The Alawites are a minority esoteric sect, an offshoot of Shiite Islam. Between 10-12% of Syrians currently belong to the ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says ceasefire deal with Hamas has still not been reached and that the ...

The Palestinian prime minister says it's unacceptable for any entity other than the Palestinian Authority to run the Gaza ...

Syria's new authorities have detained an Egyptian Islamist militant who fought against Bashar al-Assad's rule over threats he ...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Israel of 'aggressive actions' in Syria, warning they could lead ...

Numerous families have endured and continue to suffer the endless sorrow of missing loved ones, with some tragically lost to ...

Inclusivity and moderation are indeed immediate priorities for Syria, but a big national vote is not. Democracy does not itself guarantee peace in a country so recently riven by autocratic rule and a ...

The Palestinian prime minister says it's unacceptable for any entity other than the Palestinian Authority to run the Gaza ...

Multiple officials say Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release dozens of hostages after more than ...

DOHA, Qatar — Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced Wednesday, pausing a devastating 15-month war ...

WASHINGTON DC - It is early to evaluate the work of the new government in Damascus, led by the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), ...

Anticipation is growing as Israel and Hamas appear to be at the closest point yet to sealing a deal to end 15 months of war. Key mediator Qatar said it ...