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IDF thwarts infiltration attempt along Syrian border

IDF soldiers identify terrorists placing explosives near border fence. IDF forces and IDF aircraft fire at the terrorists.

ANALYSIS: How Israel and the US are working to contain Iran

Iranian efforts to expand militarily in Iraq and Syria face fierce opposition from Israel and the US.

US imposes sanctions on Assad's son

Bashar Al Assad's eldest son among 14 Syrian officials placed under sanctions by the US government Wednesday.

DM visits IAF: Israel knows how to use its capabilities anywhere

DM suggests countries of region remember that 'the State of Israel has infinite capacity and we know how to use it.'

Hezbollah promises retaliation

Hezbollah denies attempted attack on Israel, promises to retaliate for death of terrorist killed in Syria.

Syria accuses US of 'terrorist act'

Syrian ambassador to Iran criticizes incident in which US fighter jet flew close to Iranian passenger plane over Syrian skies.

'Syria and Lebanon will bear direct responsibility for attacks'

Defense Min. Gantz meets with senior IDF officials, says Syria, Lebanon, to bear responsibility for attacks emanating from their soil.

Israel's message to Hezbollah

Israel sends message to Hezbollah: Death of terrorist in alleged attack was not intended.

IDF attacks Syrian military targets

Air strike is response to earlier fire from Syria towards the Golan Heights.

Explosions reported near Israel-Syrian border

Israeli civilian car damaged by shrapnel in Golan Heights after explosions heard at Israel-Syrian border.

Assad and allies win majority in parliamentary elections

In widely expected victory, Syrian President's party and allied candidates take 177 seats out of 250 in parliament.

Report: Seven killed in airstrike in Syria

Official Syrian news agency says Israeli planes strike Iranian military sites near Damascus.

Germany arrests two Syrians for aiding Islamist execution

Two Syrians arrested in Germany on suspicion of helping to carry out execution by group linked to Al-Qaeda.

Netanyahu warns Assad against Iran entrenchment in Syria

Netanyahu: 'Israel will continue to take actions necessary to prevent you from creating another terror and military front against Israel.'

New airstrikes in Syria attributed to Israel kill 9 fighters

9 Iranian fighters killed in a second wave of airstrikes in Syria attributed to Israel, observer group claims, bringing death toll to 15.

Report: 6 killed in air strike in Syria

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says air strikes attributed to Israel killed six fighters.

Report: Seven fighters killed in Syria air strikes

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says seven fighters, including two Syrian soldiers, killed in air strikes attributed to Israel.

Report: 2 killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Syrian media claims Israeli Air Force attacked targets in southern and eastern Syria.

The Pentagon's expert on Syria speaks

Former Secretary of Defense's most senior adviser, Dana W. White, in special interview.

Jewish heritage sites in Syria and Iraq have been destroyed

Nearly half the Jewish sites in Syria have been ruined. The fate of most Iraqi sites is unknown.

ANALYSIS:

Despite airstrikes, Iranian forces massing on Israeli border

Tens of thousands of Iranian-linked militiamen have been integrated into Syrian army - with many of them now stationed near Israeli border.

Report: 12 Iranian militia fighters killed in Syria airstrikes

'Unidentified drones' attack military base used by Iran in eastern Syria soon after base was reinforced with new supplies and fighters.

Syria claims it was hit by Israeli airstrikes

Israeli aircraft reportedly struck targets in northern Syria, near Lebanese border, Syrian media claim.

Report: 4 Jewish sites in Iraq require "urgent" action

Jewish Cultural Heritage Initiative releases report on 368 Jewish heritage sites in Iraq and Syria, viability of preservation efforts.

Syria to lift coronavirus curfew

Syria to lift overnight curfew starting Tuesday and allow movement between governorates.

1920 - The year the conflict commenced

The conflict commenced in Spring 1920 when the main actors, Jews, Arabs and British clashed in the streets and alleys of Jerusalem. Op-ed.

Bennett: Iran leaving Syria, but could come back

Outgoing Defense Minister Naftali Bennett holds ceremony to mark turnover of ministry to Benny Gantz.

7 pro-Iranian fighters killed in Syria airstrikes

Airstrikes on Syrian-Iraqi border kill seven pro-Iranian soldiers, monitor group says.

Report: Iran building new tunnel at Syria military base

Iran reportedly building new tunnel at the Imam Ali military base in eastern Syria which is capable of storing advanced weapons systems.

Lebanon asks West to stop Israeli violations of its airspace

Lebanon asks Security Council members to pressure Israel to stop its violations of Lebanese airspace for Syria strikes.

