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Trump: 100% of ISIS caliphate has been liberated

Trump says officials will announce next week that “100 percent” of the ISIS caliphate had been liberated.

Trump: 100% of ISIS caliphate has been liberated

Pompeo: Withdrawal from Syria 'not the end of America's fight'

“The drawdown of troops is essentially a tactical change. It is not a change in the mission.”

Pompeo: Withdrawal from Syria 'not the end of America's fight'

S-300 deployment in Syria progresses

Special documentation of one site deploying advanced air defense batteries in northern Syria exposes launchers ready to fire.

S-300 deployment in Syria progresses

Senate breaks with Trump on Syria

Republican-led Senate approves symbolic legislation opposing abrupt withdrawal of troops from Syria and Afghanistan.

Senate breaks with Trump on Syria

Iranian MP asks Russia to activate S-300s during Israeli strikes

Heshmat-Allah Falahat Pishe calls for activation of Russian missile batteries against Israeli planes.

Iranian MP asks Russia to activate S-300s during Israeli strikes

Trump: We need to protect Israel, keep some US forces in Syria

President shows flexibility on Syria withdrawal, says US will leave some forces in Syria, citing protection of Israel and other interests.

Trump: We need to protect Israel, keep some US forces in Syria

Report: US-led coalition attacked Syrian forces

Syria's state media claims that US-led coalition forces attacked positions held by Assad regime in Syria, causing casualties.

Report: US-led coalition attacked Syrian forces

Senate opposes withdrawal from Syria and Afghanistan

Republican-led Senate advances largely symbolic legislation opposing plans for any abrupt withdrawal of troops from Syria and Afghanistan.

Senate opposes withdrawal from Syria and Afghanistan

Netanyahu meets senior Russian officials

Russian representatives reiterate Russia's commitment to the maintenance of Israel's security.

Netanyahu meets senior Russian officials

Islamic Jihad: We will attack Israel's big cities

Senior member of Islamic Jihad says the terror group has prepared 'surprises' for Israel in the next war by virtue of Iranian, Syrian aid.

Islamic Jihad: We will attack Israel's big cities

Merkel: Iran's policy in Syria threatens Israel

German Chancellor tells Israeli TV Germany is working to ensure Iranian forces don’t get “too close to the Golan Heights.”

Merkel: Iran's policy in Syria threatens Israel

Galant: Israel has a plan to kick Iran out of Syria

Absorption Minister and former General says Israel has plan ready to get Iran out of Syria, adds that Russia and Israel on the same page.

Galant: Israel has a plan to kick Iran out of Syria

Analyst: Israeli strikes on Iranian targets 'as fair as can be'

U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Gunnery Sergeant Jessie Jane Duff discusses latest on IDF strike against Iranian targets in Syria.

Analyst: Israeli strikes on Iranian targets 'as fair as can be'

Shots fired at IDF soldiers near Syrian border

IDF troops operating in enclave near Syrian border fence identify shots fired towards them. Nobody wounded.

Shots fired at IDF soldiers near Syrian border

Iron Dome battery deployed in central Israel

In light of security tensions on Syrian border in north and Gaza border in south, Iron Dome battery deployed in Gush Dan.

Iron Dome battery deployed in central Israel

Russia: Publicizing Syria attacks is related to the elections

Russian ambassador to Israel argues that Israel's publicizing of air strikes in Syria is a political move related to upcoming elections.

Russia: Publicizing Syria attacks is related to the elections

Putin and Erdogan agree to coordinate actions in Syria

Russian President and Turkish counterpart meet in Moscow in the wake of US decision to withdraw forces from Syria.

Putin and Erdogan agree to coordinate actions in Syria

Is the publication of the bombings related to the elections?

Why did Israel move from ambiguity to a “show and tell” policy with regard to its actions in Syria?

Is the publication of the bombings related to the elections?

Russia: 'Arbitrary' Israeli strikes in Syria must stop

Russian spokeswoman: 'We should never allow Syria to become an arena where geopolitical scores are settled.'

Russia: 'Arbitrary' Israeli strikes in Syria must stop

Israel's open war on Iran

Why Israel went public with its war on Iran

ANALYSIS: It is not the elections, but the facts on the ground that have Israel revealing its war on Iran.

