Syria

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: Trump blatantly attacked our sovereignty

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

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.

Arab League: Reinstating Syria not on the agenda

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

Syria vows to 'liberate' the Golan

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

White House: ISIS eliminated in Syria

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

Arab League: Golan Heights 'occupied Syrian territory'

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

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.

Watch: A moving embrace from dad

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

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 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.

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.

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.'

Hezbollah's secret exposed

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

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.