Middle East expert and Israel Today correspondent Edy Cohen on the growing persecution of Christians in Syria and the failure of international promises to protect religious minorities.
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Druze sheikh tells Israel Today: “Thanks to blessed Israel, and to the hero Netanyahu, for rescuing us before. But they still want to exterminate us.”
“I think this is an excellent decision,” former intelligence officer tells JNS about the appointment of Maj. Gen. Ghassan Alian.
Almost two-thirds of respondents to the YouGuv poll said they support a security arrangement with Israel, and less than 10% disapproved.
After surviving regime-backed massacres, Sweida’s spiritual leader calls for independence and an alliance with the Jewish state—“We see ourselves as part of Israel’s existence.”
Special training on the summit creates the conditions for the safe reopening of Israel’s ski resort.
After holding talks in Paris, the three states agreed to create the “dedicated communication cell” for “intelligence sharing, military de-escalation, diplomatic engagement and commercial opportunities” under US guidance.
Israeli defense sources say Tehran sees Ahmad al-Sharaa as a liability—and a threat to its strategic grip on Damascus.
The renewal comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington and Jerusalem “have an understanding regarding Syria.”
In Israel, it is believed that as long as the Syrian leader attempts to wage a dual struggle against both ISIS and external actors such as Iran, his ability to achieve a decisive victory will remain limited.
