Syria

US official: The end of ISIS is getting closer

Spokesman for US-led Coalition says fight against ISIS in its last enclave in Syria is "going very well".

Erdogan: Turkey to launch operation in Syria in coming days

Turkish president announces Turkey will attack Kurdish militants who are battling ISIS in Syria.

Syrian media reports about air strike - then denies it

Syrian media report that air defense systems responded to air strike over Damascus. An hour later, denial issued.

US: Russia helped fabricate Syria chemical attack

United States accuses Russia of helping fabricate a story about chemical weapons used by Syrian rebels.

US-led coalition eliminates senior ISIS commander

ISIS commander Abu al-Umarayn, who was involved in beheading of US citizen Peter Kassig, eliminated in air strike in southeastern Syria.

Report: US-led coalition attacks in Syria

Syrian media says US-led international coalition launched air strikes against army positions south of al-Sekhneh.

Syria complains to UN against Israel

Syria sends UN Security Council complaints over airstrikes against Iranian targets that were attributed to Israel.

'I fled, but I havn't forgotten my people'

Syria from the unique perspective of a hospital director who had to flee the country, but did not stop trying to help the Syrians.

Syrian missile fired at Israel found in Golan Heights

Remnants of missile fired from Syria towards Israeli aircraft found in northern Israel.

ANALYSIS: Syrian war becoming a global conflict

With the collapse of peace talks, Syrian civil war escalating into regional - and possibly global - conflict.

Syria: IAF attacks Iranian targets

Syrian media report attack on territory with known Iranian presence.

Russia attacks Syrian rebels after suspected chemical attack

Russian warplanes attack rebel-held areas in northern Syria following suspected poison gas attack in Aleppo.

Report: 41 injured in poison gas attack in Syria

Syrian media claims rebels used poison gas in attack on the al-Khalidiya neighborhood of Aleppo.

Syrian opposition activist Raed Fares shot dead

Fares killed with another activist by unknown assailants in the southern Idlib town of Kafranbel

The Russian-Iranian deal offered to Israel

Russia reportedly proposes that Iran be granted relief from some US sanctions in in return for the removal of its forces from Syria.

International coalition denies killing civilians in Syria

US-led coalition fighting ISIS denies reports that its air strikes in eastern Syria killed dozens of civilians.

43 killed in anti-ISIS coalition air strikes in Syria

Britain-based monitor says air strikes by US-led coalition kill 43 people in ISIS holdout in eastern Syria.

Turkey's Erdogan continues to destabilize the Middle East

Erdogan is using the Khashoggi murder to establish himself an alibi.

PM meets US Special Representative for Syria Engagement Jeffrey

Two discuss developments in Syria, efforts to counter Iranian aggression.

Bolton: Trump to put 'maximum pressure on Iran'

US National Security Advisor John Bolton tells Arutz Sheva Trump admin. prepared to take tough stand on Iran 'unlike Obama admin.'

How Iran pays Syrian rebels to switch sides

Israel made it clear that it would not tolerate Iranian forces on Israel's border. Iran's solution? Pay the rebels to support Iran instead.

"We turn hateful into grateful"

Watch: Staff Sgt. Bar, a paramedic who treats Syrian civilians as part of the IDF’s “Operation Good Neighbor,” at FIDF event.

S-300 system in Syria not yet operational

Israeli intelligence believes Syria has yet to render Russian-provided anti-aircraft system operational.

Report: Russia transferred highly-advanced S-300 system to Syria

Report claims that in addition to 'classic' model, another model with highly-advanced capabilities delivered to Syria.

Putin: Not our job to get Iran out of Syria

Despite Israeli pressure, Russian President says not his job to prevent Iran from establishing itself in Syria, decries 'foreign meddling'.

Is this the plan that will remove Iran from Syria?

Trump administration reportedly developing new strategy for Syria that would focus more on pushing out Iran and its proxies.

Crossing between Israel and Syria to reopen Monday

Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria will only be used by UN forces who intend to cross from Israel to Syria and return.

ANALYSIS: ISIS is back

Islamic State is working hard to establish a new Caliphate in Asia by planting new sleeper cells and invigorating existing ones.

Golan Heights crossing to reopen Monday

US Amb. Haley responds to reopening of Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria.

Netanyahu: Russian missiles in Syria won't deter us

PM tells Russia Israel will continue to take necessary action in Syria - even after delivery of Russian S-300 surface-to-air missiles.

Russian official: S-300 to Syria was free of charge

Russian source says his country delivered the S-300 missile system to Syria at no cost.

