Discover the fascinating world of the Druze—a unique ethno-religious group rooted in the Middle East. Learn about their ...

Government faces scrutiny as church attack highlights ongoing threats to stability and safety for minorities in Syria.

Will the Middle East emerge from its disastrous post-Ottoman century? With Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon all weak, the ...

Syria’s Druze community is divided among those wanting to work with the government, those seeking autonomy, and others looking for outside aid.

On Tuesday, the Islamic State (IS) splinter group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna (Brigade of Sunni Supporters) claimed responsibility ...

Authorities blamed the Islamic State for a suicide bombing at a church outside Damascus, citing preliminary investigations.

Analysts warn that the group is increasingly recruiting operatives with no prior records, making it harder to track and ...

Hajari, on Monday reiterated his rejection of Syria’s new constitutional declaration, labeling it a “declaration of tyranny” that threatens the country’s sectarian and ethnic fabric.

In a scene marked by deep sorrow and righteous anger, churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the ...

However, Alawites follow Muhammad Ibn Nusayr, who was a 10th-century disciple of the 11th imam and declared himself to be the “gate” of divine inspiration. As a result, Alawites have been called ...

Notwithstanding the smackdown, and providing the ceasefire holds, this is a moment for triumph for Israel’s prime minister.