Tensions between “Israel” and Syria have soared this week after the Israeli government accused the Syrian authorities of failing to protect the country’s Druze minority.

In a notable move, Britain has lifted the asset freeze on Syria’s Interior and Defense Ministries, as well as several intelligence agencies linked to Assad’s regime.

Lebanon’s Hezbollah is working to rebuild its waning popularity following its recent confrontation with the Israeli Occupation, using the upcoming municipal and local elections, scheduled for May 4, 2025, as a key political platform to do so.

China continues to tread carefully in its approach to Syria’s new political reality, despite its potential to position itself as a central player in the country’s reconstruction efforts after years of devastating war.

Following Assad’s fall, the UAE moved into central Damascus via the Emerald firm, quietly extending its security reach under the guise of private protection.

As the Trump administration hesitates to re-engage with Syria, a group of U.S. lawmakers, encouraged by the Syrian-American lobby, has started building quiet bridges between Washington and Damascus.

The ban on the Muslim Brotherhood has set the streets ablaze, opening a new chapter of rupture and confrontation between the Jordanian state and its most powerful opposition force.

Despite sectarian rhetoric from Shiite militias involved in the government, Iraq appears to be turning a new page with neighboring Syria following the fall of al-Assad, with a clear focus on shared interests.

Over the past 80 years, the relationship between Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood and the state has been marked by repeated turbulence, swings between periods of political harmony and moments of deep discord.

With the announcement of Pope Francis's death at 88, Iraqi Cardinal Louis Raphael I Sako (76) emerged as a potential successor, gaining official endorsement from Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani for the papacy.

While the new Syrian administration seeks to revive the economy and pave the way for a long-term reconstruction phase, top priorities include reforming state-owned enterprises, managing public debt, and enhancing financial market infrastructure.

As Hezbollah gives up military positions it has held in southern Lebanon for decades, the issues of disarmament and integrating its fighters into the Lebanese army have emerged as major challenges, especially as the group’s power has waned.

In a move that marked a turning point in one of the region’s most complex political relationships, Jordan officially banned the Muslim Brotherhood, raising urgent questions about the broader impact on the country’s political and social fabric.

As Syria enters its post-Assad phase, private security firms are pouring into the country, offering protection services to embassies, media outlets, and energy companies, leading the charge is Dubai-based Emerald Solutions.

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