Syria

Syria claims Israel carried out air strikes

Syrian media outlets report Israeli air strikes targeted an air force base in Homs and another target on the Syria-Iraq border.

'Getting away with murder' - Syria rejoins international bodies

While Assad stands guilty of crimes against humanity, world powers like Russia & Iran continue assisting his regime.

Jordan’s King, Assad speak for first time in a decade

Jordan’s King Abdullah II receives call from Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad amid efforts to boost cooperation between the countries.

Fragments from Syrian rocket found in central Israel

IDF confirms: Surface-to-air missile fired towards Israel from Syria.

Reports of air strike in Syria, explosions heard in Israel

Syrian media report air strike in the Damascus area. Residents of central Israel report hearing explosions.

Iran and Syria vow to confront US sanctions

Iran and Syria vow to take “mighty steps” to confront US sanctions, say their relations will strengthen under Iran’s new leadership.

US-led coalition shoots down drone in eastern Syria

Fighter jet with US-led coalition shoots down drone in eastern Syria after it was deemed a threat.

Syria urges UN to take action against Israel

Syrian Foreign Ministry appeals to UN to prevent further attacks by Israel on its territory following Thursday night's air strike.

Lebanon: Israel blatantly violated our airspace

Lebanon's Defense Minister complains to UN following air strike on Syria that was attributed to Israel.

Syrian media reports Israeli air strike near Damascus

Syrian air defense systems reportedly confront "Israeli aggression" over Damascus.

Report: IDF attacks secret Hezbollah outpost

Syrian media reports 2 Israeli missiles fired at Hezbollah outpost on Syrian side of Golan Heights.

IDF drone falls in Syria

IDF reports no breach of security information.

Chemical weapons watchdog demands information from Syria

OPCW demands more information from Syria about destruction of two chlorine cylinders.

Senior Russian official confirms: IDF attacks on Syria deterred

A senior Russian source confirmed reports that his country is no longer turning a blind eye on Israeli strikes in Syria.

Russian official: Israel's new government no longer updates us

Russia no longer supports Israeli strikes in Syria, and is equipping the Syrians to defend themselves.

Report: Iran, Hezbollah men killed in Israeli attacks in Syria

Reports say a Hezbollah military commander and a senior Revolutionary Guards official were killed in air strikes attributed to Israel.

Syrian report: Israel carried out air strike in Homs

Syrian media: Country's air defense systems activated following an Israeli air strike on the city of Homs.

Syria claims Israel carried out air strikes near Aleppo

Syria says its air defenses were activated against "Israeli aggression" over the Aleppo area.

US drone strikes truck belonging to pro-Iran militia in Syria

US drone attack targets truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria, officials in the militia claim.

Assad sworn in for fourth term in office

Assad won the May election in a landslide, winning 95.1% of the votes.

Syria: Iranian fighter killed while on 'advisory' mission

Iranian news agency reports 'fighter' killed in 'advisory mission.'

Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and Syria

Pentagon says it is deeply concerned about attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days.

Report: Rockets fired at facility hosting US troops in Syria

US military denies any that US forces in Syria were attacked by rockets.

NBC analyst in Iran: Strikes against U.S. likely to continue

With American forces coming under fire following U.S. strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Syria, experts predict rise in hostilities.

Blinken: Strikes on pro-Iran targets send a strong message

US Secretary of State says strikes on pro-Iran fighters in Iraq and Syria should deter those fighters from attacking US forces.

Shells fired at US base in eastern Syria

Pro-Iranian militias fire shells at US base in eastern Syria following US air strikes against pro-Iran targets in Syria and Iraq.

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Lebanon’s unprecedented crisis exploited by Hezbollah and Iran

As Lebanon continues to slide toward total disaster, Iran and Hezbollah seem only interested in a total takeover of the country.

Report: Israeli tanks destroyed outpost in Syria

Tanks reportedly destroyed Syrian army outpost in which Hezbollah officials had been seen in recent months.

Syria claims Israel carried out air strike

Syrian media reports say the country’s air defense systems were activated against “Israeli aggression”.

Woman who was returned from Syria flees institution

Young Israeli woman who entered Syria and was returned to Israel flees the institution where she was under supervision.

Iran: Assad victory 'a big step towards restoring peace'

Syrian President's ally congratulated him on his landslide election victory.

