Jaysh Al Islam

How Saudi Arabia surrendered its influence in the Middle East

A series of decisions under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has led the Kingdom down a path of irrelevance.

The international community has let the murder in Syria go on for too long

The US and France have talked a big game when it comes to responding to gas attacks in Syria, but in the absence of a broad and coherent Syria policy, can they make a difference?

Outrage as gas attack near Syrian capital kills at least 42 civilians

Regime forces strike eastern Ghouta's Douma district in a midnight attack allegedly using a chemical agent, rescuers and medics say, sparking condemnation and retaliation vows.

Fighters start to quit last opposition pocket of Syria's Ghouta

The first batch of fighters from Jaish al Islam are being transported to Jarablus from the town of Douma as part of an evacuation deal, leaving behind only undecided hardline fighters, regime media and a war monitor say.

The Bravehearts of Syria

A group of men led a fairly successful military campaign against the Assad regime until most of them were killed, imprisoned or maimed. Their absence changed the course of the Syrian resistance.

What’s happening in eastern Ghouta?

Described by the humanitarian officials as a "monstrous campaign of annihilation,” and a possible “massacre,” the Syrian regime’s recent bloody campaign on eastern Ghouta began on February 19.

Explosion hits opposition on Syria-Jordan border

At least 23 opposition fighters were killed and dozens more wounded in a suicide blast in southern Syria near the border with Jordan.