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.

Will Israel accept waves of incoming Syrian refugees?

With some 60,000 refugees in southern Syria heading towards Israeli border, senior official says Israel won't accept refugees.

Thousands of Syrian refugees heading towards Israel

60,000 Syrians reportedly making their way from Syria towards Israelis border following bombings by regime forces.

Will Trump demand complete Iranian withdrawal from Syria?

Diplomat tells London newspaper that upcoming Trump-Putin summit will focus on complete Iranian withdrawal from Syria.

Report: Israeli missiles fall near Damascus airport

Syrian TV reports two Israeli missiles fell in the vicinity of the Damascus international airport.

Russian jets attack rebel-held town near Golan

Russia assists Assad offensive near Israeli border that US says violates ceasefire brokered by US and Russia.

Washington to Syrian rebels: Don't expect support from us

Washington tells main Syrian rebel factions they should not expect military support to help them resist government offensive.

Khamenei adviser: U.S. creating 'second Vietnam' in Syria

Top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns the United States that Syria and Eastern Euphrates will be another Vietnam.

Iraq militia vows revenge for deadly Syria raid

Iraq's Hezbollah Brigades pledges revenge for deadly air raid on its fighters in Syria, blames United States or Israel for the attack.

ANALYSIS: Iran's endgame in Syria has begun

Only change in Iran's bid to form land bridge from Iran to Israeli border is switch to Syrian uniforms by Hezbollah terrorists.

IDF drone falls in Syrian Golan

IDF says no fear of intelligence leakage after drone malfunctions, falling

American official says Israel behind Syria air strike

U.S. official tells CNN an air strike close to Iraq-Syria border was carried out by Israel. IDF not commenting.

Torah scrolls from Syrian synagogue go missing

Jewish artifacts, including ancient Torah scrolls from synagogue in Damascus have gone missing amid the tumult of the ongoing civil war.

Report: U.S.-led coalition attacks Syrian army position

Syrian military says coalition aircraft bombed position belonging to the Syrian army in eastern Syria, leading to deaths and injuries.

PM: 'We're acting against Iran - in all of Syria'

PM briefs on talks with Russian President and US Secretary of State over prevention of Iranian entrenchment in Syria.

ANALYSIS: Winds of war as Iran axis prepares for Golan offensive

A major battle against the rebels along the Israeli and Jordanian border seems unavoidable.

Report: Russia demanded withdrawal - Hezbollah refused

UK-based monitoring group claims Lebanese terror group allied with Iran refused demand by Russia to withdraw from southwestern 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.