(2025-05-16). Dozens reported killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Missile from Yemen intercepted, IDF says; senior Israeli officials met counterparts in Syria in Qatar-mediated talks ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas official confirms direct talks with the United States as at least 120 Palestinians are killed in IDF strikes; U.S.-backed Gaza aid fund approved by Israel to begin operations in May ‚ñ PALESTINE: Report: PA President Abbas seeking deal to bring Hamas into Palestinian political system…
(2025-05-16). In Middle East, standing has been downgraded. haaretz.com From the arms deals with the Gulf States to the embracing the Syrian president and a proposed agreement over Gaza, Trump's visit to Middle East marks a turning point in the region — and Israel remains on the sidelines for the time being…
(2025-05-16). Trump Meets With Syria's Al-Qaeda Leader-Turned President, Praises His 'Strong Past'. defenddemocracy.press The US is asking Sharaa to normalize with Israel and crack down on Palestinian resistance groups by Dave DeCamp May 14, 2025 On Wednesday, President Trump met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the founder of al-Qaeda in Syria, who became the country's de facto leader after his rebranded group of jihadists, known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), …
(2025-05-16). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-15). Pay Attention. Kovalik on Western Foot Soldiers in Syria and Beyond: al Qaeda. marktanliano.net READ MORE:
(2025-05-15). Trump sells-out Syria to Al Qaeda, resilient Yemen, the carving-up of a Syrian sovereign state/ By Vanessa Beeley. marktanliano.net Original Link Here: Trump sells-out Syria to Al Qaeda, resilient Yemen, the carving-up of a Syrian sovereign state | Patreon My reports are a little more ad-lib than usual because of an error with the slides but I hope the gist is clear. Trump lifting the sanctions on Syria is more theatre that will have …
(2025-05-15). Jeffrey Admits to Working With And Protecting Julani. marktanliano.net Partial Transcript: Since I took over the issue of Syria, we have been working indirectly with Julani in Idlib, which is home to 3 million people, and we succeeded in this step, and we guaranteed their protection from Assad and the arrival of aid. It seems that he is ready to work with the …
(2025-05-15). Christian Syrians joyful, cautious about possible end of sanctions. vaticannews.va On Tuesday 13 May, US President Donald Trump announced the lifting of economic sanctions against Syria, a measure repeatedly called for by local churches and NGOs, and by the Syrian people. However, Syrian Christians remain cautious and want to continue to ensure that the right of every community 'to live in dignity' is respected, according to Fr Georges Sabé, a Marist priest in Aleppo. |
(2025-05-15). Sanctions and regime change: The hypocrisy of U.S. imperialists and Syrian reactionaries. workers.org 
The Trump regime's decision to lift sanctions on Syria exposes the true purpose of sanctions: to deliberately impoverish ordinary citizens, force regime change and extend U.S.-led imperial control. For 15 years, the United States imposed draconian sanctions on the Assad government, isolating Syria from international banking, trade and essential sectors . . . |
(2025-05-15). Israeli and Syrian officials held talks in recent months, mediated by Qatar, source says. haaretz.com At the initiative and mediation of Qatar, Israeli senior officials met with their Syrian counterparts, in efforts to establish channels of communication and means of conflict de-escalation in the region…
(2025-05-15). President Trump to close multibillion-dollar deal-making Gulf tour in UAE. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump listens as Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani speaks at a state dinner, at Lusail Palace in Lusail, Qatar, May 14, 2025. — ReutersTrump hails Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a visionary.Accedes to MBS request by announcing lifting of Syria…