Lebanon hands former Syrian army general to Damascus after arrest warrant
The transfer is the first from Lebanon involving a Syrian military officer who fled after al-Assad's government fell.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish deployments before strikes, sources say
The August 14 call is one of the highest-level contacts yet between Israel and the Damascus administration led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria for trial over alleged crimes
Syria's Interior Ministry says that Lebanon has extradited a former military officer from Lebanon to Syrian authorities
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abcnews.com
19.08.2026
What’s behind Israel’s latest attack on Syria?
US envoy warns Israel's strike could have sparked direct confrontation with Turkish forces.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Violence in the New Syria?
The death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged police beating has sparked protests.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria
With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Netanyahu needs a new escalation, undermining deconfliction efforts.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base
Turkey firmly rejected on Wednesday what it called "untenable allegations" by Israel regarding its military position in Syria, after Israel bombed a Syrian air base near the Turkish border and said
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france24.com
19.08.2026
Israel blames Turkey after strike on Syria air base
Israel on Tuesday accused Turkey of posing a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, which was hit in a strike condemned by the United States which blamed its ally. The strike marks ext
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france24.com
19.08.2026
UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said Tuesday its inspectors had found several tons of nuclear material in Syria, at a site Damascus reported to the agency last month. Speaking at a news conferen
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france24.com
19.08.2026
Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying it aimed to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. Turkey, which has close ties with the Syrian government and has been providi
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npr.org
19.08.2026
US criticises Israel over 'unnecessary escalation' after strikes on Syrian airbase
Israel said it had attacked the base because Syria had been close to breaching an agreed-upon “status quo in security matters” by allowing Turkish troops to deploy there.
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euronews.com
19.08.2026
Lebanon no longer a safe haven for former Syrian regime officials
Figures connected to the former Syrian regime are still in Lebanon but risk being returned.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Former US official calls shift in relations with Syria ‘surreal’
A former US State Department advisor on Syria tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ the improved relationship
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Middle East live: Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
Turkey rejected on Wednesday Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, which was hit in a strike that the United States blamed on Israel. blog for the
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france24.com
19.08.2026
Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation
Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, called the strikes an "unnecessary escalation."
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe
UN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara
Analysts say the attack on Abu al-Duhur was likely an Israeli message warning to not rebuild Syria's air force.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syria
Picture showing White Helmets volunteer unconscious and with bruises on his body went viralSyrians have protested over the death of a man who was arrested and allegedly beaten by security forces, spar
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
'Tons' of nuclear materials found at undisclosed Syrian site, IAEA chief says
UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi said Tuesday that his agency had found several "tons of nuclear materials" at a previously undeclared site dating from the rule of Syria's previous authorities.
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france24.com
18.08.2026
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
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cbsnews.com
18.08.2026