Syria

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.

Syria praises Hezbollah attack on Israel

Assad regime expresses 'pride' after Hezbollah terrorist organization fires anti-tank missiles at IDF base.

Hezbollah attacks weren't retaliation for 'Israeli drone attack'

Arab reports: Hezbollah retaliated for attack on Iranian target in Syria, not alleged Israeli drone attack on Hezbollah site in Beirut.

US forces attack in Syria, leaving 40 dead

US attacks Al-Qaeda leaders in Syria who were 'responsible for attacks threatening US citizens,' US Dep. of Defense says.

Israeli Druze: The case of Hezbollah and Syria

Druze living in Golan Heights remain loyal to Syria and see Israel's strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon as unnecessarily aggressive.

Israel to UN: "Recognize Syria's role in hosting Iran"

"The Syrian regime knowingly allows its territory to be used by Iran and its proxies for terrorist activities," UN Ambassador Danon says.

Report: Israel and Hezbollah agree to partial ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah reach unwritten agreement to cease attacks in Lebanon, report say.

PM briefs Gantz on security, signaling Israel may strike Syria

Netanyahu briefs rival candidate Benny Gantz on security situation, signaling Israel may be on verge of larger military action.

'When we need to, we'll act with great force'

Likud's Min. Galant warns: 'Hamas is playing with fire, we'll decide timing and conditions of war.'

Smiling on the plane:

These are the terrorists who were eliminated in Syria

IDF unveils information about terrorists who were eliminated while trying to carry out drone attack.

Report: Israel attacked in Lebanon

Lebanese media report that Israel targeted PFLP in Bekaa region, near Syria border.

Iran-linked militia blames Israel for drone attack in Iraq

Iraqi militia claims Israel behind drone bombing attack Sunday in western Iraq, near border with Syria.

PM: If someone tries to kill you, kill him first

Netanyahu vows zero tolerance for Iranian 'aggression', says countries allowing terrorists to operate will 'face the consequences'.

IDF reveals: Iran attempted drone kamikaze attacks on Israel

Iranian kamikaze drone attacks were repulsed by Israel Thursday, IDF spokesperson says, prior to attacks on Iranian base.

'It's not pleasant to be the Iranian commander today'

National Security Research Institute Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin says Israeli strikes in Syria show exceptional intelligence.

Report: 5 killed in Israeli strikes in Syria

War monitor claims 2 members of Hezbollah and 1 Iranian killed during Israeli strikes near Damascus.

Iran denies its forces were attacked in Syria

Iran claims Israel, US do not have the strength to damage Iranian targets in Syria after Israel says it foiled drone attack.

'IDF only thing preventing Hamas takeover of Judea and Samaria'

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz slams PA chairman Abbas for not condeming bombing in which teenage girl was murdered on Friday.

Israel thwarted Iranian armed drone attack

IDF confirms strikes against Iranian targets after intelligence reports of planned attack on northern Israel.

ANALYSIS - Turkey and Iran exacerbating crisis in Syria and Iraq

Turkey supporting Islamists in Syria as Iran furthers takeover of war-torn country.

'Not all of Baumel's remains were returned to Israel'

Terror leader Ahmed Jibril says Israel received 'half a body,' any transfer of remains contingent on release of living terrorists.

Pompeo:

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Secretary of State says US will take every action it can to prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria.

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Western intelligence sources say tanker filled with Iranian oil is headed towards Syria, in violation of American sanctions.

Explosions heard in Syria's Hama region

Syrian news agency says hostile missile downed over Masyaf area.

ANALYSIS: How Syrian war could turn into global conflict

Global community mistakenly believes Syrian civil war is winding down, but Turkey's Erdogan is preparing invasion of Kurdish territory.

Mysterious GPS disruption in Israeli airspace ends

Russian military denies it was responsible for disruption in GPS signals in Israeli airspace.

Hezbollah's latest victims: Syrian high school students

Hezbollah members sell drugs to Damascus-area high school students, capitalizing on the trauma and distress, local residents say.

'Time to eliminate Revolutionary Guard leader'

Analyst of Arab issues says Iran knows they have no business in Syria, Iraq, suggests eliminating Revolutionary Guard's terror leader.

Report: Israeli missile strike on southern Syria

Syria claims projectile fired from Israel landed in Quneitra province along border with Israel.

Israeli-Arab captured by ISIS: Bring me home

BBC Arabic broadcast a rare testimony of an Israeli who joined ISIS in Syria in recent years and now wants to come back to Israel.

Iranian tanker, leaking oil, captured off of Syrian coast

Oil tanker seen leaking oil near Syrian port city captured, is latest proof of Iranian attempts to skirt US sanctions.

An Israeli journalist in the heart of Syria

A few months ago Efrat Lichter flew into the center of Syria. She came back with a story would’ve been hard to believe.

Syria claims Israel attacked weapons warehouse

Syrian news agency says Israel attacked weapons warehouse belonging to Iranian militias.

Plane accidentally fired missile at Syria

Pilot accused of recklessness for launching missile at suspicious target without identifying target first.

Israeli minister: We're the only ones killing Iranians

Tzachi Hanegbi boasts that Israel is the only country "killing Iranians", referencing Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites in Syria.

The issues fought about in 1948 are those of 2019

Report: Hezbollah readying for war with Israel

Hezbollah commanders talk about the next war with Israel, and what it might look like, the Daily Beast reports.

Syria, Iran plan responses to Israeli airstrikes

Syrian Pres. Assad discusses Israel's 'attacks on Syria,' US peace plan, in secret meeting with Iranian official.

Israel identifies Hezbollah precision missile project commander

Israel says Iran-backed Hezbollah possesses arsenal of 100,000 to 150,000 rockets.

Report: Hezbollah forces on the move

Hezbollah forces set up camp on Syria-Lebanon border, report says.

'When Baumel's identity was confirmed, officers cried'

The Washington Post speaks with Israel's forensic center about the moving moment when MIA soldier Zachary Baumel's bones were identified.

Bolton welcomes detention of supertanker in Gibraltar

US National Security Adviser welcomes detention of supertanker containing Iranian oil and headed to Syria.

Gibraltar detains oil supertanker bound for Syria

Attempted delivery to Syria could also be violation of US sanctions on Iranian oil exports.

Syria accuses Israel of 'state terrorism'

Assad regime turns to UN Security Council after Israeli airstrikes on Iranian and Hezbollah targets, accuses Israel of 'state terrorism.'

Satellite photo reveals damage from attack in Syria

Satellite image shows large hangar on the outskirts of Damascus, which likely stored advanced weapons, completely destroyed.

ANALYSIS: IAF action in Syria part of escalating war with Iran

IAF carries out one of its largest operations against Iranian and Hezbollah targets in Syria

Report: Death toll in Israeli air strikes on Syria rises to 15

Air strikes on Damascus and Homs attributed to Israel killed 15 people, observer group claims, most of them Iranian soldiers.

Syria claims Israel attacked in Damascus and Homs

Syria's air defense systems intercept missiles south of the capital. Four reported dead, including a baby.

Syria searching for additional missing Israelis

According to reports, the searches are carried out with the encouragement and support of Russia.