Gunman Who Killed Three Americans in Syria Was Member of Syrian Government’s Security Forces
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack.
The White House Welcomes a ‘Former’ Terrorist?
By Glenn Greenwald / System Update
Syria’s Parliamentary Election Results Look Alarmingly Like Iraq 2005, Which Produced a Civil War
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Syria’s parliamentary elections on October 5 raised alarm flags for me on several grounds. First, they were not conducted on the basis of a direct…
Israel Launches Ground Raids in Southwest Syria, Captures Several Locals
Claims ‘trafficked weapons’ were seized in multiple raids across Quneitra.
MI6’s Man in Damascus: Jonathan Powell, Inter-Mediate, and the Al-Qaeda-Linked Gov’t in Syria
A British intelligence cutout has brokered access to the Syrian presidential palace for the Julani-led government, while Blair-era operatives steer UK foreign policy from the shadows.
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Syria’s Defense Ministry and Near the Presidential Palace in Damascus
The heavy bombing comes despite a US push for a normalization deal between Israel and the al-Qaeda-linked Syrian government.
US Envoy: Disarm Hezbollah or Israel, Syria Will Conquer Lebanon
Syria denies reports of escalatory tensions with Lebanon
Israeli Special Forces Launch Massive Raid In Southern Syria
The five-hour incursion included a landing operation involving several helicopters and vehicles, and was described as ‘the first of its kind’ in the area
Syrian Bloodbaths: From Nefarious to Benign
Media commentary on the grisly mass murders of people from Syrian minority groups has been decidedly muted.
Iraqi MP Files Lawsuit Against Syrian President Over ‘Terrorist’ Past
Iraq extended an invitation for the former Al-Qaeda leader to attend the Arab League Summit in Baghdad next month.
Trump Administration to Draw Down Troop Presence In New, Fundamentalist Syria
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Tara Copp at AP reports that the Trump administration will withdraw some of the 2000 troops now based in…
Sectarian Violence Sweeps Syria as Western-Backed Security Forces Rampage in Alawite Towns
Social media is awash with videos of HTS-led Syrian government forces executing unarmed Alawites in cold blood.
Over 1,000 Reported Killed, Mostly Civilians, as HTS Syrian Forces Attack Alawites
Government forces reportedly control major cities, fighting continues in Latakia mountains
Under Trump’s Orders, Pentagon Draws Up Plans for ‘Permanent Withdrawal’ From Syria
Defense officials cited in US media say the potential withdrawal could take 30, 60, or 90 days.
Syria’s De Facto Authorities Execute ‘Sweeping’ Neoliberal Reforms
Days after dissolving the constitution, the US and Gulf-backed transitional government began implementing extensive privatizations and layoffs in the public sector.