Syria

Russia: Avoid attacks during World Cup

Russia informs countries involved in Syria fighting, including Israel, it expects 'low profile' maintained during tournament.

Assad: I wouldn't object to permanent Iranian base in Syria

Syrian President says his country's relations with Iran and its presence in Syria are non-negotiable.

Sarin and chlorine used twice in Syria in 2017

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says deadly sarin and chlorine were used in two separate attacks in Syria.

Report: Syria reinforces anti-aircraft defense near Golan

Syria reportedly building up anti-aircraft weapons along border with Israel, 'to renew air defense against Israel in the first degree.'

Air Force ready to deal powerful blow

Former IAF Commander Amir Eshel: 'Chances of an initiated war against us in north are low.'

Assad: Russia and Israel aren't coordinated

Syrian President denies reports that Israel coordinated air strikes in Syria with Russia.

Nasrallah to Israel: Admit you've been defeated in Syria

Hezbollah leader says Israel wanted to see Syrian President ousted but failed.

Israel mulls massive expansion on Golan Heights

Deputy Minister and former Ambassador to US Michael Oren pushing plan to significantly increase Israeli population in Golan.

Military secret revealed after 14 years

Censor allows publication of secret report's main points revealing intelligence bungle regarding feasibility of Syrian nuclear project.

Obama aide says Netanyahu backed him on Syria

Former Obama aide Ben Rhodes claims in new book that Netanyahu supported Obama's decision not to attack Syria in 2013.

ANALYSIS: Will Middle East turmoil finally reach Jordan?

Is Jordan about to become a victim of the misnamed "Arab Spring?"

Syria FM links negotiations to US withdrawal

Syrian FM Muallem says US must withdraw from southern Syria before negotiations can advance.

Russia confirms understanding with Israel about Syria

Russia's UN Ambassador agreement reached between Israel and Russia about removing Iranian forces from Syrian-Israeli border.

Netanyahu, Pompeo discuss Syria

PM Netanyahu and Secretary of State hold second phone call in two days to discuss the Iranian presence in southern Syria.

ANALYSIS: After Iranian attack from Gaza, new war on the horizon

‘Never a dull moment’ has been Israel’s motto since the establishment of the state in 1948.

Report: Iran, Hezbollah preparing to retreat from Israeli border

Anti-Assad group claims Iranian, Hezbollah fighters prepping for withdrawal from Israeli border, following pressure by Russia.

Assad: Israel is in a 'panic'

Syrian leader denies Iranian presence in Syria, use of chemical weapons, says Israel 'hysterical' over 'losing dear ones' Al-Nusra and ISIS.

Report: Senior Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli strike

Arab outlets claim Israeli airstrikes in Syria killed Hezbollah terrorists including senior leader.

'Deal with Russia is good, but Iran won't comply'

INSS head says deal with Russia to prevent Iran and Hezbollah from moving into southern Syria has no enforcement mechanism.

Dramatic understandings between Israel and Russia

Israel to maintain freedom of action against Iranian consolidation in all of Syria in historic series of agreements.

'There is no place for an Iranian presence in Syria'

PM to meet European leaders to discuss Iranian threat.

Russia: No Iranian forces on Israeli border

Fearing clashes with Israel, Assad regime and Russia look to reduce Iranian presence near Israeli border.

Air-to-air confrontation between Israel and Russia?

Arab media outlets claim Russian fighters scrambled to intercept Israeli jets operating over Lebanon.

ANALYSIS: Strangling the Iranian regime

There has been a turning point in the covert war Israel and Iran have waged for years.

Explosions reported at Syrian airbase

Syria claims airbase near Homs targeted in missile attack.

At least 11 killed in mystery blasts at Syrian air base

Report: the explosions were caused by an attack on an advanced Iranian air defense system similar to Russia's S-300.

Syria condemns 'brutal massacre' in Gaza

Syria accuses Israel of 'brutal massacre' during Gaza riots, asserts Trump admin. 'bares responsibility for blood of Palestinian martyrs.'

Will Iran strike Diaspora Jews to avenge losses in Syria?

Jewish communities outside of Israel fear Iranian reprisals against Israel could take form of attack on Diaspora Jews.

Liberman to Syria: Throw Iranians out

Defense Minister tells Syrian president to expel Iranian forces from his country, warns Iran's presence will only 'bring destruction.'

UN forces say Israel border quiet following clashes with Iran

Day after Iran attacked northern Israel, prompting Israeli bombing of Iranian targets in Syrian, UN peacekeepers say area 'quiet'.

These are the sites that were attacked in Syria

IDF publishes aerial photographs of Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria.

