Israeli warplanes pounded Syrian government buildings in Damascus, escalating its campaign against Syria’s new authorities amid heavy clashes between government forces and the country’s Druze minority.| Los Angeles Times
Israel and Iran have opened a new chapter in their long history of conflict when Israel launched a major attack with strikes early Friday on Tehran.| Los Angeles Times
The rebels who toppled Syrian dictator Bashar Assad trace their roots to Al Qaeda and Islamic State. They say they've changed.| Los Angeles Times
Rebel fighters all but sealed their control of Syria on Sunday, December 8, storming the capital as army troops melted away. President Bashar Assad was reported to have fled to Russia, a close ally, and been given asylum.| Los Angeles Times
In his first term as president, Trump managed to impose his will on the Middle East. That will be harder this time.| Los Angeles Times
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Syria now searches for a new identity, as Damascus residents face a future without President Bashar Assad.| Los Angeles Times
Israel and Lebanon agreed Tuesday to a cease-fire aimed at ending the Israel-Hezbollah conflict that has killed more than 3,000 and risks igniting a wider war.| Los Angeles Times
