Syria

IDF: Decision to deploy David's Sling was correct

Despite the failure to shoot down Syrian rockets, army stands by decision to deploy the vaunted anti-missile system.

Syria army hoists flag by Israeli border

Assad regime reconquers city of Kuneitra near the Israeli border for the first time since 2014.

Russia thanks IDF leaders for killing terrorists

Russian Defense Ministry thanks Israel for attacking ISIS terrorists in Syria.

'The Syrians got the message'

MK Yoav Kisch: "We conveyed a message that Israel will not allow an enemy aircraft to infiltrate its territory."

Syrian missiles crash into Sea of Galilee

2 errant missiles from Syrian Civil War strikes Israel's largest lake one day after Syrian plane shot down after violating Israeli airspace.

Syrian official promises fast response to downed plane

Syrian official: Response to Israel 'at the appropriate time,' attempts to remove allies will be foiled.

Netanyahu: We will not accept any infiltration on our territory

PM Netanyahu says Israeli forces acted 'appropriately' in shooting down Syrian aircraft over Israeli airspace.

'Israel will not tolerate any violation of our sovereignty'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN addresses Security Council on Syrian invasion of Israeli airspace, Hamas terrorism.

Watch: Two 10-year-old girls caught in air-attack siren

Alarm sounding in north catches Hallel and Rotem, two 10-year-old girls from Moshav Kanaf in Golan, preparing lunch during summer vacation.

Report: Syrian pilot killed after being shot down by Israel

Syrian official says pilot of aircraft shot down over Israel was killed. Syria denies plane entered Israeli airspace.

Israel to Russia: Iran must withdraw completely from Syria

Russia offers to keep Iran forces in Syria 62 miles from border, Israel refuses.

Cleared for publication: David's Sling interceptor fell in Syria

One of the interceptors fired at a Syrian missile landed in Syria - without intercepting its target.

White Helmets thank their rescuers

Syrian Civil Defense thanks countries which assisted in rescue operation, but leaves out Israel.

'Our goal is to push Iran out of Syria'

Senior political source on PM's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister, Chief of Staff: We take no position on continuation of Assad regime.

IDF: Two surface-to-surface missiles fired at Israel

Missiles fired Monday morning from Syria were ballistic surface-to-surface missiles, investigation shows.

Syria condemns Israel's 'criminal' rescue operation in Syria

A source in Syria's foreign ministry referred to the “White Helmets” rescue organization as a “terrorist organization.”

White Helmets will speak against Assad

Middle East expert says White Helmets will provide footage and testimony of Syrian Pres. Assad's war crimes.

State Department praises rescue of Syrian White Helmets

United States praises Israel and Jordan for facilitating the evacuations of hundreds of White Helmet rescuers from Syria.

Greenblatt praises 'daring' IDF rescue

U.S. envoy praised IDF for rescue operation of hundreds of members of the White Helmets in Syria.

Report: Israeli jets hit Syria

Arab media outlets claim Israeli fighter jets hit targets in Syria.

Watch: Israel rescues Syrian 'White Helmets'

'They were afraid, but when they reached Israel, they were crying from joy,' says IDF officer who oversaw rescue of Syrian civilians.

Netanyahu: Trump asked us to help rescue Syrian 'White Helmets'

PM Netanyahu says US Pres. Trump asked Israel to help Syrians

Israel assists in rescuing Syrians

IDF completes humanitarian effort to rescue members of a Syrian civil organization and their families due to a threat to their lives.

ANALYSIS:

Assad's return to Golan complicates Israel's war with Iran

The Assad regime claims the 1974 agreement forbids the IAF from entering Syrian airspace in the  Golan.

Watch: Six humanitarian aid operations for Syrian refugees

Over past week, IDF transfers 72 tons of food, 70 tents, 9,000 liters of fuels, medicine and medical equipment, clothing, and toys.

Report: Casualties in Syrian army offensive in Deraa

Syrian army launches intensive aerial strikes on city of Nawa in southern Deraa province.

Siren heard in Golan Heights

Siren heard shortly after 12:30 a.m. in the Golan Regional Council. IDF clarifies it was a false alarm.

Syrian refugees moving in on Israeli border

Dozens of Syrians head towards Israeli side of Golan Heights, close to within 200 yards of the border to request entry.

Michael Oren:

'Putin is serious about forcing Iran out of Syria'

Russia has mutual interest with US and Israel in ultimately removing Iranian forces from Syria, says Dep. Min, ex-ambassador Michael Oren.

Trump:

'Putin believes in Israel, is a fan of Netanyahu'

Trump-Putin meeting will 'really' benefit Israel, says Trump, adding that Russian leader is a 'believer' in Israel, fan of Netanyahu.

