Syria March 2026: New Constitution Draft Faces Deadlock as Foreign Forces Remain
Constitutional committee makes little progress as Turkish, American, and Israeli forces stay
Constitutional committee makes little progress as Turkish, American, and Israeli forces stay
Economy struggles under Western restrictions while regional powers compete for influence
Year after historic rebel offensive ousted decades of Ba'athist rule, Syrian transitional government faces abuse by Turkish-backed factions and reconstruction hurdles
Syria remains partitioned between government, opposition, and Kurdish areas after 14 years of war
Rapid rebel advance topples long-time Russian ally as Moscow prioritizes Ukraine conflict over Middle East presence
Multiple reports indicate Turkey recruited Syrian fighters for Azerbaijan, adding dangerous dimension to conflict
Arab armies strike during Jewish holy day, catching Israel unprepared as Egyptian forces cross Suez Canal and Syria attacks Golan Heights.
Syria becomes the last Arab state to sign armistice with Israel, formally ending the first Arab-Israeli war with significant territorial changes.
Forces from Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq cross borders into former Mandatory Palestine following Israel's declaration of independence.