Alawite beliefs are esoteric and syncretic, blending Islamic, Christian, and Gnostic elements
Alawite beliefs are esoteric and syncretic, blending Islamic, Christian, and Gnostic elements
Fighting on Syrian coast dies down, exact victim numbers remain unknown
Syrian gov't sends large reinforcements to Alawite coastal areas
Israel concerned about growing Turkish influence, support for Palestinian terror groups
Hezbollah tries to retrieve weapons stores left in Syria after Assad collapse
Syrian President al-Sharaa signals desire for peace, says his gov't is no threat to Israel