Michelle Kellerman

UN envoy Ger Pedersen says a dark chapter left deep scars in Syria, but he's now looking forward with, quote, cautious hope for a new chapter to begin. Pedersen has been trying for years to negotiate a transitional government in Syria and now may have a real chance at that with Assad out of the way. The lead rebel group, though, is a UN-designated terrorist organization.

UN envoy Ger Pedersen says a dark chapter left deep scars in Syria, but he's now looking forward with, quote, cautious hope for a new chapter to begin. Pedersen has been trying for years to negotiate a transitional government in Syria and now may have a real chance at that with Assad out of the way. The lead rebel group, though, is a UN-designated terrorist organization.

Pedersen says he's heard from armed groups and Syrian activists alike that they're willing to protect state institutions, Against retribution and harm, he says it's time for everyone to prioritize dialogue. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

Pedersen says he's heard from armed groups and Syrian activists alike that they're willing to protect state institutions, Against retribution and harm, he says it's time for everyone to prioritize dialogue. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

Israel has made clear to the world that its response is now complete. And so we again call on Iran. to stop its attacks against Israel and rein in its terrorist proxies.

Israel has made clear to the world that its response is now complete. And so we again call on Iran. to stop its attacks against Israel and rein in its terrorist proxies.