Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Stories
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Shockwaves reverberate after Syrian official says he wants cordial ties with Israel
The governor of Damascus faces backlash after he tells NPR that he wants the U.S. to mediate cordial relations with Israel.
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Syrian official makes peace overture to Israel. What's the regional impact?
The governor of Damascus faced major backlash in the Arab world for his comments about making peace with Israel. But what do Israelis and Syrians want?
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Golan Heights villagers say homes were raided during Israeli security operations
Villagers in Syria's Golan Heights have told NPR that Israeli troops have raided their homes and confiscated weapons. Israel says its military operation in the area is to ensure border security.
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Locals in Syria's Golan Heights fear Israeli operations in area could be a land grab
Locals in Syria's Golan Heights told NPR that they fear a recent Israeli military operation in the area could be a land grab. Israel says the move is necessary to secure its borders.
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In Syria, a once-privileged Muslim sect is now targeted and afraid
Alawites in Syria are facing a violent backlash, stoking fears of wider sectarian instability in a divided Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.
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Syrians are visiting the once off-limits seaside Assad family villa
Syrians are now visiting the seaside villa of the ousted President Bashir al-Assad. The compound had been off-limits since it was built for the Assad family 50 years ago.
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NPR visits Qardaha, hometown of ousted Syrian President Assad
We visit the hometown of the ousted Syrian President, Bashir al-Assad. Qardaha lies in northwest Syria, considered the heartlands of the Alawite religious sect.
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Israel approves a ceasefire deal with Hamas, set to go into effect Sunday
The Israeli government approved a ceasefire deal that could bring an end to the 15 months of war in Gaza. It's slated to go into effect Sunday morning.
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Visiting a Russian air base to see how Moscow will fare after the fall of the regime
Russia lost a key ally when the Syrian President was ousted by Islamist rebels last month. NPR visited a Russian air base in western Syria to examine how Moscow will fare under Syria's new rulers.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel for talks about post-war Gaza
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel for talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu amid questions over Gaza's future.
