The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers.

Local armed groups have taken control of most of Daraa province, including Daraa city, a war monitor says. This comes as a rebel alliance moves in on Homs after taking two other key cities.

Syrian opposition forces claim to have taken control of Daraa city in southwestern Syria. The Syrian Defense Ministry has not yet confirmed or denied that rebels are in control of Daraa.

Israel conducted airstrikes on Syrian military sites in Daraa governorate Monday, continuing a pattern of near-daily operations since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Daraa governorate ...

On the street side, a row of young olive trees stands symbolically. This green oasis in the heart of Daraa contrasts sharply with the shattered homes around it. “I came back here in 2019 ...

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Daraa, Syria (SANA)- A mural being executed by artists from Daraa as part of the “You Are with Us” campaign encapsulates dozens of faces symbolizing all segments of society who were subjected ...

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Israeli warplanes hit a town south of Syria's capital as well as the southern province of Daraa late on Tuesday, residents, security sources and local broadcaster Syria TV said.

Hundreds of Syrians demonstrated in the southern Daraa province on Tuesday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for the demilitarization of southern Syria. Protesters ...