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      Syria

      Israeli soldiers in Syria's occupied Golan Heights on December 16, 2024. EPA

      Israel is main obstacle to stability in Syria, Damascus's UN envoy says

      Diplomat accuses Israel of violating rights of Syrian citizens, international law and Security Council resolutions

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      Al Shara willing to hold talks with Hezbollah 'if it serves Lebanon's interests'

      Al Shara appoints Assad-era spokesman as adviser on US affairs

      Syrian activist Hassan Akkad released from detention

      Syrian activist Hassan Akkad arrested in Damascus

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      Killing in tribal area shook the kingdom, a market and main conduit for narcotics in the region

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