After Assad, after the ceasefire, continuing the goals of jihadi terror Whatever else differentiates ideologies and tactics from one another, Islamist groups will still seek personal redemption through “sacred violence.” Louis Rene Beres Jan. 21, 2025
IDF has seized more than 3,000 weapons in Syria since Dec. 8 Among the equipment seized were anti-tank missiles and RPG systems, mortar shells, explosive devices, observation equipment and two tanks, according to the IDF. JNS Staff Jan. 15, 2025
Golani Druze view of Jewish state changing after Assad’s fall, Israeli Druze leader says “The people of Majdal Shams were scared to normalize or become citizens of Israel because of the Assad regime,” Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif told JNS. “Now the situation is different.” Andrew Bernard Jan. 8, 2025
First, they came for Syria’s Jews … Questions and concerns about what may happen to the minority groups under a new regime Lyn Julius Dec. 27, 2024
Rep. Torres notes world silence on ‘machinery of death’ in Assad’s Syria The New York congressman points out that the international community has shown “nothing approaching the moral outrage that it reserves for Israel.” Dec. 23, 2024
How the ousting of Syria’s dictator impacts the pro-Palestinian movement The new facts on the ground in Syria have generated discontent, confusion and internal conflicts among pro-Palestinian factions active in Europe. Giovanni Giacalone Dec. 23, 2024
Iran ‘has no proxies,’ Khamenei says as his allies languish The Islamic Republic's leader disputed the characterization following its surrogates' military debacles and amid a crippling economic slump. Dec. 22, 2024
Syria’s al-Julani vows adherence to 1974 agreement with Israel The Syrian rebel leader also called on Jerusalem to abide by its terms, claiming that IDF forces at the border are not necessary. Dec. 17, 2024
Israel strikes Assad military assets in Syrian coastal region The targets reportedly included an air-defense base and a surface-to-surface missile depot. Dec. 16, 2024