Damascus, Syria

In Druze town where hundreds breached border with Syria, residents mourn one tragedy while fearing another

Deborah Danan in JTA · 23 Jul 2025

In Majdal Shams, a Druze community on Israel's northeastern border, residents grappled with grief and ongoing conflict as they mourned past tragedies and faced new ones.

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What exactly is going on between Israel and Syria — and is the prospect of peace dead?

Dan Perry in Forward · 17 Jul 2025

Israel faces rising tensions with Syria, potentially derailing a tenuous peace initiative.

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Syrian detente hopes dim as president accuses Israel of sowing ‘chaos and destruction’ with strikes

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Jul 2025

Amid recent escalations in Syrian sectarian violence, Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Shaara, accused Israel of inciting chaos and destruction following Israeli military strikes.

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This is why Israel didn't assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 15 Jul 2025

Amidst Israel's engagement in ongoing conflict, the decision to refrain from assassinating Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reveals a strategic and philosophical deliberation about Israel's role in international politics.

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Is Peace Between Israel and Syria Really Possible?

Michael Oren in The Free Press · 10 Jul 2025

The possibility of peace between Israel and Syria, discussed between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Trump, hinges on recent political changes in Damascus.

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What Matters Now to Micah Goodman: Israel may soon remake the region

What Matters Now · 9 Jul 2025

Micah Goodman discusses the geopolitical implications of Israel's recent military actions and explores the potential for regional realignment in the Middle East if Israel can navigate complex compromises, particularly related to the Gaza situation.

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Patron Exclusive: Syria at a Crossroads

Tel Aviv Review · 8 Jul 2025

Gilad Halpern hosts Dr. Ido Yahel to discuss the pivotal transition in Syria's leadership from Bashar al-Assad to Ahmad al-Shahra, known as al-Julani, and the implications of this shift.

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After Iran: What Now?

Israel Policy Pod · 2 Jul 2025

The episode discusses the aftermath of a successful yet speculative Israel-Iran conflict, examining the strategic and political consequences for Israel and the broader Middle East.

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‘Immoral’ U.N. ‘sabotaging’ food distribution, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation chairman says

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 2 Jul 2025

Rev. Johnnie Moore, Chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), faces accusations from the U.N. and other aid entities, suggesting GHF serves as a front for the Israeli Defense Forces rather than genuinely distributing aid.

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Iran War Roundtable: Aftershocks

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Jul 2025

This roundtable discussion by Mishpacha's news analysts examines the complex aftermath of the recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran, questioning who truly emerged victorious and what the future holds.

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Iran’s Flying Monkeys

Tony Badran in Tablet · 25 Jun 2025

Tony Badran explores the overestimated power of Iran and its regional proxies in comparison to Israel's recent military successes.

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From 1975 | Can Israel Win Another War?

Drew Middleton in Moment · 24 Jun 2025

Drew Middleton's 1975 analysis of Israel's military capabilities following the Yom Kippur War reflects on the evolving threats and technological advances that could influence future conflicts in the Middle East.

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The Normal President

Lee Smith in Tablet · 13 Jun 2025

Lee Smith's article explores the recent Israeli military operation against Iranian leadership and nuclear facilities, highlighting how it was perceived as a surprise due to the longstanding American reluctance to confront Iran.

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Jewish Safety, Gaza Strategy, and Coalition Scenarios

Israel Policy Pod · 6 Jun 2025

Nery Zilber and Shanie Reichman discuss recent terrorist attacks targeting Jews in America, emphasizing the increased concerns for American Jewish safety and the global impact of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

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How Do You Say Orientalism in Hebrew?

Tel Aviv Review · 26 May 2025

Dr. Amit Levy delves into the history of Oriental studies in Israel, highlighting the significant influence of German Orientalism transplanted by Jewish scholars who fled Nazi Germany.

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Ḥakham Uziel’s Hegyonei Uziel (1 of 2) - Dr. Aryeh Tapper

The Habura · 22 May 2025

Dr. Aryeh Tepper delivers a detailed lecture on 'Hegyonei Uziel,' a significant yet overlooked work by Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Ḥai Uziel, focusing on Jewish thought's intricate relationship with both internal spirituality and active life.

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The “Bread & Circuses” Edition

Promised Podcast · 22 May 2025

The episode explores Prime Minister Netanyahu's move to reinstate humanitarian aid to Gaza and Israel's performance in the Eurovision Song Contest, examining political and cultural implications of both events.

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The real 'Nakba' was Jewish naïveté.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 20 May 2025

Adam Hummel's essay reflects deep skepticism about the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians, framing the historical "Nakba," or catastrophe, as the Israeli belief in peace with adversaries who allegedly do not desire it.

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Washington Signals Thaw with Syria; Druze in Israel and Syria Sound the Alarm

Ahmed Qwaider and Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 15 May 2025

The recent violence against the Druze minority in Syria underscores the severe challenges they face amidst changing political dynamics.

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Washington Signals Thaw with Syria; Druze in Israel and Syria Sound the Alarm

Ahmed Qwaider and Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 15 May 2025

The recent violence against the Druze minority in Syria underscores the severe challenges they face amidst changing political dynamics.

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Washington Signals Thaw with Syria; Druze in Israel and Syria Sound the Alarm

Ahmed Qwaider and Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 15 May 2025

The recent violence against the Druze minority in Syria underscores the severe challenges they face amidst changing political dynamics.

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Q&A | Rabbi Abraham Cooper to Visit Damascus as Trump Says He’ll Lift Sanctions on Syria

Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 15 May 2025

Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Rev. Johnnie Moore are planning a visit to Syria to evaluate the treatment of minorities amid a shift in U.S. policy towards Syria.

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Streetwise in Syria

Sharona in Mishpacha · 13 May 2025

Sharona embarks on a journey to Syria, joining a delegation of Jews of Syrian descent to visit the grave of Rav Chaim Vital despite recent grave vandalism.

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Streetwise in Syria

Sharona in Mishpacha · 13 May 2025

Sharona embarks on a journey to Syria, joining a delegation of Jews of Syrian descent to visit the grave of Rav Chaim Vital despite recent grave vandalism.

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Israeli presence in Syria ‘a direct lesson of Oct. 7’

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 8 May 2025

Lahav Harkov examines Israel's strategic presence in Syria as a reaction to security threats highlighted by the events of October 7, 2023.

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