Syria

US special forces used Kurdish intel to bag ISIS leader

Russia’s Putin appears to become the geo-political beneficiary of the turmoil in Syria.

US retreat from Syria likely prevented war with Iran

US confirms death of ISIS spokesman

State Department official confirms that Abu al-Hassan al-Muhajir was killed in operation in Syria.

Is Putin the new power broker in the Middle East?

President Trump touts a 'great outcome' in Syria as Russia and Turkey agree on a plan to patrol the northern border.

ISIS spokesman killed hours after leader

Kurdish fighters say ISIS spokesman Abu Hassan al-Muhajir was killed in joint US-Kurdish raid.

ANALYSIS:

Does al-Baghdadi's death spell the end of ISIS?

President Trump announced the death of ISIS founder and chief al-Baghdadi. But does that spell the death of ISIS as well?

Trump's SyrIa withdrawal is actually a stroke of genius

Trump declares success in Syria, lifts sanctions on Turkey

US President says Turkey has agreed to make temporary ceasefire with Kurdish forces permanent. 'US did it, no one else.'

Live: Trump makes a statement on Syria

Trump makes official announcement on conflict in Syria.

McConnell introduces resolution against Trump's Syria withdrawal

Senate Majority Leader, other top Republican senators, warn Trump's withdrawal from Syria benefits Assad, ISIS, Russia and Iran.

Turkey: No need to initiate another operation in Syria

Turkish defense ministry says it was informed by US that Kurdish withdrawal from Syria safe zone is complete.

ANALYSIS - How the US killed the Kurdish autonomy project

Trump's pullout from Syria and green light to Turkish invasion is latest US betrayal of Kurdish efforts to achieve autonomy, independence.

Kurdish fighters leave besieged town in northern Syria

Dozens of Kurdish fighters leave town of Ras al-Ain as part of ceasefire deal agreed upon between the US and Turkey.

Pompeo, Netanyahu discuss Trump's Syria pullout, Iranian threat

Following ceasefire deal in northern Syria, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Binyamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.

Trump: ISIS is 'totally under control'

Trump defends Middle East policy following ceasefire agreement reached with Turkey.

'Israel should support the Kurdish in Syria'

Dilliman Abdulkader, a Kurdish policy expert, thinks that it would be in Israel’s interest to support Kurdish in northeastern Syria.

Trump to Erdogan: Let's work out a deal, don't be a fool!

In letter last week, US President urged Turkish President to make a deal with the US on Syria.

US Amb. to UN calls on Turkey to end attack in Syria immediately

Ambassador Kelly Craft addresses Security Council Stake Out on Syria, criticizes Turkish military action.

Trump on Turkish invasion of Syria: 'It's not our border'

Trump continues to defend decision to withdraw troops from Syria, calling it "strategically brilliant." “Our soldiers are totally safe.”

Erdogan: We'll never declare a ceasefire in Syria

Turkish President tells Trump Turkey will never declare ceasefire and will not negotiate with Kurdish forces.

House to vote on resolution condemning Syria withdrawal

Vote on resolution condemning President Donald Trump's decision to pull back troops in northern Syria likely to take place on Wednesday.

Trump to impose sanctions over Turkish action in Syria

US to raise steel tariffs, end negotiations for $100 billion deal over Turkey's attack on the Kurds in Syria.

IDF fires towards suspected drone on Syria border

IDF soldiers open fire at suspicious object near the border with Syria. Investigation finds no drones infiltrated Israel.

Analysis: Chaos in Syria intensifies after US abandons Kurds

Can America's allies in the Middle East continue to depend on the US after Trump clears way for Turkish attack on the Kurds?

Trump: Those who got US into Middle East quicksand are inept

US President responds to criticism of his withdrawal from Syria, allowing Turkish assault on the Kurds.

France, Germany suspend arms exports to Turkey

France and Germany announce arms exports to Turkey have been suspended in response to its offensive against Kurdish fighters.

Erdogan: Syria operation won't stop

Turkish President declares operation against Kurdish militia in northern Syria will continue "no matter what anyone says."

'The rules of the game have changed'

MK Zvi Hauser (Blue and White) warned about two years ago against the US withdrawal from Syria: Israel has done nothing in these two years.

Israel rips Turkish invasion of Syria, warns of ethnic cleansing

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts Turkey's invasion of northern Syria, warns Turkey not to ethnically cleanse Kurds.

Pompeo: We didn't give Turkey a green light to invade Syria

Secretary of State dismisses criticism that decision to withdraw from northern Syria was an authorization for Turkey to invade.