ANALYSIS: Russia's latest moves in Syria reveal it as an enemy

Russia's supplying S-300 missiles to Syria is a clearly hostile act towards Israel.

Pompeo: S-300 to Syria a 'serious escalation'

Secretary of State calls Russia's delivery of S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria a "serious escalation".

Israel to use F-35I stealth fighters in Syria

New report says Israel will use F-35I aircraft to counter threat posed by Syria's S-300 missile system.

US: S-300 to Syria would be 'serious escalation'

State Department spokeswoman comments on Russia's delivery of S-300 missile systems to Syria, says it would be a concern if true.

S-300 systems arrive in Syria

Russia delivers advanced anti-aircraft system to Assad regime after Syrian army shoots down Russian plane.

ANALYSIS: What's behind Iran's unprecedented strike on Syria

The attack showed that Israel has stopped Iran's ability to launch missiles and drones from Syria.

Syrian FM: S-300 will respond to 'Israeli threats'

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem welcomes deliveries of Russian S-300 air defense systems to his country.

Report: Syria paid Russia $1 billion for S-300 missiles

Money was transferred to Russian banks years ago, but only given to Russia upon delivery of missile system, source says.

Russia: Delivery of S-300 to Syria has begun

Russian Foreign Minister says delivery of Russian surface-to-air missile system to Syria has already begun.

Germany: Plot to attack Israel with chemical weapons uncovered

Syrian arrested in Germany in alleged plot to attack Israeli targets with chemical weapons.

Report: Russia won't curb Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Iranian media reports that Russia has given Israel permission to attack Iranian bases in Syria other than ones near Russian troops.

Defense Minister evasive:

'Palestinian state doesn't interest me'

Liberman refers to Trump declaration on two-state solution. 'Population demonstrating with Palestinian flags is the real problem.'

'Israel will think twice before attacking'

Syrian Dep. FM says Israeli 'aggression' is aimed at those who want to 'reduce terror,' claims S-300s will 'paralyze' Israel.

'Israel’s freedom of action could be restricted'

Former Ambassador, Dennis Ross, talks about the effect of Russia's decision to send the S-300 missile system to Syria.

Cabinet: IDF to continue operating against Iran in Syria

Security Cabinet says Israel shares in sorrow with Russia over planed downed by Syria, vows to continue to act to defend Israeli interests.

ANALYSIS: Russia throws Israel under the bus

Vladimir Putin has his own agenda for Syria and the Middle East.

US: Iran to blame for downing of Russian plane

National Security Advisor John Bolton urges Russia to reconsider plan to transfer advanced missiles to Syria.

Russia bolsters Syrian air defenses amid tensions with Israel

Days after Russia blamed Israel for downing of plane over Syria, Russia vows to upgrade Syrian air defense network.

Putin to Netanyahu: We don't believe IDF's story

Russian president tells Netanyahu his government does not accept Israeli claims regarding downing of Russian military aircraft over Syria.

IAF in report to Russians: We did not hide behind Russian plane

Israel says shooting down of Russian plane is "tragic," resulted from "use of advanced weapons by irresponsible entities."

'Russia is defining new rules to the game'

MK Shelah of foreign affairs and defense committee says Russia is using the plane crash incident to restrict Israel's movement in Syria.

Russia: Israel responsible for downing of plane

Russian defense ministry presents conclusions of investigation into downing of Russian plane by Syrian anti-aircraft missiles.

Kremlin on relations with Israel: Too early to ask

Kremlin spokesman confirms Putin was brief on Israeli actions in Latakia, but says decision on Russia's next step is premature.

"Moscow isn't curtailing Israel’s freedom of action"

Yaakov Amidror talks about the affect of downing of a Russian military plane over Syria during an Israeli air strike on Iranian targets.

Air Force Commander briefs Russia on Syria op

IAF Commander goes to Russia, shows counterpart Iranian activity in Syria, details of alleged IAF attack in Latakiya.

ANALYSIS: Who's really to blame for downed Russian plane?

The Israeli and Russian versions of the incident differ greatly, but Putin is calming the waters.

PM: Israel will use all its might if war is forced upon us

Netanyahu says Israel hoping to prevent break major conflict - but adds IDF prepared to use all of its might if war becomes inevitable.

Russia:

'We'll take all measures to protect our soldiers'

Russian Embassy issues bristling statement against Israel: 'Moscow views Israeli Air Force actions as irresponsible and unfriendly.'

'Prevent situation where Iran surrounds Israel'

Minister Bennett says Russians understood Syrian fire felled their plane; Israel will continue preventing Iranian establishment in Syria.