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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

US has 'no timeline' for Syria withdrawal

State Department official says there's no timeline for the withdrawal of American troops from Syria as Pompeo visit to the region announced.

US has 'no timeline' for Syria withdrawal

Trump: Iran can do what it wants in Syria

US President says predecessor Obama already lost Syria, all that is left is 'sand and death.'

Trump: Iran can do what it wants in Syria

ANALYSIS: Iranian axis exploiting Trump's pull out from Syria

Incidents in both northern and eastern Syria make it clear that Russian-Iranian-Assad coalition is using chaos to conquer more territory.

ANALYSIS: Iranian axis exploiting Trump's pull out from Syria

Risk in Syria, not just for Israel

What will the US pullout from Syria do to the Kurds? Which weak links will get wiped off the board?

Risk in Syria, not just for Israel

'Netanyahu asked Trump to slow withdrawal'

Senior political source says Prime Minister asked US President for American withdrawal from Syria to be gradual.

'Netanyahu asked Trump to slow withdrawal'

Trump reassures Graham about plan to withdraw from Syria

South Carolina Senator meets Trump, shares concerns over Syria withdrawal plan

Trump reassures Graham about plan to withdraw from Syria

US reiterates support for Israel's right to defend itself

State Department spokesman says US "fully supports" Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran's actions in the region.

US reiterates support for Israel's right to defend itself

ANALYSIS: Trump's actions in Iraq and Syria recipe for disaster

The president's actions show he is out of touch with Middle East reality.

ANALYSIS: Trump's actions in Iraq and Syria recipe for disaster

Report: Syria to be readmitted to Arab League

Gulf nations reportedly moving to readmit Syria into the Arab League, after it was suspended in 2011 over its brutal repression of protests.

Report: Syria to be readmitted to Arab League

Trump: We give Israel $4.5 billion every year, they'll be good

US President says Israel knows how to defend itself very well and so it will be fine even after the US withdrawal from Syria.

Trump: We give Israel $4.5 billion every year, they'll be good

Lebanon threatens to complain against Israel

Lebanese minister says complaint will be filed with the UN Security Council over air strike in Syria.

Lebanon threatens to complain against Israel

The US exit from Syria: Between the spin and the truth

US foreign policy survey: Mattis out, Syria troops ordered out, Afghanistan in flux.

The US exit from Syria: Between the spin and the truth

Israeli official confirms: We attacked in Syria

Israeli security official says Israel hit a series of Iranian targets in Tuesday's air strike in Damascus.

Israeli official confirms: We attacked in Syria

Trump on Syria: A lot of people are going to come around

Trump defends his decision to withdraw US troops from Syria during an unannounced visit to Iraq.

Trump on Syria: A lot of people are going to come around

Russia accuses Israel of 'gross violation' of Syrian sovereignty

Moscow condemns alleged Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah leaders in Damascus.

Russia accuses Israel of 'gross violation' of Syrian sovereignty

Turkey prepares for new offensive against Kurds

Turkey reportedly preparing offensive on Syrian border to attack Kurdish YPG forces.

Turkey prepares for new offensive against Kurds

Did Israel request US withdrawal from Syria?

Report claims Israel preparing winter offensive against Hezbollah terror organization, offensive was factor in Trump's decision to withdraw.

Did Israel request US withdrawal from Syria?

Report: Syria airstrike targeted Hezbollah leaders

US official says airstrike on Damascus targeted several Hezbollah leaders, as well as Iranian ammunition supply points.

Report: Syria airstrike targeted Hezbollah leaders

Shifting powers in Syrian theater after US withdrawal

With the US appearing to be out of Syria, Turkey may launch an offensive at any moment to attack Kurdish forces in northern Syria.

Shifting powers in Syrian theater after US withdrawal

Syria accuses Israel of attacking Damascus

Syrian media claims military intercepted Israeli missiles in attack on Syrian capital.

Syria accuses Israel of attacking Damascus

'ISIS has been crushed, but the US does not withdraw its forces'

Russian FM expresses skepticism about US withdrawal from Syria. "Let's see how this ‘withdrawal’ will play out."

'ISIS has been crushed, but the US does not withdraw its forces'

Trump: Turkey's Erdogan is the man for the job in Syria

Just hours after Netanyahu dubbed Erdogan 'anti-Semitic dictator, President Trump says Turkish leader the right man for the job in Syria.

Trump: Turkey's Erdogan is the man for the job in Syria

Report: Order to withdraw US forces from Syria signed

US defense official confirms order to withdraw US forces from Syria has been signed. No further details provided.

Report: Order to withdraw US forces from Syria signed

Report: Trump told Erdogan Syria is 'all yours'

According to CNN report, Trump and Erdogan discussed US withdrawal from Syria before Trump announced the move.

Report: Trump told Erdogan Syria is 'all yours'

ANALYSIS: How Trump aided Iran, Russia, Turkey and ISIS in Syria

If US forces leave Syria, Russia and Iran will fill the vacuum.

ANALYSIS: How Trump aided Iran, Russia, Turkey and ISIS in Syria