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John Kirby:

'No one is coming to rescue Hamas'

White House National Security Communications Adviser says the toppling of the Assad regime should send a signal to Hamas that it needs to move forward with a hostage release deal: Given where they are and how weakened they are, this is the moment to make this deal.

'No one is coming to rescue Hamas'

Global watchdog:

'Strikes on Syrian chemical weapons bring risks with them'

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says strikes on Syrian chemical weapons sites may risk contamination and the destruction of critical evidence.

'Strikes on Syrian chemical weapons bring risks with them'

Iranian Supreme Leader:

Not logical for Iranian army to fight in place of the Syrian army

In a series of posts on social media, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei excused Iran for failing to protect the Assad regime and attacked the west for Israel's military actions in Syria.

Not logical for Iranian army to fight in place of the Syrian army

IDF estimates:

Syrian regime collapse opened the way to Iran's nuclear sites

Defense officials believe that the elimination of 85% of the anti-aircraft systems in Syria which threatened Israeli jets, there is an opportunity to tend to Iran's nuclear program.

Syrian regime collapse opened the way to Iran's nuclear sites

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IDF destroys Syrian strategic weapons

Hundreds of IAF aircraft struck Syrian fighter jets and helicopters, Scud missiles, UAVs, cruise missiles, surface-to-sea precision-guided missiles, surface-to-air missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, radars, rockets, and more.

IDF destroys Syrian strategic weapons

US citizen found near Damascus after 7 months in prison

Travis Timmerman, who was arrested after entering Syria on foot earlier this year, freed by men with a hammer as prisoners of the Assad regime have been set fee.

US citizen found near Damascus after 7 months in prison

Operation Bashan Arrow

Navy Commander in Chief: 'It was a historic day'

Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy VADM David Saar Salama praised the strikes on the Syrian fleet. 'It's not over till it's over.'

Navy Commander in Chief: 'It was a historic day'

Netanyahu to Sullivan:

'Israel will do its utmost to defend itself against all threats'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discussed regional developments, especially the reality-changing events in Syria.

'Israel will do its utmost to defend itself against all threats'

Prime Minister pushes back on Syria takeover allegations

Collapse of Syrian regime created vacuum on Israel's border, deployment temporary until force committed to 1974 agreement is established in Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarifies.

Prime Minister pushes back on Syria takeover allegations

Report:

Rebels in Syria avoiding confrontation with Israel

The rebel forces who toppled Assad's regime are concentrating their efforts on stabilizing the country, rebuilding its establishments, and bringing reconciliation between the various sects.

Rebels in Syria avoiding confrontation with Israel

BBC reporter implies Jews still live in Syria in large numbers

BBC chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet sparked an outcry after she suggested that Syrian Jews want to return to Damascus following the fall of Assad, despite the fact that only a handful of Jews remain in the entire country.

BBC reporter implies Jews still live in Syria in large numbers

Footage from the buffer zone:

IDF seizes Syrian tank and weapons

A brigade-level operation has concluded on the peak of Mount Hermon in the Buffer Zone. Forces located a Syrian army outpost containing a cache of weapons.

IDF seizes Syrian tank and weapons

Min. Katz to Sec. Austin:

'Chance now for deal to return all hostages, including Americans'

Defense Minister Israel Katz tells US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: "The zero-tolerance policy towards violations of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon will continue."

'Chance now for deal to return all hostages, including Americans'

Israel fears PA will collapse following Assad regime example

The defense establishment is closely monitoring the situation in the PA which has seen increased internal unrest and destablization efforts, and fears its collapse 'could lead to a wave of terrorism.'

Israel fears PA will collapse following Assad regime example

Leading Syrian rebel group fears Israel and US, report says

Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) wants international recognition - clashes with Israel mean it won't receive that, Sky News Arabia reports.

Leading Syrian rebel group fears Israel and US, report says

Khamenei: US and Zionist regime planned Assad's downfall

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims the main reason for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's downfall was US, Israeli planning in 'dark rooms.'

Khamenei: US and Zionist regime planned Assad's downfall

Danon on MSNBC:

'Israel will take all necessary steps to neutralize threats'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN in interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell: We are not getting involved in the fight within Syria, but we are taking the measures to protect ourselves. We will not allow the Iranians to come back to our border.

'Israel will take all necessary steps to neutralize threats'

Russian official:

'Russia securely transported Assad to its territory'

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov asked whether Russia would hand over Assad for trial: Russia is not a party to the convention that established the International Criminal Court.

'Russia securely transported Assad to its territory'

Blinken:

'We will support Syrian government that renounces terrorism'

Secretary of State says US committed to recognizing and supporting a new Syrian government that rejects terrorism, eliminates chemical weapons stockpiles, and safeguards the rights of minorities and women.

'We will support Syrian government that renounces terrorism'

US indicts 2 Assad regime officials for torture, war crimes

Following fall of the Assad regime, US announces indictment of former Syrian Air Force intelligence officers Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud for the torture of prisoners, including US citizens.

