Judge rules that Mahmoud Khalil must be sent back to Algeria or Syria.
An immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil, a former Palestinian activist associated with Columbia University, to be deported to either Algeria or Syria for refusing to disclose specific details related to his green card application. “The court determined that the respondent understands the implications of this decision. Candidly revealing his affiliations could lead to further […]
France Brings Back Three Suspected Jihadists From Syria
France Repatriates Women and Children from Syrian Prisons On Tuesday, France announced the deportation of three women and ten children from a Syrian prison, a move carried out by counterterrorism prosecutors. The issue of repatriation has been highly contentious in France, particularly since the devastating attacks in Paris in 2015, which claimed 130 lives and […]
Saudi Arabia Provides Syria 1.65 Million Barrels of Oil for Recovery Assistance
Saudi Arabia to Supply Oil to Syria for Reconstruction Saudi Arabia’s state media announced on Thursday that the government will send 1.65 million barrels of crude oil to Syria as part of efforts to assist the country in its postwar recovery. The announcement from the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) indicated that these oil supplies were […]
Authorities report that a US military operation in Syria resulted in the death of an ISIS leader-in-waiting.
On Tuesday, U.S. forces conducted a raid in northern Syria that resulted in the death of a high-ranking ISIS figure who was reportedly poised to become the group’s next leader, according to U.S. officials. Along with this individual, key financial operatives for ISIS were also killed during the operation. Both men were actively involved in […]
Syria Sends Its Foreign Minister to Repair Relations with RussiaSyria Sends Its Foreign Minister to Repair Relations with Russia
Visit of Syrian Foreign Minister to Moscow Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani made a visit to Moscow on Thursday, marking the first trip by high-ranking officials from the Syrian “interim government” following the ousting of the Russian-supported Bashar Assad last December. Russia heavily invested in financial and military support for the Assad regime throughout the […]
Terrorists control Syria now, and Christians and other religious minorities are suffering the consequences.
Recent Developments in Syria’s Political Landscape This month, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) shifted from being designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. to attempting to reshape its public image. Historically, HTS rose from the merger of Syrian al-Qaeda factions, particularly the Al-Nusra Front, alongside other extremist groups that promoted a “Popular Jihad.” In recent times, […]
Over 130 Saudi Investors Arrive in Syria, Finalizing $6 Billion in Agreements
Saudi Business Delegation Visits Syria with Investment Plans A significant group of Saudi businessmen, led by Investment Minister Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, visited Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday. Their forum reportedly generated commitments exceeding $6 billion aimed at rebuilding the war-torn nation. The state-run Syrian Arab News Agency reported that President Ahmed Alshara welcomed over 130 […]
Syria conflict heightens discussion on sanctions: Lift them or proceed cautiously?
The recent spike in violent sectarian clashes in Syria has ignited discussions in Congress about whether to heed President Trump’s call to lift all sanctions on the country. Trump has shown support for Syrian interim president Ahmed Alshara, who played a key role in the ousting of long-time dictator Bashar Assad last December. However, there’s […]
American citizen dies in Syria, according to the State Department
The State Department announced on Tuesday that a US citizen was fatally shot by Syrian government forces, as seen in distressing footage shared online. Hosam Saraya, an American Druze citizen residing in Syria, was killed alongside numerous other men captured by local troops in Tishleen Square, located in the center of Sweeda. “We extend our […]
Jihadi Leaders in Syria Remove Bedouins and Accuse Druze for Conflicts in Disputed Sweida Area
Evacuations Begin in Sweida Amid Rising Tensions On Monday, the Syrian government started the evacuation of hundreds of Bedouin families from areas surrounding Sweida following violent clashes that erupted last week. Syrian President Ahmed Arshara has accused the Druze community of sparking the violence, while Druze leaders claim that government forces have allied with Bedouins […]