Syria

Netanyahu: Israel-Russia relations preventing Syria flare-up

PM Netanyahu meets Russian President Putin. 'We are determined to combat Iran's aggression.'

How dangerous is it to talk positive about Israel in Syria?

Syrian says: A wrong word or talking to an Israeli risks you going to prison.

'We will not give Iran a base near our border'

PM Netanyahu says Iranian entrenchment in Syria will be the focal point of discussion in his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia tomorrow.

Syrian President meets Iran's Supreme Leader

Syrian President visits Iran for the first time since start of Syrian conflict, thanks Iran for its assistance.

Analysis: Iran hints at major confrontation with Israel

Iran blames Israel for rise of radical Sunni Islam, indicates major confrontation with Israel in the near future.

Report: Assad regime carried out over 300 chemical attacks

New report Syria has carried out hundreds of chemical attacks on civilians since deal to destroy chemical weapons.

Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Rouhani say US withdrawal from Syria is a positive step that would help stabilize the situation.

Watch: PM confirms artillery strikes on Iran target in Syria

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms IDF fired on positions in Syrian Golan Heights, just two miles across from Israeli border.

Report:

Two Iranian soldiers killed by Israeli strike in Syria

Syrian report claims at least two Iranian Revolutionary Guard members killed, others injured after Israel hits targets near border.

Report: Israeli attack on Syria

Syrian media reports Israeli attack in Kuneitra area; Jerusalem maintains silence.

US withdrawal from Syria 'weeks away', says top general

Head of US military’s Central Command says start of withdrawal of ground troops from Syria is likely just weeks away.

Russia urges Israel to stop Syria air strikes

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister urges Israel to stop carrying out air strikes on Syria, says such strikes destabilize the situation.

Implications of Russia delivering S-300 missiles to Syria

Russia delivers S-300 air defense batteries to Syria, placed beside what is believed to be Iranian weapons manufacturing facility.

UAE minister: Iran's presence in Syria must be reduced

Watch: UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs criticizes Iran, says it is exporting missiles to Yemen and Syria.

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.

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.”

S-300 deployment in Syria progresses

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

Senate breaks with Trump on Syria

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Netanyahu meets senior Russian officials

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

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Shots fired at IDF soldiers near Syrian border

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

Russia: 'Arbitrary' Israeli strikes in Syria must stop

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

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.

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.

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.'

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.'

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

Hermon ski resort to reopen tomorrow

Ski resort closed today in light of tensions in the north, 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.'

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

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

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.

Netanyahu hints at daytime strike against Syria

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

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Trump and Erdogan discuss Syria

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