The Middle Eastern country had been ruled by outside powers and dictators for centuries before its revolution was realized.

With the stunning change of leadership in Syria and the end of a 50-year reign of the Assad regime, the significance of religious history in Syria shouldn't be overlooked. Most Syrians are now Muslim, ...

Bombardment, looting and disuse have wreaked an uncertain toll on the country's former synagogues and Jewish sites.

In fact, so stubbornly did the Israeli government resist embracing the truth that it took JJAC 10 years to convince it, in ...

In the aftermath of the astonishing collapse of the al-Assad dynasty, long-suffering Syrians should be allowed a moment of joy and celebration, says Daniel Corrou, S.J., even if what comes next ...

In 1994, the line of succession changed in what seemed a promising way. Basil al-Assad, the “hero” and Hafez al-Assad’s ...

Although members of the Christian community said they are happy to see the Assad regime go, many are wary of their new ...

Syria is a destination that blends history, culture, and natural beauty, offering an unforgettable experience for those eager ...

Born in one of the world's most ancient cities with a rich cosmopolitan history, Nevart and Silva are celebrating their first ...

The historic Baron Hotel in Syria's Aleppo is dilapidated and damaged by years of war but still standing and ready for a ...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli troops will remain in Syrian territory indefinitely, and that blurs the border ...