Trump administration relaxes restrictions on Syria
The administration recently announced its decision to relax sanctions on Syria, fulfilling a commitment made earlier this month regarding President Trump’s long-standing involvement in the Civil War there. The Ministry of Finance stated on Friday that a general license (GL) 25 has been issued for Syria, allowing a series of transactions involving the new government […]
US relaxes financial rules on Syria with GL 25 exemption to promote stability in the country
Sanctions Relief Announced for Syria The administration of Trump declared fresh sanctions relief for Syria on Friday, which is part of a broader strategy aimed at rolling back longstanding penalties and fostering stability within the nation. The Treasury Department communicated that a 180-day exemption, referred to as GL 25, would be provided to alleviate some […]
Barrack to back Trump’s Middle East plan as the new Special Envoy for Syria
Tom Barrack to Serve as US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack, the Turkish US ambassador and a former adviser to President Donald Trump, announced on Friday that he will take on the role of Syria’s Special US Envoy. This comes amidst discussions about relief from recent sanctions. In a post on X, Barrack expressed his […]
Rubio: A large-scale civil war in Syria is likely to happen soon even with the U.S. lifting sanctions.
Syria on the Brink of Civil War, According to Secretary of State Rubio On May 20, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed grave concerns that Syria could be just weeks away from entering a “full civil war,” only days after a meeting between President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Rubio remarked, “Given […]
Syria May Be ‘Weeks’ From Collapse Despite Sanctions Relief, Rubio Warns of a Major Civil War
Syria on the Brink of Collapse, Warns Secretary of State Syria might be “a few weeks” away from a potential collapse, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who shared these concerns with lawmakers on Tuesday. The interim government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa is facing significant challenges, and discussions around easing long-standing sanctions have been […]
Marco Rubio alerts that Syria is just weeks from collapse and a complete civil war.
Concerns Over Syria’s Stability Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed lawmakers on Tuesday that Syria might be on the brink of another civil war or total collapse in just a few weeks. During his recent trip to the Middle East, Rubio met with prominent Syrian officials and indicated that concerns about the nascent Damascus government […]
Syria Faces Its Most Arid Winter in Almost 70 Years, Leading to a Serious Water Shortage in Damascus
Water Crisis in Damascus The Ein Al-Fijeh Spring, a vital water source for Damascus, has reached its lowest water level in history. This spring typically supplies about 70% of the city’s water, impacting approximately 5 million residents. Due to this current shortage, many residents are resorting to purchasing water from private tanker trucks. In the […]
U.N. Estimates 500,000 Refugees Went Back to Syria After Assad’s Decline
United Nations Reports on Syrian Refugees’ Return This week, the United Nations released an estimate indicating that about 500,000 refugees have returned to Syria since the regime of dictator Bashar Assad began to falter. Additionally, they anticipate that another million will make the trip back by the end of this year. Throughout the devastating civil […]
The Story of Eli Cohen, Well-Known Mossad Spy Executed in Syria 60 Years Ago
Rediscovery of Eli Cohen’s Legacy Once upon a time in Damascus, Kamal Amin Tabet was not just a name. He mingled effortlessly among the Syrian elite, both trusted and unnoticed. Yet, beneath this carefully crafted facade lay an Israeli spy, who relayed vital secrets back to his homeland. His double life came to a tragic […]
Sixty Years After Syria Executed a Mossad Spy, Israel and Netanyahu Retrieve His 2,500 Belongings
Recently, Israel launched a covert operation in Syria and successfully retrieved numerous items associated with the renowned spy Eli Cohen. On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a collection of 2,500 artifacts from Syrian archives that pertain to Cohen, who once infiltrated high levels of Syrian politics. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Cohen’s […]