Damascus, Syria

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Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Dec

Cindy Scarr's article explores the rapid geopolitical shifts following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its impact on the Middle East, particularly in regard to Israel and Iran.

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Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Dec

Cindy Scarr's article explores the rapid geopolitical shifts following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its impact on the Middle East, particularly in regard to Israel and Iran.

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Question Marks over Syria

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Dec

The downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has led to the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its leader, Abu Mohammad al-Julani.

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Netanyahu visits IDF soldiers in Syria as rebel leaders call for Israelis to exit

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 17 Dec

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent visit to IDF troops in Syria marks a significant moment in Israel's ongoing military strategy following the fall of the Assad regime.

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The Jewish Trends That Mattered Most in 2024

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Dec

In 2024, the Jewish world was characterized by significant geopolitical shifts, rising antisemitism, and a renewed sense of solidarity between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora.

0 Politics Israel

Interview | What Assad’s Fall Means for Syria and the Greater Middle East

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 16 Dec

Ilan Berman, a regional security expert, discusses the recent developments in Syria, where the Assad regime has fallen due to increased Israeli military actions against Hezbollah and Iranian targets.

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How Hamas fooled the media: A neuroscientist’s view

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Dec

The article explores how militant groups like Hamas use cognitive empathy as a psychological tool to manipulate Western media and audiences.

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After Assad: Navigating Syria's Power Vacuum and Regional Fallout

Decision Points · 16 Dec

David Makovsky, Andrew Tabler, and Tamir Hayman examine the intricate aftermath of the Assad regime's fall in Syria and its implications for regional stability.

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Tel Dan Stele, oldest archaeological evidence of King David, comes to NY’s Jewish Museum

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 13 Dec

The Tel Dan Stele, the earliest archaeological evidence of King David's existence, is currently displayed at New York City's Jewish Museum.

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What happened to relics of Syria’s Jewish history? Assad’s collapse spurs efforts to assess the damage.

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 13 Dec

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has brought to light the precarious state of the country's Jewish heritage sites, which have suffered neglect and damage from years of civil war.

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What Matters Now to Ksenia Svetlova: Women are the canary in the Mideast coal mine

What Matters Now · 12 Dec

Middle East expert Ksenia Svetlova discusses the status of women's rights across the region, noting its importance as a measure of broader social freedom and stability.

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What Matters Now to Ksenia Svetlova: Women are the canary in the Mideast coal mine

What Matters Now · 12 Dec

Middle East expert Ksenia Svetlova discusses the status of women's rights across the region, noting its importance as a measure of broader social freedom and stability.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and the Fall of Assad

Israel Policy Pod · 12 Dec

Neri Zilber and Yaakov Lappin analyze Israel's military actions following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, highlighting implications for regional stability.

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Israel and the Fall of Assad

Israel Policy Pod · 12 Dec

Neri Zilber and Yaakov Lappin analyze Israel's military actions following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, highlighting implications for regional stability.

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Israel and the Fall of Assad

Israel Policy Pod · 12 Dec

Neri Zilber and Yaakov Lappin analyze Israel's military actions following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, highlighting implications for regional stability.

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Syria’s new rulers need to show Israel and the rest of the region that it will not be a threat

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Dec

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8 marks a pivotal opportunity for change in Syria and the broader Middle East.

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Everything You Need to Know About Syria, Israel, and the Middle East

Richard Hanania in Future of Jewish · 10 Dec

In an analytical exploration of Syria's recent political upheavals, Richard Hanania reflects on the fall of the Assad regime and its implications for regional stability.

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'They're no Zionists': How Syria's rebels toppled Assad and what it means for Israel

Haaretz Weekly · 9 Dec

The episode explores the recent toppling of Assad's regime in Syria by rebels, examining its impact on regional dynamics and Israel's potential security concerns.

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'They're no Zionists': How Syria's rebels toppled Assad and what it means for Israel

Haaretz Weekly · 9 Dec

The episode explores the recent toppling of Assad's regime in Syria by rebels, examining its impact on regional dynamics and Israel's potential security concerns.

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Israeli troops cross into Syrian side of border buffer zone after Bashar Assad’s ouster

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 9 Dec

In a significant shift, Israeli troops, under orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have moved into the Syrian side of the buffer zone on the Golan Heights following the ouster of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad.

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Inside the Middle East: How War, Ceasefires, and Trump’s Arrival Are Reshaping the Middle East

Decision Points · 9 Dec

David Makovsky and Bernard Haykel analyze the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Middle East following military and diplomatic developments involving Iran, Hezbollah, and Saudi Arabia, amid the backdrop of President Trump's unpredictable influence on the region.

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Israel accidentally helped spark regime change in Syria — what's next?

Dan Perry in Forward · 8 Dec

The sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, following a rebel offensive, has inadvertently been influenced by Israel's recent military actions against Iran's regional proxies like Hezbollah.

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What the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria means for Israel

Ben Sales in JTA · 8 Dec

In the aftermath of Bashar Assad's fall in Syria, Israel is navigating a complex regional landscape marked by both opportunities and threats.

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What is happening in Syria is a microcosm of the dynamics of the Middle East

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Dec

The article analyzes the recent offensive in Syria by the Sunni Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), highlighting the broader implications for Middle Eastern dynamics.

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