Putin: Trump stressed Israel's national security

Russian president says US President Donald Trump 'paid particular attention' to Israel's security needs in discussions on Syria.

ANALYSIS: Israel's Gaza dilemma

Snippet: Netanyahu's seeming restraint on the Gaza front is a calculated balance of the risks Israel faces from all directions.

Report: 22 dead in Israeli strikes on Syrian base

22 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Syrian base, observer group claims. At least 9 of the dead are Iranian soldiers.

Syrian media: Israel attacked in Aleppo

Syria’s official news agency says Israel carried out an attack at an airport in the city of Aleppo.

Patriot missile launched at UAV approaching from Syria

The UAV was apparently shot down, according to the IDF. It had been flying over the separation zone between Israel and Syria.

Lindsey Graham to Netanyahu: Assad and Iran are a package deal

Republican senator responds to PM's statement that Israel 'has no problem' with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad remaining in power. '

Report: Syrian UAV made in Iran

Syrian drone shot down by Patriot missile after invading Israeli airspace found to be Iranian-produced Ababil model.

Eli Cohen's widow: They're trying to deceive us

Widow of legendary spy says reports Israel and Syria negotiating return of his body a Syrian deception to deceive the Cohen family

Netanyahu: Israel has 'no problem' with Assad government

PM Netanyahu says Russia has pushed Iran away from Israeli border, Israel has 'no problem' with Assad regime.

IDF attacks Syrian military posts

IDF attacks three military posts in Syria in response to infiltration of Syrian UAV into Israeli territory.

Danon to UN: Condemn UAV incident

Israel's Ambassador to the UN urges Security Council to condemn infiltration of Israeli airspace by UAV launched from Syria.

'IDF had complete control over UAV situation'

IDF spokesperson says military took remote control of UAV launch from Syria into Israel before destroying it.

Residents and soldiers volunteer to assist Syrian refugees

Residents of Israel's Golan Heights collect gifts of toys, games, and candies for displaced Syrian children.

'Fortify Syrian border with an iron wall'

Knesset Speaker Edelstein calls for iron wall on Israel's northern border, says Israel must prepare for events ahead of time.

Syria: 35 killed, 15 injured in ISIS attack

ISIS claims responsibility for suicide attack carried out less than 9 miles from Israel's border.

ANALYSIS: Iranian officials reveal next goal in Syrian war

A pro-Assad offensive in Kuneitra could easily lead to a confrontation with Israel.

Report: Israel hits Iranian forces in Syria

Arab media outlets claim Israeli planes hit T-4 base in Syria, where Iranian forces are stationed.

Watchdog: No nerve gas found in Syria's Douma

OPCW finds no evidence of nerve gas after April 7 attack on Syrian town, but says chlorine may have been used.

IDF retaliates after Syrian shell lands in buffer zone

IDF hits Syrian post after shell lands near Israeli security fence.

Mossad recovers watch of legendary Israeli spy, Eli Cohen

Special operation by Mossad leads to recovery of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen's wristwatch.

Iraqi intelligence: Russian forces killed ISIS leader's son

Iraqi intelligence says Russian forces fired three missiles at a cave in Homs, killing son of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

ISIS leader's son killed in Syria

Islamic State announces that son of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed during a battle in the Syrian city of Homs.

Report: Israel attacks Iranian weapons depots in Syria

Syrian media reports attacks on warehouses of Iranian weapons near Dara-Damascus road.

'We will not allow passage to Israel - but we will help'

MK Motti Yogev discusses the dilemmas raised by the situation with the Syrians on the Golan Heights border.

Refugee: 'Israeli efforts to help Syrian civilians are noble'

With tens of thousands of Syrian refugees amassing on Israeli and Jordanian borders, Israel transfers humanitarian aid, treats wounded.

Netanyahu: We will not allow entry into Israel from Syria

PM addresses possible wave of Syrian refugees who will seek to enter Israel. 'We will continue to defend our borders.'

ANALYSIS: The Iranian Axis is nearing Israel's border

The pro-Assad coalition on Wednesday bombed Nawa, 12 kilometers from Israel.

UN calls for armed groups to leave Golan 'area of separation'

UN resolution calls for Syrian military, opposition forces to cease fighting, retreat from Golan Heights.

Nasrallah: 'Big victory' coming in south Syria

Hezbollah leader says “very big victory” coming in south Syria, amid reports of a ceasefire in the area.

Watch: IDF gives humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees on border

IDF: Transfers tons of humanitarian aid to Syria refugees on Israeli border, but bars refugees from entering Israel.