U.S. Kills Islamic State Operative in Rare Raid in Syria

The Pentagon provided few details about the operation. But counterterrorism raids — as opposed to airstrikes — typically involve helicopter-borne commandos.

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Syrian and Israeli Officials Meet for U.S. Brokered Talks

The talks in Paris brokered by the United States were the latest effort to reduce tensions between the two longstanding foes, and came after Israel launched airstrikes on the Syrian capital last month.

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Syria Violence in March Amounts to War Crimes, U.N. Report Says

An inquiry found that members of the new government’s forces took part in killing Syrian civilians during sectarian fighting in March, but found no evidence that they acted on government orders.

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Clashing Visions of Syria’s Future Play Out in Ancient Alleys of Damascus

Many in the capital worry that the secular freedoms they enjoyed under the Assad regime are under threat from the new Islamist government.

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U.S. Conducts Rare Raid in Syria, Killing a Senior Islamic State Leader

The military gave few details on the ground operation, but counterterrorism raids have typically involved helicopter-borne Special Operations commandos.

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Saudi Arabia Pledges to Invest More Than $6 Billion in Syria

The deals highlight the countries’ deepening relationship under the new Syrian government, and a wave of investment in a country squeezed by war and sanctions.

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Syrian Inquiry Says Military Leaders Did Not Order Sectarian Killings in March

A fact-finding committee presented findings on a wave of sectarian killings earlier this year. Human rights experts said the report failed to hold the country’s security establishment accountable.

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Syria Declares Cease-Fire After a Week of Upheaval

Sectarian-tinged clashes left hundreds dead and drew in Israeli military intervention. A U.S. envoy said Israel and Syria had agreed to a truce.

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Syria’s President Condemns Israeli Strikes on Damascus

President Ahmed al-Shara said the attack threatened to escalate sectarian violence in his sharpest criticism of Israel since coming to power.

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Why Israel Attacked Syria

For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity.

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