Iranian official: Israel entered a dangerous game

Chairman of Iran's parliamentary committee on foreign affairs condemns Israel for attacking Iranian targets in Syria.

EU: Israel has the right to defend itself

European Union says Israel has the right to defend itself after attack on Iranian targets in Syria, but calls for restraint.

'Iran doesn't grasp the magnitude of the blow it suffered'

Interior Minister tours northern border after Iranian attack from Syria. 'We will not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria.'

Report: Iran did not inform Syria ahead of attack on Israel

Assad regime reportedly angered by Iran's decision to use its territory to launch missiles at Israel.

'Syria bombing was like finding a needle in a haystack'

Senior air force officer describes Thursday morning's air assault on Syria, says Israel kept Russia and US apprised of all the details.

Will UN Security Council hold Iran responsible for attack?

'International community must not stand idly by as tyrannical regime attacks sovereign state,' says Israeli Ambassador to UN.

'Russia must not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria'

Trump admin. envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS says Iran's attack on Israeli bases from Syria unacceptable.

'We expect you to support us in our fight against Iran'

Bennett tells foreign diplomats that Israel expects them to side with the Jewish state in the war against Iran.

Netanyahu:

'Iran crossed a red line - we responded accordingly'

PM confirms Israel behind airstrikes against Iranian, Syrian targets following Iranian rocket attack.

Britain warns against 'escalation' between Israel, Iran

British foreign secretary issues response to Iranian rocket attack on Israel, Israeli response.

Kahlon: We'll kick Iran out of Syria

Finance Minister says government has learned from Hezbollah buildup not to allow Iran to amass similar arsenal of missiles in Syria.

WH: Iran's deployment of missiles in Syria is 'unacceptable'

Trump admin blasts Iran over attacks on Israel, says US will not accept positioning of Iranian missiles on Israel's northern border.

Bahrain backs Israel's right to self-defense

Gulf Arab state voices support for Israel, following Iranian attack and Israeli retaliation. 'Israel has right to defend itself.'

'New phase' in war against Israel beginning, warns Syria

Syria says attack by Iran Wednesday night and Israeli response mark beginning of 'new phase' in war against Israel.

'28 planes, 60 missiles, 23 killed'

According to Russian defense ministry, Israel attacked with 28 fighter jets, shot about 60 missiles. Syrian monitor says at least 23 killed.

'The Iranians failed miserably'

Institute for National Security Studies head says Israel proved its military superiority, but warns long-term Iranian threat far from over.

Macron calls for 'de-escalation' between Israel, Iran

French President urges 'de-escalation' after Israeli strike in Syria following barrage of Iranian rockets on Golan Heights.

Defense Minister: Nearly all Iranian infrastructure destroyed

Defense Minister Liberman says IDF strikes destroyed nearly all Iran's infrastructure in Syria. 'If we get rains - they'll get a flood.'

Terror group: No choice but to respond to Israel militarily

Islamic Jihad terror group says Israel's retaliation to rockets leaves 'no choice' but to attack Israel militarily.

IDF Spokesman: 'Attack last night a great success'

Spokesman says Israel 'significantly harmed Iranian Qods and Revolutionary Guard targets across Syria.''They will soon understand how much.'

IDF attacks dozens of Iranian targets in Syria

IDF attacks dozens of military targets belonging to the Iranian Qods Force in Syrian territory following rocket barrage on the Golan.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

IAF attacks targets in Syria after Iran's Qods Force fired a barrage of 20 rockets toward the Golan Heights.

White House on Iran attack:

'Israel has a right to defend itself'

White House press secretary responds to Iranian rocket attack on IDF posts in the Golan Heights.

'8 Iranians killed from strike in Syria'

According to reports in Syria, 15 killed in strike last night attributed to Israel - among them, 8 Iranians.

'An especially important meeting in Moscow'

PM takes off for Russia to meet with President Putin. The two are to discuss the tense situation on Israel's northern border.

Sources in Syria:

'Israel attacked stockpiles of Iranian missiles'

Syrian media report heavy explosions in the Damascus area. According to some reports, Israeli planes attacked Iranian targets near Damascus.

Israel orders Golan shelters open over Iran 'activity' in Syria

IDF cites 'irregular' activity by Iranian forces in Syria in changing directives to protect civilians from potential Iranian attack.

Iran's revenge: Israel prepares for infiltration

IDF fortifies northern border to prepare for possible military infiltration by Iranian forces.

'We may have to eliminate Assad'

Senior Israeli minister warns Assad may be 'eliminated' if he continues to allow Iran to use Syria as base for attacks on Israel.