Why Israel went public with its war on Iran

Syria's UN envoy threatens Ben-Gurion Airport

Syria's UN Ambassador says if Security Council doesn't act against Israeli attacks on his country, Syria will retaliate.

Syria's UN envoy threatens Ben-Gurion Airport

Iranians 'far from realizing their plans in Syria'

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror tells A7: 'Iranians have missiles in Syria, if there's war they'll use large part against State of Israel.'

Iranians 'far from realizing their plans in Syria'

Syrian opposition activist:

'Arabs should ally with Israel, Iran is more dangerous'

Syrian opposition activist and writer Issam Zeitoun said: 'Notion Israel is tyrannical, arrogant, expansionist, racist state is a lie.'

'Arabs should ally with Israel, Iran is more dangerous'

Likud's Yehuda Glick on IDF strikes in Syria and Israel Elex

Months-long planned mission for IDF strikes on Iranian targets in Syria carried out after rocket fired from Syria shot down.

Likud's Yehuda Glick on IDF strikes in Syria and Israel Elex

'Scrambling to defend the people of Israel'

Brigadier General (res.) Ram Shmueli: No one can beat our air force pilots; canceling ambiguity stems from professional considerations.

'Scrambling to defend the people of Israel'

Report: 21 dead in Israeli strikes in Syria

Syria monitor group says death toll in Israeli attacks in Syria on Monday has risen to 21, including 12 Iranian soldiers.

Report: 21 dead in Israeli strikes in Syria

'We will continue to block Iran’s efforts to use Syria'

Netanyahu issues warning to Syria and Iran at the start of his meeting with the President of Ukraine.

'We will continue to block Iran’s efforts to use Syria'

Hermon ski resort to reopen tomorrow

Ski resort closed today in light of tensions in the north, to reopen tomorrow.

Hermon ski resort to reopen tomorrow

Netanyahu:

'We will hurt anyone who tries to harm us'

Prime Minister blasts Iran, Syria following attack on the Golan Heights. 'We will not ignore acts of Iranian aggression.'

'We will hurt anyone who tries to harm us'

'Iran attempted to send Israel a message with Golan attack'

IDF says Iranian attack on Golan was planned long in advance, signals escalation by Tehran.

'Iran attempted to send Israel a message with Golan attack'

'We are prepared to eliminate Israel'

Iranian air force chief says Tehran regime prepared for 'decisive battle' with Jewish state which will lead to its destruction.

'We are prepared to eliminate Israel'

Report: 11 dead in Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Russia reports that four Syrian soldiers killed by Israeli strikes, while monitor group says total of 11 people dead in attack.

Report: 11 dead in Israeli airstrikes in Syria

These are the Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria

Sunday night's air strikes in Syria targeted weapons storage sites, an Iranian intelligence site and an Iranian training camp.

These are the Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria

Ex-envoy blasts Trump: He has 'no plan'

Brett McGurk, former US special envoy for anti-ISIS coalition, says Trump has "no plan" for what comes after forces withdraw from Syria.

Ex-envoy blasts Trump: He has 'no plan'

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

IDF attacks targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force in Syrian territory.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

Erdogan to Trump: Turkey ready to take over Syria's Manbij

Turkish President tells Trump Turkey is ready to take over security in Syria’s Manbij as US withdraws troops.

Erdogan to Trump: Turkey ready to take over Syria's Manbij

Netanyahu hints at daytime strike against Syria

Israeli PM hints that Israel retaliated Sunday against Syria after rocket fired at Golan Heights.

Netanyahu hints at daytime strike against Syria

Report: Russian-built defense network downed 7 Israeli missiles

Russia claims four Israeli F-16 fighter jets attacked Syria during rare daytime airstrike, says 7 missiles were intercepted during attack.

Report: Russian-built defense network downed 7 Israeli missiles

Russia to Israel: No more air strikes on Damascus airport

Arabic newspaper reports Russia has told Israel it would not tolerate further air strikes near the Damascus International Airport.

Russia to Israel: No more air strikes on Damascus airport

Poll: Majority of US citizens want troops to stay in Syria

Vast majority of Americans oppose Trump's decision to pull out troops from Syria, do not believe ISIS is defeated.

