Saturday 27 September 2025

Israel–Syria Talks Collapse Over Sovereignty Dispute

Recent negotiations between Israeli and Syrian officials have broken down after weeks of progress. The main sticking point was Tel Aviv’s request to establish a land corridor to deliver aid to residents of Syria’s southern Sweida province—a proposal Damascus rejected as a violation of its sovereignty. The disagreement derailed prospects for a security agreement expected this week.

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Drone Attacks Target “Global Sumud Flotilla” in the Mediterranean (Video)

Several vessels from the humanitarian “Sumud” flotilla were struck by drone attacks in the Mediterranean Sea. At least 15 drones flew over the convoy, with 12 direct strikes hitting 9 boats. More than 13 explosions were heard near the ships, and unidentified objects were reportedly dropped on 10 vessels, causing damage.

Friday 19 September 2025

Behind the Scenes of the Julani–Kalin Meeting: From the March 10 Agreement to Israel’s No-Fly Zone Proposal in Southern Syria

The recent meeting in Damascus between Abu Mohammad al-Julani (Ahmed al-Sharaa), head of Syria’s interim government, and Ibrahim Kalin, chief of Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), has reignited attention on Syria’s evolving political landscape and the flurry of regional and international negotiations surrounding it. The timing of this meeting—just days after Israel proposed a no-fly zone in southern Syria and following visits by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi—suggests a coordinated diplomatic effort rather than coincidence.