The new governor of the Damascus region has articulated a surprisingly soft stance on Israel's aggressive action in both ...

"Our problem is not with Israel. We don't want to meddle in anything that will threaten Israel's security," Damascus Governor ...

Despite Julani's reported request, Israeli authorities allegedly stated they had received no formal communication on the ...

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

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the U.S., died in Plains, Ga. on Sunday at age 100. Here's a look back at his legacy ...

HADEEL AL-SHALCHI, BYLINE: Sitting in a massive office furnished with Syrian arabesque wooden chairs and painted walls, Damascus governor Maher Marwan greeted the NPR team. Wearing a suit and tie ...

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

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, Governor Maher Marwan, 42, said that Syria's new government did not want to seek conflict with Israel, which has been striking strategic military ...