Poll: Majority of US citizens want troops to stay in Syria

Iran to Netanyahu: We're not going anywhere

Iran vows to keep its military forces in Syria, following warning by Israeli premier. 'Watch out, one day Iranian missiles may hit you.'

Iran to Netanyahu: We're not going anywhere

Israeli general warns US withdrawal from Syria is a red flag

Former NSA Yaakov Amidror warns that US pullout from Syria endangers Kurds, empowers Turkey, and sends troubling message to American allies.

Israeli general warns US withdrawal from Syria is a red flag

Israel supplying weapons to Syrian rebels, says ex-IDF chief

Outgoing Israeli army chief says Israel armed Syrian rebels in ongoing civil war.

Israel supplying weapons to Syrian rebels, says ex-IDF chief

Netanyahu warns Iran: You had better leave Syria - now

After Iran denies it is has military presence in Syria, Netanyahu advises Iran to 'get out of there fast', vowing to intensify air campaign.

Netanyahu warns Iran: You had better leave Syria - now

Iran: We don't have a military presence in Syria

Iran dismisses claims by Israeli officials that Iranian targets in Syria were attacked.

Iran: We don't have a military presence in Syria

Trump and Erdogan discuss Syria

Turkish President and US President discuss creation of "security zone" in north Syria.

Trump and Erdogan discuss Syria

Trump: We'll 'devastate' Turkey's economy if they attack Kurds

US President warns Turkey against harming Kurds after US pullout from Syria.

Trump: We'll 'devastate' Turkey's economy if they attack Kurds

Analysis: How Israel is winning the war against Iran

IDF no-holds-barred response to Al Quds commander Soleimani's tunnels, build up in Syria, and aid to Hamas has dealt a strong blow to Iran.

Analysis: How Israel is winning the war against Iran

'No need to pretend that we're not behind Syria airstrikes'

Likud MK explains PM Netanyahu's decision to formally announce Israel's responsibility for attack on Iranian base in Syria.

'No need to pretend that we're not behind Syria airstrikes'

Netanyahu confirms:

Israel attacked Iranian weapon storehouses in Syria

PM confirms Israel attacked Iranian storehouses at Damascus airport.

Israel attacked Iranian weapon storehouses in Syria

Syria urges UN to take action against Israel

Syrian Foreign Ministry complains to UN following air strike near Damascus which it blames on Israel.

Syria urges UN to take action against Israel

Israel reportedly attacks Syria

Syrian news agency says Israeli warplanes attacked Damascus on Friday.

Israel reportedly attacks Syria

Eizenkot: Israel attacked Syria thousands of times

In an interview with the New York Times, IDF Chief of Staff sheds light on shadowy war with Iran in Syria.

Eizenkot: Israel attacked Syria thousands of times

American withdrawal from Syria begins

US forces begin pulling out of Syria, in accordance with President Trump's orders to end US deployment in war-torn country.

American withdrawal from Syria begins

'Trump is prepared to attack Syria again in the future'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers speech in Cairo, vows to continue fight against ISIS and Iran.

'Trump is prepared to attack Syria again in the future'

Russia blames US for Iranian presence near Israeli border

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister tells i24News deal to move Iranian military from Syrian border failed because of US oil sanctions.

Russia blames US for Iranian presence near Israeli border

Pompeo: US redoubling efforts to pressure Iran

During visit to Jordan, Secretary of State says withdrawal from Syria will not jeopardize efforts to pressure Iran and fight ISIS.

Pompeo: US redoubling efforts to pressure Iran

Israel to US: Recognize Israeli sovereignty in Golan

Report: Israel urging US to recognize sovereignty over Golan Heights to 'compensate' Israel for US pullout from Syria.

Israel to US: Recognize Israeli sovereignty in Golan

Bolton: US forces to remain in Syria to counter Iran

Top Trump adviser US will not pull troops out of Syria until Turkey vows not to attack Kurdish forces, adds withdrawal could be partial.

Bolton: US forces to remain in Syria to counter Iran

Bolton warns Syria against using chemical weapons

US National Security Adviser arrives in Israel, warns Syria there's no change in US position against the use of chemical weapons.

Bolton warns Syria against using chemical weapons