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Graffiti (R) sprayed by ISIS militants which reads ”We remain” is seen at theTemple of Bel in historic city of Palmyra, in Homs Governorate, Syria April 1, 2016. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki

ISIS Reaping Benefits of Syria’s Nationwide Rifts, Boosting Positions

by Youssef Diab | Jan 25, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- Terror group ISIS fights defending its self-declared caliphate in each of central Syria in Homs Governorate, east of the country in Deir Ezzor, not to mention its stronghold in the northeastern town of al Bab, bordering Turkey, and Aleppo’s Raqqa. Even though...

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Syrian Opposition Makes Advances in Eastern Ghouta

by Youssef Diab | Jan 19, 2017 | Middle East

The Syrian regime has increased the pace of its military operations in the area of Wadi Barada which is situated in the north-western countryside of the capital Damascus. It has launched violent attacks, in coordination with Hezbollah fighters and militants loyal to...

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Lebanon’s Druze leader Walid Jumblat (2nd R) and Druze Highest Sheikh al-Aql Naim Hassan (2nd L) accept condolences for the death of Druze Sheikh Wahid al-Balous, a leader of the minority Druze community in Syria, at the House of the Druze Community in Beirut, Lebanon, September 10, 2015. (REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir)

Lebanon: Jumblat Rejects all Electoral Laws that Threaten Druze Representation

by Youssef Diab | Jan 19, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – As the date of Lebanon’s parliamentary elections approaches, chances to agree on a new electoral law are waning, as each political party is seeking to have a law that would be tailored according to its interests. Despite a variety of draft-laws referred to...

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A picture shows destruction in the former rebel-held Sukkari district in the northern city of Aleppo on December 23, 2016 (AFP Photo)

Hezbollah Leads Wadi Barada Battles

by Youssef Diab | Jan 4, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- “Hezbollah” launched a largescale attack on the Wadi Barada valley, northwest of Damascus, a military escalation that constitutes a dangerous threat to the ceasefire, some reports said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Tehran announced that the party’s forces would not...

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (2ndL) and France’s Foreign Minister Jean Marc Ayrault (2ndR) attend a meeting on Syria, in Paris, France, December 10, 2016. REUTERS/Thibault Camus/Pool

Moscow Excludes HNC from Astana Negotiations

by Youssef Diab | Jan 3, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – Preparations are continuing to launch the political talks between the Syrian Opposition and representatives of the regime in the Kazakh capital of Astana. Yet, the peace efforts are threatened by three issues: The regime’s violation of the ceasefire, Moscow’s...