Alawites in Syria are being forced out of their homes: a wave of violence in Damascus

Photo: Depositphotos DAMASCUS, 30 April 2025 – In Syria, hundreds of members of the Alawite minority, to which ousted President Bashar al-Assad belonged, have been forcibly evicted from their private homes in Damascus since the new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa came to power last December. This was reported by Syrian officials, human rights organisations and eyewitnesses […]

IDF: Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir meets with soldiers who lost relatives in the war

On the eve of the Day of Remembrance of Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror in Israel, the Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, held a moving meeting with IDF soldiers who suffered personal losses as a result of the war. General Zamir emphasised the strength and dedication of these soldiers who, despite their losses, continue to serve their country. The meeting was part of a series of commemorative events honouring those who gave their lives for Israel’s security and highlighted the heroism of the families of the fallen. Learn more about this moving event and its significance.