succeed and we’re prepared to help them do so.” Blinken also stressed that “the …

United Nations envoy warns against Syria collapse at crisis talks
3 weeks, 6 days ago

United Nations envoy warns against Syria collapse at crisis talks

The Hindu  

A United Nations envoy on Saturday urged foreign powers to work to avoid a collapse of vital Syrian institutions following the downfall of leader Bashar al-Assad, as diplomats gathered in Jordan for a conference on the crisis. Geir Pedersen, the U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, also backed a “credible and inclusive” political process to form the next government as he …

US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

Associated Press  

AQABA, Jordan — American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. AP AUDIO: US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on steps the United …

Blinken, regional top diplomats meet in Jordan to discuss Syria’s post-Assad transition
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Blinken, regional top diplomats meet in Jordan to discuss Syria’s post-Assad transition

Firstpost  

The end of the Assad family’s half-century rule has raised fears of further instability in the Middle East, a region already grappling with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League, and Turkey met in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba on Saturday to discuss …

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey …

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition

Associated Press  

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey met in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to assist Syria ’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad’s government a week ago. Here’s the latest: Gunmen loyal to Assad attack members of a Syrian insurgent group US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during his meeting with the …

Thousands of Syrians celebrate during first Friday prayers since Assad’s fall
4 weeks ago

Thousands of Syrians celebrate during first Friday prayers since Assad’s fall

Deccan Chronicle  

Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital's historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.The gatherings illustrated the dramatic changes that have swept over Syria less than a week after insurgents marched into Damascus and toppled …

Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria
4 weeks ago

Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s new government must be ‘inclusive’, say Arab foreign ministers in Jordan, warning against any discrimination. Top diplomats from eight Arab League countries have agreed at a meeting in Jordan to “support a peaceful transition process” in Syria following President Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow. “Today’s agreement sends a unified message to the new interim authority and parties in Syria on the …

Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit to discuss Syria's future and regional security post-Assad
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Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit to discuss Syria's future and regional security post-Assad

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Friday to meet Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for talks on the future of neighboring Syria US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in New York City, US, on September 23, 2024. Reuters File US Secretary of State Antony Blinken …

Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition

Hindustan Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pressing ahead with efforts to unify Middle East nations in support of a peaceful political transition in Syria. Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition He is meeting on Friday with Turkey's foreign minister after talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to try to bring Turkey …

Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition

Associated Press  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pressing ahead with efforts to unify Middle East nations in support of a peaceful political transition in Syria. ___ Here’s the latest: Blinken seeks to unify Middle East nations in support of a peaceful political transition in Syria ANKARA — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a visit to Turkey …

Blinken makes unannounced trip to Iraq as international community grapples with Syrian regime collapse
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Blinken makes unannounced trip to Iraq as international community grapples with Syrian regime collapse

CNN  

Baghdad CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as the international community grapples with the implications of the Syrian government’s collapse. As the US works with its key regional partners like Iraq, there is particular focus on ensuring that “any interim government also makes …

Will Syria’s new leadership be inclusive and recognised by world powers?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Will Syria’s new leadership be inclusive and recognised by world powers?

Al Jazeera  

Ahmed al-Sharaa is promising justice, stability and unity. Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, says he will set the country on a path to development. The World Bank estimates more than a decade of war has destroyed infrastructure to the tune of $11bn. Religious and ethnic minorities are concerned about their future – will the new administration be inclusive? Presenter: Bernard …

Blinken meets Iraq PM to discuss Syria future, fight against ISIL
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Blinken meets Iraq PM to discuss Syria future, fight against ISIL

Al Jazeera  

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for talks on the future of neighbouring Syria during an unannounced visit to Baghdad. Iraq opted not to allow Shia rebel groups to intervene in Syria as the opposition forces advanced and ultimately seized Damascus last weekend despite Baghdad’s concerns that unrest could spill over …

Thousands queue to flee Syria as ethnic minorities fear post-Assad future
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Thousands queue to flee Syria as ethnic minorities fear post-Assad future

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Syrians are stranded …

G7 nations say ready to support 'inclusive and non-sectarian' govt in Syria
4 weeks, 1 day ago

G7 nations say ready to support 'inclusive and non-sectarian' govt in Syria

Firstpost  

The G7 urged Syria’s new leadership to preserve state institutions, ensure the country’s territorial integrity, and create conditions for the “safe and dignified voluntary return” of millions of displaced Syrians The Group of Seven nations on Thursday expressed readiness to support Syria’s transition to an “inclusive and non-sectarian” government following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad after decades of authoritarian …

US must prevent Syria from becoming 'terrorist enclave,' Blinken says
4 weeks, 2 days ago

US must prevent Syria from becoming 'terrorist enclave,' Blinken says

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a congressional panel Wednesday the United States needs to "do everything possible to avoid" the scenario where Syria becomes a "terrorist enclave." Asked by Congressman Keith Self, Republican from Texas, whether he expected Syria to "descend into a terrorist enclave," Blinken said the administration of President Joe Biden would "do everything …

