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Atif Najib Arrested for Leading Deadly 2011 Crackdown on Syrian Rebels

Shocking Arrest: Bashar Al-Assad's Cousin Who Led Brutal 2011 Crackdown Finally Captured

In a surprising turn of events, Syria's new leadership has announced the arrest of Atif Najib, a cousin of the ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Najib, who was once a key figure in the regime's security apparatus, is accused of leading a brutal crackdown on rebels in Daraa in 2011, the birthplace of the uprising that eventually led to the fall of the Assad regime. This significant arrest marks the highest-profile detainment since Assad’s government was toppled by Islamist-led fighters in December.

Eliana Fleming
2/3/2025
Ahmed al-Sharaa (Al-Julani)

How Julani Is Reshaping Syria’s Political Landscape

Syria's New Rebel Leader: Al-Julani Declares Himself President and Dissolves Assad’s Regime

Eliana Fleming
The Iraq-ISIS war in 2018

Syria's Battle Against ISIS

Syria warns of ISIS resurgence after thwarted shrine bombing

Eliana Fleming
Bashar al-Assad, built a drug empire out of Captagon

Search for Fugitive Maher al-Assad Intensifies 

Search for Assad’s Fugitive Brother Escalates After $5.6 Billion Captagon Drug Empire Uncovered

Eliana Fleming
Israeli soldiers operating in the Syrian side of the border fence with Israel, northern Israel, December 25, 2024.

Border Zone Media Standoff

WATCH: Tensions Flare between IDF soldiers and Arab News Crew in Syrian Border Zone

Gila Isaacson
Syria at war.

France attacked Syria...am I hearing that right? France? 

France launches airstrikes on Islamic State Targets in Syria, Defence Minister confirms

Eliana Fleming
image of something

No Rush, Not Like The Country Is a Basket Case

Syrian leader al-Julani: Elections will require four years of preparation

Avi Woolf
Bashar and Asma Assad in simpler times.

Couldn't Happen To A Nicer Person

Report: Asma Assad possibly dying from cancer, unwelcome in UK

Avi Woolf
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Wouldn't Go THAT Far...

Vladimir Putin: Israel main beneficiary of events in Syria

Avi Woolf
Bashar al-Assad, built a drug empire out of Captagon

The Kingpin's Downfall

Assad's drug empire: Billions at stake as rebels target captagon trade

Avi Nachmani
Toys a "cultural invasion" to be stopped. Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Khamenei Insists Iran's Axis of Resistance Will Survive Syrian Setback

Khamenei warns: "Resistance will survive Syria's fall," despite setbacks

Eliana Fleming
Ex-Syrian dictator Bashar Assad.

"I'm A Sniveling and Monstrous Coward" Nah, Too On The Nose

Bashar Assad breaks his silence?

Avi Woolf
Aleppo Central Synagogue

What will happen to ancient Jewish shuls after Syria's civil war? 

Jewish heritage sites face uncertain future in Mohammed Al-Julani's Syria

Gila Isaacson
Bashar al-Assad

Assad's escape from Syria uncovered

This is how Russian agents smuggled Assad out of Syria

Eliana Fleming
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Sounds About Right

Benjamin Netanyahu to Iranians: Here's why your oppressors waste your money on terrorists | WATCH

Avi Woolf
Syrian rebels

After Assad's Fall, Syrian Rebels Prioritize Internal Stability Over Israel War

Report: Syrian rebels avoid confrontation with Israel, focus on stabilization efforts

Eliana Fleming
Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists.

Israel Fears Palestinian Authority Collapse Could Trigger Surge in Terrorism

Israel warns: Following Assad's regime collapse, Palestinian Authority could be next

Eliana Fleming
Syrian Rebels overthrow Assad's regime

Syrian rebels: "Jerusalem is next"

Concern in Israel about the unusual message from the Syrian rebels

Eliana Fleming
Illustration: Executions

Mass Graves and Manhunts in Damascus

Syria's new regime hunts Bashar al-Assad's torture chiefs

Gila Isaacson
Soldiers from Assad's army fight the Rebels (2016)

Growing intrigue

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked documents reveal secret Israel-Syria communications through mystery agent

Gila Isaacson