State Department: Syrian elections are illegitimate

Despite two other candidates running, election in Syria is widely expected to give President Bashar Al-Assad a fourth seven-year term.

Three rockets fired from Syria towards Israel

One rocket misses the mark, explodes in Syrian territory. The other two explode in open areas in the Golan Heights.

Syria claims 1 civilian wounded in Israeli helicopter strike

State media says Israeli Apache helicopter attacked a house on Syrian side of the Golan.

Rabbi Avraham Hamra, rabbi for Syrian and Lebanese Jews, dies

Rabbi Avraham Hamra worked to bring Syrian Jews to Israel where he was instrumental in helping the community continue their culture.

Syria claims: Israel attacked Hezbollah targets

Syrian media reports that an Israeli helicopter struck Hezbollah targets in the Quneitra area.

Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike near Latakia

Reports in Syria: One person dead, six injured in Israeli air strike near Latakia.

Relations thawing between Syria and Saudi Arabia?

Senior Saudi delegation arrives in Syria for the first talks between the two countries in years. Meeting 'broke the ice,' official says.

Syria selects two candidates to run against Assad

Syria’s higher constitutional court selects two obscure figures to appear on ballots against President Bashar Al-Assad in May 26 election.

Iranian FM: Kerry told me about Israeli operations in Syria

In leaked audio, Mohammad Javad Zarif claims former Secretary of State informed him of more than 200 Israeli operations in Syria.

US General: Syrian missile strike in Israel was 'incompetence'

Head of US Central Command says Syrian missile that landed in Israel was the result of “incompetence” rather than a deliberate attack.

Assad applies to run in Syrian presidential election

Six people, including a woman, have applied to take part in the presidential race.

Chemical weapons watchdog strips Syria of its voting rights

The move follows OPCW investigation that found the Syrian air force used sarin and chlorine gas in three attacks.

Syria to hold presidential elections on May 26

President Bashar Al-Assad widely expected to win a fourth seven-year term.

Syria rejects report finding it used chemical weapons in 2018

Syria rejects global watchdog's report that found it used chemical weapons on a rebel-held town in 2018.

Is recent maritime unrest rocking the regional boat?

The seas are becoming another sphere in which Israel must spare no effort to halt Iran’s efforts to increase its regional foothold.

Syria claims Israel carried out air strike in Damascus area

Syrian media reports Israeli attack in the Damascus area. Most of the missiles were shot down.

'Horrific banned weapons used against innocent people'

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Horrific banned weapons are being used against innocent people.

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IDF destroyed Syrian outpost in daring 2020 operation

Israel reveals July 2020 operation inside Syrian territory in which IDF mined and destroyed enemy position.

Syrian President and his wife recover from COVID-19

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his wife, Asma, return to their regular duties after recovering from COVID-19.

Watch: Russian, Syrian forces pound rebel enclave

According to reports, Russian, Syrian airstrikes targeted densely-populated areas, hitting a hospital and killing local civilians.

Syrian sources: Israel launched missile strike on Damascus

Syrian news sources accusing Israel of missile strike on Iranian militia positions, no casualties reported.

The secretive life of the New Islamic State leader

Islamic State's new leader has led a secretive existence since last being seen in 2012.

Syria says Israel carried out air strikes in Damascus

Syrian media says air defense systems were activated due to "Israeli aggression."

Syria: 'No secret negotiations with the Zionist entity'

Official Syria news agency denies reports of secret peace talks with Israel, calls reports 'journalist fabrications.'

PM confirms search for remains of Eli Cohen

Object believed to belong to famed spy who was hanged in Syria turned over to Russian forces in al-Yarmouk refugee camp.

Assad and his wife test positive for COVID-19

Syria’s President Bashar Al-Assad and his wife, Asma, are in good health and will keep working in isolation at home.

Israeli woman who crossed into Syria indicted

State Attorney files charges against the young Israeli woman who scaled the security fence and entered into Syrian territory.

The plight of refugees in Syria

Dozens of murders have occurred in the al-Hawl refugee camp, where 65,000 refugees are housed, including many ISIS widows and orphans.

Missile strikes in northern Syria kill one person

Explosions rock local oil refineries near al-Bab and Jarablus following missile attacks near the Turkish border.