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
The Israeli military said it targeted Syrian antiaircraft batteries, missile depots, manufacturing facilities, drones, helicopters, fighter jets, tanks, hangars, radars and 15 naval vessels.| Los Angeles Times
Nearly everyone in Gaza is going hungry these days. In the north, experts say a full-blown famine may be underway amid aid issues for Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas war.| Los Angeles Times