US indicts 2 Assad regime officials for torture, war crimes

Netanyahu's warning to Syria:

'We want good relations but will respond strongly to threats'

PM issues statement to the new regime that will assume power after the fall of the Assad regime, says it must not allow Iran to reestablish itself in Syria or to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah through Syria.

'We want good relations but will respond strongly to threats'

Operation Bashan Arrow:

320 targets struck, 80% of Syrian military capabilities destroyed

IDF publishes new details on the operations in Syria to prevent Assad's weapons from falling into the hands of Islamists who toppled his regime.

320 targets struck, 80% of Syrian military capabilities destroyed

Druze mayor:

We fear that ISIS will take over Syria

The mayor of Ein Qiniyye, which sits adjacent to the border, described the Druze community's feelings after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.

We fear that ISIS will take over Syria

US official backs Israeli operations in Syrian territory

A US administration official expressed support for Israel's advance into Syrian territory telling Kan News: 'No nation can tolerate terror groups being right on their doorstep'

US official backs Israeli operations in Syrian territory

US sanctions Assad's father-in-law

US Treasury announces sanctions against Fawaz al-Akhras, father-in-law of former Syrian President, whose registered address is in London.

US sanctions Assad's father-in-law

Blinken warns:

'ISIS might exploit the situation in Syria'

US Secretary of State cautions that ISIS might exploit the current situation in Syria to regain strength, but stresses the United States' resolve to prevent that from happening.

'ISIS might exploit the situation in Syria'

Reports:

Israeli tanks are about 20 km from Damascus

In the wake of the toppling of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Israel has struck more than 250 targets across Syria. Reports say the IDF has taken control of nine villages in the southern suburbs of Damascus.

Israeli tanks are about 20 km from Damascus

Saudi Arabia:

'Israel determined to sabotage Syria's security'

Saudi Arabia continues recent trend of criticism of Israel, this time denouncing IDF operations at the UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Golan Heights.

'Israel determined to sabotage Syria's security'

Syrian rebels, al-Qaeda ties, and why Israel should worry

For Israel, the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham represents a dangerous development. Op-ed.

Syrian rebels, al-Qaeda ties, and why Israel should worry

Report:

IRGC leaders ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad

The Telegraph reports that IRGC commanders are pointing fingers at one another “in angry terms” for the collapse of Assad’s regime. Some are calling for the dismissal of Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani.

IRGC leaders ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad

Amb. Danon to UN: Israel's presence in Syria is temporary

IDF will safeguard Israel's security, Israel is not intervening in the Syrian conflict, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon tells UN Security Council Pres. Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Amb. Danon to UN: Israel's presence in Syria is temporary

Netanyahu:

'Today everyone understands importance of our being on Golan'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a rare press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on the 'historic' fall of the Assad regime in Syria.

'Today everyone understands importance of our being on Golan'

A cold war hot victory: The meaning of Assad's fall

The writer affords us convincing and compelling reasons to give thanks for Assad's fall at the hands of Islamist Turkey-supported rebels. Whether Syria democratizes or not is secondary to what is analyzed below. Opinion.

A cold war hot victory: The meaning of Assad's fall

Israeli source:

Indirect talks being held with sources in Syrian rebel groups

'There is someone to speak to on the other side, and messages were passed,' Israeli source says. The US is supportive of Israel's actions in Syria; Egypt condemns.

Indirect talks being held with sources in Syrian rebel groups

Watch: Paratroopers enter Syrian territory

IDF publishes first footage of paratroopers entering Syrian territory in order to distance threats from border towns in the Israeli Golan Heights.

Watch: Paratroopers enter Syrian territory

Report:

Turkey knew of plans to topple Assad regime - six months ago

Rebels informed Turkey of plans to topple Assad regime, urged, 'Don't intervene.' Turkish sources say government did not approve plans, due to concerns of regional instability.

Turkey knew of plans to topple Assad regime - six months ago

Sa'ar to foreign journalists:

'Israel temporarily took over areas in Syria to prevent a 10/7'

Foreign Minister holds briefing for foreign media explaining Israel's actions following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, calls for international action to protect minorities in Syria such as the Kurds.

'Israel temporarily took over areas in Syria to prevent a 10/7'

Zvi Yechezkeli on Assad's fall:

'This is a golden hour for Israel, a chance that won't return'

Analyst Zvi Yechezkeli says Israel made the right move in taking over the Syrian Golan Heights, stresses that 'the Shiite axis has collapsed,' Syria will take many years to recover from civil war.

'This is a golden hour for Israel, a chance that won't return'

'We'll see tomorrow'

Syrian Prime Minister reveals final conversation with Assad

Prime Minister Mohammad al-Jalali told Sky News Arabia that he is working for a 'quick and smooth' transition and that most ministers are still working as usual from their offices in Damascus.

Syrian Prime Minister reveals final conversation with Assad

At Defense Minister's instruction:

IDF takes control of additional sites in Syria

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders IDF to destroy terror infrastructure, heavy weapons in southern Syria- including in the area beyond the buffer zone.

