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What are advanced missiles doing in Syria?

Russia deploying Iskander ballistic missiles in Syria.

What are advanced missiles doing in Syria?

Photos show aftermath of Syria air strike attributed to Israel

ISI intelligence agency documented destruction caused by air strike in western Syria attributed to the Israel Air Force.

Photos show aftermath of Syria air strike attributed to Israel

Report: Body of Israeli spy Eli Cohen removed from Damascus

Israel not commenting on rumors circulating on social media. Cabinet ministers unaware of such a development.

Report: Body of Israeli spy Eli Cohen removed from Damascus

Report: Israel attacked Syrian missile development center

Syrian state media claims 'Israeli raid' wounded six.

Report: Israel attacked Syrian missile development center

Syria: Suicide bombers attack military post

Suicide terrorists destroy tank, kill soldiers, in northwestern Syria.

Syria: Suicide bombers attack military post

Syria: Blacklist of IRGC serves Israeli interests

Syria condemns Trump’s decision to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization.

Syria: Blacklist of IRGC serves Israeli interests

Germany: Hold Assad accountable for chemical attacks

German Foreign Minister says those responsible for use of chemical weapons in Syria must be held accountable.

Germany: Hold Assad accountable for chemical attacks

Netanyahu: We deterred Hamas

PM Netanyahu says Israel blocked Hamas' supply routes, Iran's entrenchment in Syria.

Netanyahu: We deterred Hamas

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Moscow on eve of Israeli elections

Israeli PM and Russian president agree to meet in Moscow on Thursday following phone conversation on future of Iranian forces in Syria.

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Moscow on eve of Israeli elections

Danon: Does the UN want to give the Golan to jihadists?

Israeli ambassador at UN Security Council discussion on the Golan: No nation would give up strategic land to its most dangerous enemy.

Danon: Does the UN want to give the Golan to jihadists?

Syrian TV claims Israel attacked in Aleppo

Syrian media outlets report explosions at airport in Aleppo targeted Iranian weapons depots.

Syrian TV claims Israel attacked in Aleppo

Nasrallah urges 'resistance' after US Golan recognition

Hezbollah leader: Only way for Syrians to take back their land is "resistance, resistance and resistance".

Nasrallah urges 'resistance' after US Golan recognition

Syria asks Security Council to discuss Golan recognition

Syria asks for urgent meeting to discuss the US decision to recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory.

Syria asks Security Council to discuss Golan recognition

Syria: Trump blatantly attacked our sovereignty

Syria blasts US recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan, says Trump has no authority to "legitimize the occupation".

Syria: Trump blatantly attacked our sovereignty

Lebanon: US recognition of Golan violates international law

Lebanon criticizes US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, says it undermines peace efforts.

Lebanon: US recognition of Golan violates international law

Arab League: Reinstating Syria not on the agenda

Arab League not planning to discuss reinstating Syria's membership at a summit later this month.

Arab League: Reinstating Syria not on the agenda

Syria vows to 'liberate' the Golan

Syrian government responds to Trump, says Golan Heights will remain "Syrian and Arab".

Syria vows to 'liberate' the Golan

White House: ISIS eliminated in Syria

White House says ISIS has lost its final territory in Syria.

White House: ISIS eliminated in Syria

Arab League: Golan Heights 'occupied Syrian territory'

Arab League rejects Trump’s announcement on Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, supports Syria.

Arab League: Golan Heights 'occupied Syrian territory'

Trump: US to leave 400 troops in Syria

US President says 400 troops will remain in Syria, including 200 near border with Israel, but says his strategy is unchanged.

Trump: US to leave 400 troops in Syria

Watch: A moving embrace from dad

Military father surprises his son after serving in Syria for 10 months.

Watch: A moving embrace from dad

US to leave 1,000 troops in Syria, despite planned 'withdrawal'

Months after Trump vowed to pull US out of Syria, US reportedly planning to leave almost half of troops currently stationed in Syria.

US to leave 1,000 troops in Syria, despite planned 'withdrawal'

US lawmakers: Affirm Israeli sovereignty over the Golan

US Senators Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton and Rep. Mike Gallagher respond to IDF's revelation of Hezbollah's actions in Syria.

US lawmakers: Affirm Israeli sovereignty over the Golan

Growing suspicion: Iran to manufacture missiles in Syria

Satellite images show construction of building in north-eastern Syria believed to be Iranian missile-building facility.

Growing suspicion: Iran to manufacture missiles in Syria

Prime Minister:

'Iran and Hezbollah - we know what you are doing'

PM addresses revelation of secret Hezbollah unit which planned attacks in Israel. 'What we uncovered today is just the tip of the iceberg.'

'Iran and Hezbollah - we know what you are doing'

Hezbollah's secret exposed

Hezbollah established a terrorist infrastructure based in southern Syria in order to harm Israel from within Syria.

Hezbollah's secret exposed

Syria blasts Senator Graham over comment on Golan

Syrian government condemns senior Republican senator who said Golan Heights should remain "forever" under the control of Israel.

Syria blasts Senator Graham over comment on Golan

ANALYSIS: ISIS problem growing despite defeat of Caliphate

ISIS is making “calculated” moves aimed at maintaining the ability to continue the Jihad against “apostates” and “infidels.”

ANALYSIS: ISIS problem growing despite defeat of Caliphate

Russia's intentions and efforts to create Middle East peace

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has embarked on a five-day tour of the Middle East, starting with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Russia's intentions and efforts to create Middle East peace

Iran: Our relations with Russia are strong

Iran's foreign ministry shrugs off reported Israeli-Russian coordination on a withdrawal of foreign forces from Syria.

Iran: Our relations with Russia are strong

Chemical watchdog: Chlorine used in 2018 Syria attack

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons determines chlorine was used in deadly attack on the town of Douma in April 2018.

Chemical watchdog: Chlorine used in 2018 Syria attack

ANALYSIS: Iranian threat puts Israeli-Russia relations on track

The Iranians want to transform Syria into a proxy state based on the Lebanese model and this flies in the face of Russian aspirations.

ANALYSIS: Iranian threat puts Israeli-Russia relations on track

Russian train displays Syria War spoils to show Russian People

Russian train travels to 61 Russian cities in 45 days displaying spoils from war in Syria.

Russian train displays Syria War spoils to show Russian People

Netanyahu: Israel-Russia relations preventing Syria flare-up

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

Netanyahu: Israel-Russia relations preventing Syria flare-up

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.

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

'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.

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

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.

Syrian President meets Iran's Supreme Leader

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.

Analysis: Iran hints at major confrontation with Israel

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.

Report: Assad regime carried out over 300 chemical attacks

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.

Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from Syria

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.

Watch: PM confirms artillery strikes on Iran target in Syria

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.

Two Iranian soldiers killed by Israeli strike in Syria

Report: Israeli attack on Syria

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

Report: Israeli attack on Syria

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.

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

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.

Russia urges Israel to stop Syria air strikes

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.

Implications of Russia delivering S-300 missiles to Syria

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.

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

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'