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Photos show IDF attack targeting Iranian headquarters

ISI satellite company releases photographs of the IDF attack against the Iranian Quds Force headquarters in Syria.

Photos show IDF attack targeting Iranian headquarters

Report: 11 killed in IDF strikes in Syria

11 killed, including 7 foreign fighters, in Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets in Syria, observer group reports.

Report: 11 killed in IDF strikes in Syria

Senior Security Official:

'The rules have changed - we'll hit back hard for every attack'

IDF hits dozens of Iranian-linked targets in Syria following rocket attacks on northern Israel. Six Syrian missile batteries destroyed.

'The rules have changed - we'll hit back hard for every attack'

Bennett sends message to Iran's leaders

"The rules have changed: Anyone who fires at the State of Israel during the day does not sleep at night."

Bennett sends message to Iran's leaders

Pentagon: ISIS used US withdrawal to regroup

New Pentagon report finds that ISIS has strengthened its abilities and has recovered from elimination of its leader.

Pentagon: ISIS used US withdrawal to regroup

IDF attacks dozens of terror targets in Syria

IDF fighter jets attack dozens of military targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force and the Syrian army.

IDF attacks dozens of terror targets in Syria

Report: Islamic Jihad terrorist targeted in Damascus airstrike

Syria claims building next to Lebanese embassy bombed in Damascus airstrike. Islamic Jihad terrorist's son and bodyguard killed.

Report: Islamic Jihad terrorist targeted in Damascus airstrike

Key Syrian White Helmets backer found dead in Istanbul

Founder of the Mayday Rescue group, was found dead near his home in central Istanbul; circumstances around his death were unclear.

Key Syrian White Helmets backer found dead in Istanbul

Assad: 'Israel has conquered our land'

Bashar al-Assad says more than 100,000 Syrian troops killed in civil war, blasts Israel for 'conquering' Syrian land.

Assad: 'Israel has conquered our land'

Turkey: Israel sought to create 'terror state' in Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister claims a group of countries, led by Israel, sought to establish terrorist state in northern Syria.

Turkey: Israel sought to create 'terror state' in Syria

Assad: Trump is the best US president

Syrian President on Donald Trump: He's the best president because he is the most transparent.

Assad: Trump is the best US president

Analysis: Turkish invasion in Syria leads to new development

Turkish and Syrian forces have clashed following the Turkish invasion of northern Syria.

Analysis: Turkish invasion in Syria leads to new development

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 special forces used Kurdish intel to bag ISIS leader

US retreat from Syria likely prevented war with Iran

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.

US confirms death of ISIS spokesman

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.

Is Putin the new power broker in the Middle East?

ISIS spokesman killed hours after leader

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

ISIS spokesman killed hours after leader

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?

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

Trump's SyrIa withdrawal is actually a stroke of genius

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.'

Trump declares success in Syria, lifts sanctions on Turkey

Live: Trump makes a statement on Syria

Trump makes official announcement on conflict in Syria.

Live: Trump makes a statement on 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.

McConnell introduces resolution against Trump's Syria withdrawal

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.

Turkey: No need to initiate another operation in Syria

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.

ANALYSIS - How the US killed the Kurdish autonomy project

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.

Kurdish fighters leave besieged town in northern Syria

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.

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

Trump: ISIS is 'totally under control'

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

Trump: ISIS is 'totally under control'

'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.

'Israel should support the Kurdish in 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.

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

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.

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

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.”

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

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.

Erdogan: We'll never declare a ceasefire in Syria

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.

House to vote on resolution condemning Syria withdrawal

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.

Trump to impose sanctions over Turkish action 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.

IDF fires towards suspected drone on Syria border

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?

Analysis: Chaos in Syria intensifies after US abandons 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.

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

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.

France, Germany suspend arms exports to Turkey

Erdogan: Syria operation won't stop

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

Erdogan: Syria operation won't stop

'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.

'The rules of the game have changed'

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.

Israel rips Turkish invasion of Syria, warns of ethnic cleansing

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.

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

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.

US moves two British ISIS members from Syria

Erdogan: Turkish army has begun operation in Syria

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

Erdogan: Turkish army has begun operation in Syria

Graham threatens Turkey with 'sanctions from hell'

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

Graham threatens Turkey with 'sanctions from hell'

Trump: We're going to be watching Turkey

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

Trump: We're going to be watching Turkey

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.

ANALYSIS: Trump creates a new war zone in Syria

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.

Pentagon shocked, disappointed by US troop withdrawal in Syria

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.

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

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.

US opens door to Turkish takeover of northern Syria

Lebanon says Syrian who 'phoned' Israel arrested

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

Lebanon says Syrian who 'phoned' Israel arrested

Turkey downs drone on Syria border

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

Turkey downs drone on Syria border

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."

Exiled Syrian director sends New Year's greetings to Israelis

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.

Pompeo: Syria used a chemical weapon

Syrian army sends reinforcements to border with Israel

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

Syrian army sends reinforcements to border with Israel

Damascus says second drone downed in 48 hours over south Syria

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

Damascus says second drone downed in 48 hours over south Syria

Report: UAV destroyed in Syria

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

Report: UAV destroyed in Syria

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: Five killed in attack on pro-Iranian militias

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.

Report: At least 10 killed in airstrikes in Syria

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?

Israel and Iran: How will this end?