IDF takes control of additional sites in Syria

After Assad's fall

Syrian soccer changes its logo and colors

Syrian Soccer Federation announces redesign of the team’s logo and kit, changing their color from red to green.

Syrian soccer changes its logo and colors

Photos:

Sayeret Shaldag soldiers operate in the Syrian Hermon region

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos from Sunday's operation by the 5101st Unit (Sayeret Shaldag) in the Syrian Hermon region, after the toppling of the Assad regime.

Sayeret Shaldag soldiers operate in the Syrian Hermon region

US official:

'We're monitoring the status of Syria's chemical weapons'

After collapse of Assad regime, senior US official says the White House is focusing on the next steps in Syria, which include engaging with local groups, consulting regional leaders, and continuing efforts to combat ISIS.

'We're monitoring the status of Syria's chemical weapons'

Blinken on Assad regime:

'After 14 years, the Syrian people finally have reason for hope'

Secretary of State says the US strongly supports a peaceful transition of power in Syria.

'After 14 years, the Syrian people finally have reason for hope'

After Assad regime collapses

US Army strikes over 75 ISIS targets in Syria

US Central Command says the strikes were meant to prevent ISIS from taking advantage of the current situation to reconstitute in central Syria.

US Army strikes over 75 ISIS targets in Syria

Assad regime collapse:

FBI still offering reward for info on journalist Austin Tice

FBI offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the safe return of American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria in 2012.

FBI still offering reward for info on journalist Austin Tice

Kremlin:

'Assad and his family were granted asylum in Russia'

Kremlin confirms reports that toppled Syrian President and his family have arrived in Moscow after being granted asylum in Russia.

'Assad and his family were granted asylum in Russia'

Prof. Eyal Zisser:

'IDF should not deploy more forces in Syria'

Prof. Eyal Zisser says that the collapse of Assad regime is "a major blow and setback for Iran and Hezbollah" and agrees that it happened thanks to Israel’s military operations in Lebanon

'IDF should not deploy more forces in Syria'

Hadash Party:

'Fall of Assad was an American, Zionist conspiracy'

A publication in Arabic from the Hadash Party claims that the US and Israel conspired to topple the Assad regime.

'Fall of Assad was an American, Zionist conspiracy'

Report:

Israel considering advancing further into Syria

The political echelon is discussing whether or not to take control of areas deeper in Syrian territory to prevent them from falling into the hands of Islamist rebels.

Israel considering advancing further into Syria

Biden:

'Iran made a historic mistake when it launched a war on Israel'

US President Joe Biden discussed the fall of the Assad regime and noted that it would not have been possible if not for Israel delivering blows on Iran and Hezbollah and Ukraine's fight against Russia.

'Iran made a historic mistake when it launched a war on Israel'

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IDF soldiers operate along Syrian border

Following the fall of the Assad regime, the IDF has released footage of its troops operating along the Syrian border as well as the work to fortify the engineering barrier along the border.

IDF soldiers operate along Syrian border

Chief of Staff to recruits:

'We are operating in Syria to protect the country'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met Golani Brigade recruits and told them Ground troops are engaged in combat on four fronts: 'Judea and Samaria, in Gaza, in Lebanon, and Syria.'

'We are operating in Syria to protect the country'

'Hope to meet you soon'

ZAKA's humorous reaction to Assad's downfall

The ZAKA organization quipped that it was a shame that it did not get to assist the ousted Syrian leader in packing.

ZAKA's humorous reaction to Assad's downfall

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Iranian Embassy in Damascus ransacked by rebels

Video from a reporter on the ground in Damascus shows the embassy of Iran, which backed the Assad regime, in shambles after rebels took the capital and the regime fell.

Iranian Embassy in Damascus ransacked by rebels

First time since 1973

IDF in control of Syrian Mount Hermon

The IDF has captured the Syrian side of Mount Hermon which was abandoned by the army of now-former President Bashar al-Assad.

IDF in control of Syrian Mount Hermon

Netanyahu on northern border:

'Assad's fall opens new opportunities for entire region'

PM speaks near Syrian border, hails fall of the Assad regime as a "historic day" for the Middle East and vows that no hostile force will be allowed to establish itself on the Israel-Syria border.

'Assad's fall opens new opportunities for entire region'

Avigdor Liberman:

'We need to monitor how Assad's fall affects Jordan'

Former Defense Minister warns that Israel must be cognizant of the regional implications of the fall of the Assad regime, not merely what happens on the Israel-Syria border.

'We need to monitor how Assad's fall affects Jordan'

Final image of the Assad regime:

Syrian PM leaves home to transfer power to the rebels

Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalal evacuates with opposition members to a hotel in Damascus, where the transfer of power to the rebels will take place, in a symbol of the end of the Assad era.

Syrian PM leaves home to transfer power to the rebels

Where's Assad? Did his plane crash?

Rumors abound as to the Syrian president's whereabouts following the fall of his government. Senior Syrian army officers claim he fled the country, but Israeli sources are uncertain.

Where's Assad? Did his plane crash?