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From raids to ransom: Israel’s hostage policy has become Hamas’s sharpest weapon
Leaders once chose rescues over negotiations. But for 50 years, public pressure and new terror tactics have led Israel to pay ever steeper prices — a trend likely to endure The post From raids to ...
Syria’s president visits Azerbaijan, marking shift in bilateral ties
In a sign of warming ties, Syria’s new leadership is turning to Azerbaijan for support on energy, education, and post-conflict reconstruction.
US Syria envoy puts pressure on US-backed Kurdish forces
US policy is to have one Syria and one army there and not support federalism. US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack has a clear ...