The governor of Damascus faced major backlash in the Arab world for his comments about making peace with Israel. But what do Israelis and Syrians want?

The governor of Damascus faces backlash after he tells NPR that he wants the U.S. to mediate cordial relations with Israel.

In Damascus beauty parlors, Syrian women hope looking good will help them feel better about a future they fear. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 31, 2024.) ...

After the downfall of the Assad regime, how can Syrians reconcile and form an inclusive government for all citizens? NPR speaks with Mona Yacoubian with the United States Institute of Peace.

FADEL: Syria has never recognized Israel as a state ... the Israeli foreign ministry said that it rejected any overture from HTS. And, Leila, like you said, it was remarkable - for two reasons.

So why did his feared military disintegrate when rebel fighters swept across Syria to take the capital? Leila Fadel reports from Syria, and we should warn you - this is a story about Syria's civil ...

and Syrian people were dancing in the streets. DETROW: Morning Edition host Leila Fadel is in Damascus, and she joins us on the line now. Hey, Leila. LEILA FADEL, BYLINE: Hi. DETROW: What's ...