Syria hit by US and Israeli airstrikes as war bloggers fret about threat to Russian bases from rebels
Sunday, 8 December 2024 Syria's new rebel leaders are facing the daunting task of healing a divided nation - and the toppling of the Assad regime has not put an end to fighting in the country.
Lebanon closes most of its land borders with Syria after an Israeli airstrike, leaving only the Beirut-Damascus route open. Meanwhile, Jordan halts border traffic at Naseeb due to rising security threats. Israel bolsters its military positions in the Golan Heights as Syrian insurgents capture key...
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council and halt funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The decision follows accusations that UNRWA employees were complicit with Hamas in attacks on Israel, leading Trump to label the agency corrupt and anti-Israel. This move is part of Trump’s broader stance against institutions he believes undermine American interests and support terrorism.
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US President Donald Trump has proposed that the US "take over" the Gaza Strip and oversee its reconstruction. Speaking alongside Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump pledged to clear explosives, rebuild infrastructure, and create jobs. He also reiterated calls for Palestinians to relocate to Egypt or Jordan, a suggestion both countries and Palestinian leaders have firmly rejected.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets former US President Donald Trump in Washington as tensions over the Gaza ceasefire persist. Trump says there are “no guarantees” the truce will hold, while Hamas confirms discussions on the second phase of the deal. The meeting comes amid diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region as both sides weigh their next moves.
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European countries have been grappling with how to handle new regime following downfall of Bashar al-Assad, with timeline for lifting sanctions moving onto agenda.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published
Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first visit to Damascus since the fall last year of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published
Several EU member states have suspended asylum claims from Syrians following the collapse of the Assad regime. But what next?
Euronews spoke with a Syrian refugee in Berlin, Amnesty International in Rome and the NGO Relive for Syrian Refugees in Paris.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:04Published
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