Covid-19 in the Middle East: Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia

Assessment of the various Middle Eastern countries' responses to the corona pandemic, and the diplomatic and defense implications. Opinion.

Putin must ditch Assad, Iran and Maduro ASAP

Before Iran becomes the enemy on his southern border, Putin must let Israel and the US make up for his mistakes in Syria. Op-ed.

Documentation: The missile plant destroyed in Syria airstrike

Satellite images reveal the missile plant destroyed this week near Aleppo, Syria.

Pompeo: Iran must leave Syria

US Secretary of State addresses Israeli reports that Iranian forces are pulling out of Syria, closing military bases.

'There is great success here for Israel'

Energy Minister on Iran reducing its activities in Syria: Iran has failed to implement its plan but it doesn't mean they've stopped trying.

Security officials:

Iran reducing presence in Syria

Bennett: We are more determined than Iran because for us it is a matter of life and death.

14 pro-Iranian militiamen killed in airstrikes in Syria

Israel 'likely' behind airstrikes on pro-Iranian militias in Syria, observer group says, after 14 fighters killed in strikes.

Syria claims Israel carried out air strike

Syrian media claims Israeli aircraft carried out an air strike on a scientific research center in Aleppo.

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Second wave of airstrikes attributed to Israel in Syria

After series of Israeli airstrikes in southwestern Syria, observer group reports explosions targeting Hezbollah positions in northern Syria.

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Airstrikes in Syria targeted Hezbollah forces on Israeli border

Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted Hezbollah positions on Syrian side of the Golan Heights, were intended to prevent Hezbollah attack.

Syria claims: Israel attacked in Quneitra region

Syrian media reports that Israel launched an air strike on targets in the Quneitra region.

Bennett: We are pushing Iran back in Syria

Defense Minister says Israel will no longer allow threats to grow beyond its borders, Israel's enemies have not reconciled to Jewish State.

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7 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Iranian stronghold in Syria

Seven killed in Israeli airstrikes in Damascus. Strikes reportedly targeted Iranian and Hezbollah stronghold.

Hours before Syria airstrikes, Defense Minister hinted at attack

Syria reports airstrikes on Damascus - just hours after Israeli Defense Minister hints at upcoming operation.

Syria claims: Israel attacked in Damascus

Syria claims Israeli air force attacked targets in southern Damascus.

Syria claims: Israel carried out an air strike

Syrian media report that Israeli aircraft carried out an air strike near the city of Palmyra. Israel not commenting.

Report: Attack targeted Imad Mughniyah's son

Following reports of IAF aircraft firing at Syrian-Lebanon border, Al-Arabiya reports target was son of Hezbollah senior eliminated in 2008.

Report: Israeli drone strikes Hezbollah vehicle in Syria

Hezbollah terrorist organization claims no casualties in Israeli strike near Jdaidit Yabous crossing.

Syrian regime blamed for chemical attacks

For the first time, Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says Assad regime is behind toxic gas attacks.

Syria claims Israel attacked near Homs

Syrian media claims Israeli aircraft attacked near city of Homs from Lebanese territory.

ANALYSIS: The real coronavirus disaster in Iran and Syria

Assad insists no coronavirus cases in Syria despite reports of major outbreak, hundreds of deaths.

US and British soldier killed in Iraq rocket attack

Three killed in rocket attack on Iraqi military base. Hours later, retaliatory strikes target pro-Iranian militia in neighboring Syria.

Report: Syrian air defense systems activated

Syrian media reports: Air defense systems activated in Homs and Quneitra. Israeli aircraft reportedly seen over the area.

Assad announces parliamentary elections in April

Syrian President says parliamentary elections will be held on April 13 in areas of the country controlled by the government.

ANALYSIS: Turkey announces war on pro-Assad coalition in Syria

February death toll in Syria the highest in nearly 2 years as Erdogan all but declares war on Assad's forces.

Dozens of Turkish soldiers killed in air strike in Syria

Turkish army vows to retaliate after air strike kills at least 29 Turkish soldiers in the northwestern Idlib province.

Report: Israeli aircraft carry out attack in Syria

Syrian television reports that Israeli helicopters attacked several Syrian army positions in the Quneitra area.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Damascus

IDF confirms air strike on terrorist targets belonging to Islamic Jihad in both Damascus and Gaza.

ANALYSIS: Turkey now technically at war with Russia and Syria

Turkish troops shell Syrian army positions while Russian air force bombs Turkish positions in Idlib, Syria.

Syrian journalist: Jews 'make miracles out of the impossible'

Watch: Syrian journalist refutes claim that Israel thwarts democracy in Arab countries, praises the Jewish people.