"Syria is ready ... to solve this decades-old problem imposed on us by a previous regime," Syria's foreign minister said.
Leaks from Syria’s draft constitution reveal a requirement for the president to be Muslim, raising concerns over inclusivity.
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa faces pressure at home, as Damascus looks to boost ties among Arab states.
Russia's military bases in Syria now operate under former Islamist rebels' watch as Damascus redefines Moscow's role.
For the Druze, these may be historical days leading to self-rule, self-defense, or perhaps even self-determination in some form or the other.
“Discovering the fates of those missing persons and searching for more graves is one of the greatest legacies left by the Assad regime,” said a colonel in Syria's new government.
There may be a window of opportunity for better ties with Syria, however it seems the new policy in Jerusalem may close that window.
Five members of the seven-strong preparatory committee are either in HTS or close to the group, and there are no Druze or Alawite members, both of which are significant minorities in Syria.
A one-day dialogue in Damascus could signal a new chapter for Syria – but will HTS’s influence stifle real change?
Activists and human rights groups are demanding the prosecution of Khaled al-Fares, who is accused of aiding Syrian forces in tracking down and killing American journalist Marie Colvin in 2012.
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