US politicsfromwww.nytimes.com3 months agoSyria Makes Rare Arrests of Palestinian Militant Group LeadersSyria's arrest of Islamic Jihad leaders indicates shifting alliances and a distancing from Iran.Syria's new rulers aim to regain control over armed groups and mitigate U.S. sanctions.
UK newsfromeuronews4 months agoIsraeli jets hit terrorist targets in Damascus, defence minister saysIsrael's airstrike in Damascus is part of its anti-terrorism strategy against threats.The target of the Israeli airstrike was linked to Islamic Jihad.