Biden aides in Middle East in diplomatic push for Syria, Gaza
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Biden aides in Middle East in diplomatic push for Syria, Gaza

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met Jordan’s King Abdullah as President Joe Biden’s outgoing administration pushes for an inclusive transition in neighbouring Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Blinken also said that the role of the US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces group was “critical” to preventing a resurgence of ISIS in Syria. “At a time when we …

Antony Blinken heads to Middle East as US seeks role in Syria’s future
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Antony Blinken heads to Middle East as US seeks role in Syria’s future

Hindustan Times  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading back to the Middle East as the Biden administration tries to shape the unfolding chaos in Syria before Donald Trump returns to the White House. “The Secretary will reiterate the United States’ support for an inclusive, Syrian-led transition to an accountable and representative government,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement …

Secretary of State Blinken is returning to the Mideast in his latest diplomatic foray
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Secretary of State Blinken is returning to the Mideast in his latest diplomatic foray

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East this week on his 12th visit since the Israel-Hamas war erupted last year but his first since the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The State Department said Blinken would meet Jordanian officials, including King Abdullah II, in the port city of Aqaba on Thursday before flying …

As Syria's rebels turn rulers, world turns HTS 'terrorists' into partners
1 month ago

As Syria's rebels turn rulers, world turns HTS 'terrorists' into partners

Firstpost  

As Syria’s rebel forces rise to power, the international community is faced with a stark dilemma with once-designated “terrorists” in HTS now being considered potential partners in the country’s future governance In a dramatic turn of events, the Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad collapsed with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, once an Al Qaeda affiliate, taking control of the country. …

US urges Syrian rebel group to form inclusive government
1 month ago

US urges Syrian rebel group to form inclusive government

Firstpost  

The communications with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group formerly allied with al Qaeda and designated a terrorist organization by the United States, are being conducted in coordination with Washington’s Middle East allies, including Turkey Top rebel commander Abu Mohammed al-Golani speaks to a crowd at Ummayad Mosque in Damascus, after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, …

U.S. says it will support new Syrian leaders who protect women and renounce terrorism
1 month ago

U.S. says it will support new Syrian leaders who protect women and renounce terrorism

LA Times  

A boy poses for a photo with a Hayat Tahrir al Sham fighter Tuesday in the courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque in the old walled city of Damascus, Syria. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said in a statement that the U.S. would work with groups in Syria and regional partners to ensure that the transition from President Bashar Assad’s …

It is time for justice and accountability in Syria
1 month ago

It is time for justice and accountability in Syria

Al Jazeera  

The Syrian regime has collapsed. Inevitably, how the future Syrian political leaders choose to approach these will reflect how the conflict is narrated and whether true reconciliation among Syrians will take place. This bodes well for any domestically driven reconciliation process, as it distinguishes between the regime’s decision-makers and everyday citizens who were a part of the army and bureaucracy. …

UN says 16 mln people need aid in Syria
1 month ago

UN says 16 mln people need aid in Syria

China Daily  

A man sits outside a damaged building, after Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed, in Aleppo, Syria, December 9, 2024. "Despite the challenges and the volatile situation, we and our partners continue to provide emergency aid," the office said. The office said that in northwest Syria, all humanitarian organizations in Idlib and northern Aleppo resumed regular operations and the three border crossings …

Syria Civil War
1 month ago

Syria Civil War

ABP News  

Syria Civil War: India on Monday said it is monitoring the situation in Syria and advocated a peaceful Syrian-led political process a day after rebel groups took over the country following more than a dozen years of violent civil war and decades of leadership by Bashar Assad and his family. We advocate a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process respecting …

Global reaction to Assad’s sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarm
1 month ago

Global reaction to Assad’s sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarm

Associated Press  

Across the Middle East and beyond, the fall of Syria’s authoritarian government at the hands of jihadi militants set off waves of jubilation, trepidation and alarm. Now, he said, “Syrians have to create a state that is well organized and take care of their country.” Many citizens in Syria’s neighboring countries reacted with joy to news Assad was gone. Iran, …

US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis
1 month ago

US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis

Al Jazeera  

President Biden praises overthrow but warns of uncertainty, as analysts question his administration’s years-long deprioritisation of Syria. “So many of us analysts and Syria watchers have been wondering what’s going to come next.” “ will need to recalibrate their approach to Syria,” added Idlbi, who is also a Syrian refugee. He also pointed to US support for Ukraine’s war against …

Nations urge stability as Syrian rebels oust Assad
1 month ago

Nations urge stability as Syrian rebels oust Assad

New Indian Express  

The UK also weighed in, with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner noting the importance of stability in the region. While condemning Assad’s regime, Rayner emphasized the necessity of a political solution where Syria’s government acts in the best interest of its people, especially after the immense suffering endured by Syrians. The United Nations envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, expressed cautious …

Donald Trump Says U.S. Shouldn't Intervene In Syria As Opposition Forces Gain Ground
1 month ago

