That understanding was based on comments from the U.S. special envoy and security talks with Israel, sources said.

and the decline of Hezbollah’s influence in Syria, Syrian Army forces aligned with the new Syrian administration have entered areas of Hermel, Lebanon, sparking fierce clashes with Hezbollah ...

New graduation ceremonies for soldiers have divided observers over whether the Syrian army can produce competent military ...

Under the plan, some 3,500 foreign fighters, mainly Uyghurs from China and neighbouring countries, would join a newly-formed unit, the 84th Syrian army division, which would also include Syrians.