Contractors reported the security staff at GHF sites were often unqualified, unvetted, heavily armed, and acted with little oversight: 'There are innocent people being hurt. Badly. Needlessly,' one said ■ The GHF says claims 'categorically false'

Syria's chances of becoming a regional linchpin are boosted – and marred – by neighbors eyeing territory, financial deals and political gains. An Israeli deal could 'rehabilitate Turkey and Israel's relations,' a diplomat tells Haaretz

Despite its success in the Iran war, Israel lacks the economic, technology and soft power assets to wield true power