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Syria to recognise Israel by end 2026
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Syria to recognise Israel by end 2026
April 16, 2025

A British diplomatic source tells me that “President” al-Jolani aka al-Sharaa has assured the UK that Syria will “normalise relations” with Israel, recognise the State of Israel and exchange ambassadors, by the end of 2026. This is part of a deal in exchange for substantial Western financial support and the lifting of sanctions on Syria.

Standing at the edge of the Iran war cliff
April 15, 2025

Millions of people around the world were at the edge of their seats over the weekend, waiting to hear whether Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff’s indirect talks with the Iranian foreign minister would ratchet down tensions or would break down and bring on a major Middle East war.

Standing at the edge of the Iran war cliff
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Syrian show trial for Catholic nun, who spoke truth to power
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Syrian show trial for Catholic nun, who spoke truth to power
April 15, 2025

But, as with Graham Greene’s The Power and the Glory, we must all help our own champions in every way, big or small.

USrael contro l’Iran, di nuovo
April 15, 2025

Non importa quale amministrazione sia al governo, la cosa certa è che il “mondo libero americano” sarà sempre pronto a scatenare un conflitto con “l’Iran tirannico e oppressore”.

USrael contro l’Iran, di nuovo
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Concerns over Syria’s new army: A haven for foreign militants
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Concerns over Syria’s new army: A haven for foreign militants
April 14, 2025

Under the leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its leader, Ahmad al-Shara (Abu Mohammad al-Julani), the new Syrian government has placed greater emphasis on ideological alignment, raising crucial questions about the army’s combat doctrine and operational framework.

“Mucha suerte” (esa vieja advertencia de la mafia): Trump ha amenazado a irán con un ultimátum que probablemente no pueda cumplirse
April 13, 2025

Lo que se entiende ahora es que “ya no estamos jugando al ajedrez”. Ya no hay reglas.

“Mucha suerte” (esa vieja advertencia de la mafia): Trump ha amenazado a irán con un ultimátum que probablemente no pueda cumplirse
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Another Easter in Greater Syria
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Another Easter in Greater Syria
April 13, 2025

There was hope in the air that, just as Jesus had risen from the dead on Easter Sunday, so would the multi-confessional Syria also rise.

Trump at the crossroads
April 12, 2025

The 47th president faces momentous choices that will define his legacy.

Trump at the crossroads
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