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UPDATE: Israeli strike reported near Syria’s presidential palace

bna Cairo bureau July 16, 2025

An Israeli airstrike targeted an area near Syria’s Presidential Palace in Damascus on July 16.

Israel reinforces Golan forces as Druze declare strike over Syrian violence

bnm Gulf bureau July 16, 2025

Israeli Defence Forces have reinforced troops on the Syrian border after Druze leaders declared a general strike and warned they would cross into Syria to help their community under attack in Suwayda province.

Israel conducts airstrikes on Syrian forces after attack on Druze minority

bnm Gulf bureau July 15, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have ordered the military to immediately strike the Turkish-backed Syrian regime's forces.

Syria signs $800mn strategic deal with DP World to upgrade ports

bna Cairo bureau July 14, 2025

Syria has signed a strategic $800mn agreement with UAE logistics major DP World in a major investment move aimed at revitalising the country’s maritime infrastructure.

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Make no mistake. What we have here is an Erdogan, PKK coalition

Akin Nazli in Belgrade July 14, 2025

As usual, Turkey’s wily leader is running circles around the media monkeys.

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