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Syria may be warming up to Israel after fall of Assad regime

By Jane Arraf
Published August 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT

For decades, Syria was one of Israel's most bitter enemies. The toppling of the Assad regime last year has led to surprising changes, including an Islamist government that might be warming to Israel.

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Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.
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