Syria

ANALYSIS:

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.

Report: Israel strikes Syrian targets after Iranian attack

Explosions reported near Damascus, days after Israeli ship shelled by Iranian-allied forces.

Satellite footage shows aftermath of US strikes in Syria

Image published by space technology company shows buildings destroyed by US air strikes targeting pro-Iranian militias in Syria.

US attacks Iranian-backed militia in Syria

At least 17 members of pro-Iranian militia in Syria killed in US air strike which comes in retaliation for rocket attack in Iraq.

IDF reveals how Israeli woman crossed border into Syria

Military releases results of investigation into incident where young woman crossed border into Syria before returning in a prisoner exchange

'I was looking for an adventure'

Israeli woman who crossed into Syria and was returned home questioned by Shin Bet and handed over to the police.

Why did an Israeli woman cross into Syria?

As conflicting reports emerge about the haredi woman who crossed the Syrian border, more questions remain to be answered.

Syrian sources fume over claims Israel included vaccines in deal

Source in Syria's opposition forces warns: 'Vaccines won't reach Syrian nation, they'll go to those loyal to Assad, and to his family.'

Woman who crossed into Syria lands in Israel

Netanyahu: I spoke twice with Putin, I asked for his help and he worked to return the Israeli woman who crossed the border into Syria.

'Prisoner exchange may signal bigger moves with Russian backing'

Middle East expert says looming prisoner exchange with Syria is likely a 'sign of things to come' in Israel-Syria relations.

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Israeli team heads to Russia to bring back woman held by Syria

Jet carrier Israeli team heads to Russia, is slated to bring back Israeli woman who strayed into Syria. 2 Syrians released in exchange.

Breakthrough made in efforts to return Israeli woman from Syria

Could Israeli woman held captive in Syria be returned to Israel this week? Significant progress reported in efforts to secure her release.

Father of late Lt Shir Hajaj: Has Israel replaced Yad L'Achim?

Herzl Hajaj furious at PM decision to release prisoners in exchange for girl who crossed border into Syria: 'Israel became Yad L'Achim.'

Deal to release Israeli woman held in Syria delayed

Negotiations hit snag after 2 Syrians held by Israel say they don't want to be deported to Syria. Israel hopes deal will be complete soon.

PM: We're in the midst of sensitive contacts over Syria affair

Netanyahu addresses efforts to free young haredi woman who accidentally crossed into Syria.

Israel negotiating with Syria to free woman who crossed border

Russia reportedly mediating negotiations in which Israel would free 2 prisoners in exchange for woman who accidentally crossed into Syria.

Syria claims Israel attacked near Damascus

Syrian media reports the country's air defense system intercepted "Israeli aggression" over Damascus.

IDF foils Iranian plot to spark war on Israel-Syria border

Newly declassified operation reveals IDF special forces units neutralized large explosive devices on border by Iranian agents.

Blinken stops short of recognizing Golan Heights as Israeli

Secretary of State to CNN: Control of the Golan important to Israel’s security. Legal questions are something else.

Russian troops trying to locate remains of missing IDF soldiers

The Russian military says it's attempting to locate remains of 2 Israeli soldiers missing since the 1982 Lebanon War.

Syria claims Israel attacked in southern part of the country

Alleged Israeli attack comes hours after anti-aircraft missile was fired at Israeli UAV over Lebanon.

'There are homes in Lebanon with guest rooms and missile rooms'

Defense Minister gives first-ever interview by Israeli minister to Alghad TV which broadcasts from Cairo.

Syria claims Israel conducted air strike in the Hama area

Syrian military source says the country's air defense systems intercepted the missiles and downed most of them.

US: We provided Israel with intel for Syria strike

Official say Israel carried out airstrike using American intel on Iranian warehouses in Syria used to import material for nuclear program.

Syria reports Israeli air strikes near Iraq border

Syrian media reports Israeli air strikes in the Deir Ezzor district and the city of Al-Bukamal. Pro-Iranian militias reportedly targeted.

Watch: Did Israel carry out latest attack on Syria?

While Syrian gov't sources are pointing the finger for last Wednesday's air strike killing 4 at Israel, Netanyahu's office refuses comment.

Syria claims: Israel attacked targets near Damascus

Syrian Army says country's air defense systems intercepted most of the Israeli missiles that were fired from the Golan Heights.