The Islamic State claimed responsibility on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) for an attack in eastern Syria that killed two Syrian army soldiers, the jihadist group’s first deadly operation against the Syrian government since February.
Monday’s (May 11, 2026) attack in the eastern province of Hasakah points to the lingering threat posed by the Islamic State as President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to consolidate government authority over the country, nearly 1-1/2 years after he ousted Mr. Bashar al-Assad.