US moves two British ISIS members from Syria

Two members of the ISIS cell known as "The Beatles" moved out of detention center in Syria and are in American custody.

Erdogan: Turkish army has begun operation in Syria

Turkish president confirms start of military campaign in Syria following US pullout.

Graham threatens Turkey with 'sanctions from hell'

South Carolina Senator says Congress will impose devastating sanctions on Turkey if it launches operation in Syria.

Trump: We're going to be watching Turkey

US President warns Turkey: If any of our people get hurt, big trouble.

ANALYSIS: Trump creates a new war zone in Syria

Pro-Assad, Russian forces prepare to face Turkish forces as US withdrawal clears way for new conflict.

Pentagon shocked, disappointed by US troop withdrawal in Syria

President Trump's surprise announcement to withdraw US troops from Northern Syria amid Turkey invasion plans blindsides the Pentagon.

Trump: Time for other countries to sort out mess in Syria

'Time to get out of these ridiculous endless wars,' says President Trump, as US withdraws from northern Syria ahead of Turkish operation.

US opens door to Turkish takeover of northern Syria

President Trump speaks with Turkey's Recep Erdogan, confirms US forces to withdraw from northern Syria, sparking fears among local Kurds.

Lebanon says Syrian who 'phoned' Israel arrested

Suspect 'contacted Israeli phone numbers,' Lebanese army says.

Turkey downs drone on Syria border

Turkey's air force downs unidentified drone which breached Turkish air space six times.

Exiled Syrian director sends New Year's greetings to Israelis

Writer and Director Kamal Alhasson blesses "our Israeli brothers" with "a year of peace, security and victory over Iran."

Pompeo: Syria used a chemical weapon

Secretary of State says US concluded that the Assad regime used chlorine as a chemical weapon in an attack in May.

Syrian army sends reinforcements to border with Israel

Syrian government sends troops, tanks to border following claimed downing of two drones.

Damascus says second drone downed in 48 hours over south Syria

Drone shot down near Damascus was not Israeli, IDF spokesman says.

Report: UAV destroyed in Syria

Syrian state TV reports that a drone was destroyed over a suburb of Damascus.

Report: Five killed in attack on pro-Iranian militias

Sky News reports attack on pro-Iranian Shiite militias in the Syrian city of Al Bukamal, near the border with Iraq.

Report: At least 10 killed in airstrikes in Syria

Airstrikes targeting pro-Iranian forces on Syria-Iraq border kill at least 10. Arab outlets claim Israel behind airstrikes.

Israel and Iran: How will this end?

Iran is using Syria to try to erode Israel's security superiority in the Middle East. Are Israeli responses sufficient?

US: We have proof that Iranian tanker transferred oil to Syria

State Department says it has evidence that Adrian Darya 1 transferred its crude oil to the Syrian government, breaking assurances it gave.

Netanyahu:

'Iran stepping up attempts to attack Israel from Syria'

PM Netanyahu meets Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, explains Israeli responses to Iranian buildup in Syria.

Iran places air defenses at base attacked in Syria

Revolutionary Guards forces accompany multiple vehicles with anti-aircraft batteries into base in Syria which serves Shi'ite militias.

'We will not permit accurate missiles in Lebanon'

"The IDF will not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria or develop accurate missiles in Lebanon," says IDF Chief of Staff.

UK summons Iranian ambassador

UK govt. condemns Iran for violating its promise not to deliver oil to Syrian entities under EU sanctions.

18 Iranian-backed fighters killed in east Syria airstrikes

Airstrikes kill 18 pro-Iranian fighters in Syria, monitor group claims, after explosions reported on Iraq-Syria border.

Iranian-linked groups launch rockets at Israel from Syria

IDF reports projectiles launched from Syrian territory at Israel by pro-Iranian militia groups.

Report: Iraqi militias attacked near Syria border

Explosions heard near Syria-Iraq border. Arab media report they were the result of an attack on Iranian-affiliated Iraqi militias.

Druze delegation to Syria arrested at border

Dozens of Galilee and Carmel Druze attempting to reach Syria via Jordan arrested at Jordan River border crossing.

US sanctions Iranian shipping network

US Treasury sanctions 16 companies, multiple vessels as part of Revolutionary Guard-run network to ship oil to Syria.

Will Netflix make a joke of Israel's most legendary spy?

More than any other person, Eli Cohen earned the Mossad its reputation as one of the best intelligence services in the world.

Report: Iran building massive new military base in Syria

Base capable of housing thousands of troops, precision missiles months away from completion, largest base Iran has ever built in Syria.