Donald Trump Says U.S. Shouldn't Intervene In Syria As Opposition Forces Gain Ground

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria amid an opposition offensive that has reached the capital’s suburbs, declaring in a social media post, “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT.” Trump’s first extensive comments on the dramatic rebel push came while he was in Paris for the reopening of …

Trump says US shouldn’t intervene in Syria as opposition forces gain ground
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1 month ago

Trump says US shouldn’t intervene in Syria as opposition forces gain ground

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria amid an opposition offensive that has reached the capital’s suburbs, declaring in a social media post, “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT.” Trump’s first extensive comments on the dramatic rebel push came while he was in Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral. …

How global powerplay and terrorism have rekindled Syrian conflict
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1 month ago

How global powerplay and terrorism have rekindled Syrian conflict

Firstpost  

West Asia is never quiet. As if the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon are not enough, let alone the simmering ones in Libya, Yemen, and Sudan, the past week’s conflagration in Syria has yet again proved that the causes of conflict must also be definitively addressed, especially when a highly complex situation is allowed to take deeper, divisive roots …

UN envoy warns that threat of terrorism is `resurging’ with attacks by Islamic State extremists
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UN envoy warns that threat of terrorism is `resurging’ with attacks by Islamic State extremists

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The top U.N. envoy for Syria told the Security Council on Monday that the threat of terrorism is “resurging” with attacks by Islamic State extremists set to double this year, endangering civilians already facing a “protracted state of displacement and dire humanitarian conditions.” U.N. Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said Syria is “riddled with armed actors, listed terrorist …

Blinken says path to a Palestinian state can stabilise region, isolate Iran
1 year ago

Blinken says path to a Palestinian state can stabilise region, isolate Iran

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat stresses the need for a path to Palesitnian statehood as he ends latest visit to the Middle East. Offering Palestinians a path to statehood can stabilise the Middle East and isolate Iran, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said as he wrapped his latest visit to the region amid Israel’s continuing war on Gaza. Speaking to …

U.S. secretary of State rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza’s postwar future
1 year ago

U.S. secretary of State rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza’s postwar future

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday during a weeklong trip aimed at calming tensions across the Middle East. U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said Monday that four key Arab nations and Turkey have agreed to begin planning for the reconstruction and governance of Gaza once Israel’s war against …

US diplomat Blinken meets Turkey’s Erdogan, kicking off Gaza diplomacy tour
1 year ago

US diplomat Blinken meets Turkey’s Erdogan, kicking off Gaza diplomacy tour

Al Jazeera  

The US secretary of state will also travel to Israel and the occupied West Bank as the war in Gaza rages on. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken met senior Turkish officials in Istanbul before heading to Greece, his first stops on a week-long trip aimed at calming tensions that have spiked across the Middle East since Israel’s war …

Blinken makes unannounced Iraq trip amid Israel-Gaza war spillover fears
1 year, 2 months ago

Blinken makes unannounced Iraq trip amid Israel-Gaza war spillover fears

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat’s visit comes after Lebanon accuses Israel of killing four civilians in air raid. Blinken’s visit, following stops in Israel and Jordan, came after Lebanese officials said an Israeli air raid killed four civilians, including three children, in the latest escalation in fighting along the tense Lebanon-Israel border. Israel’s military and Hezbollah, which like Hamas is backed by …

Blinken reaffirms US support for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Blinken reaffirms US support for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

The top US diplomat’s stance is at odds with that of Arab states who are calling for an immediate ceasefire. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reaffirmed Washington’s position calling for “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza to protect civilians and allow foreign nationals to leave, as the Israeli military bombarded a UN shelter and hospital in the Gaza Strip. Blinken …

A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there
1 year, 2 months ago

A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, fueled by growing instability, violence and a lack of progress toward a political solution to its 12-year conflict, the United Nations special envoy for the country said Monday. Pedersen pointed to airstrikes attributed to Israel hitting Syria’s airports in Aleppo and Damascus several times, and retaliation by the United States …

President Biden will make critical war time visit to Israel tomorrow into 'reaffirm solidarity' and press to get humanitarian aid into Gaza before meeting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
1 year, 2 months ago

President Biden will make critical war time visit to Israel tomorrow into 'reaffirm solidarity' and press to get humanitarian aid into Gaza before meeting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden will visit Israel tomorrow, the Secretary of State announced on Monday night in order to 'reaffirm solidarity' with its closest ally in the Middle East, as well as to press for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza. Antony Blinken on Monday announced that Joe Biden will be in Tel Aviv on Wednesday As Blinken made his …

UN envoy urges donor support for battered Syria facing an economic crisis
1 year, 4 months ago

UN envoy urges donor support for battered Syria facing an economic crisis

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — The United Nations special envoy for Syria Sunday urged donors not to reduce their funding as the war-torn country’s economic crisis spirals. For years, the U.N. has been trying to restart stalled talks to reach a political settlement in Syria — including Syrian government representatives rewriting a constitution with a delegation representing opposition groups. Now with the …

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