The stunning fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad in Syria thrusts several rebel groups and foreign powers into the spotlight as they vie for control and influence. There are Turkish-backed rebels and ...

Israeli forces have reportedly advanced deep into southern Syria, reaching approximately 16 miles southwest of Damascus, two regional security officials and a Syrian security source have told Reuters.

Israel has pushed troops further into parts of southern Syria, citing the need to secure ... The advances are detailed in a map produced by the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise ...