Syria

Ex-Def. Min: Israel nearly shot down Russian plane

Former Israel Defense Minister says Russian plane was nearly shot down after it approached Israeli airspace. 'Shoot down narrowly averted.'

Report: Iran planning reprisal strikes on Israel

Israeli security officials say Iran planning to 'avenge' strike on base in Syria, looking to hit Israeli targets with missiles from Syria.

UN chief urges Syria to answer questions on chemical weapons

Antonio Guterres says Syria’s failure to answer questions about its chemical weapons program is concerning.

Liberman:

'If S-300 systems fire on our planes - we will respond'

Defense Minister: We will not tolerate Iranian attempts to turn Syria into an outpost against Israel. 'Any attempt will be thwarted.'

Iranian official: We'll retaliate against Israel's aggression

Senior Iranian official says his country will retaliate against Israeli "aggression" in Syria at the right time and place.

Report: Israel preparing for war with Iran

Senior US officials say strikes against Iranian targets in Syria show both sides on path to large-scale military confrontation.

ANALYSIS: What Israel should do about S-300 anti-aircraft system

Russian S-300 anti-aircraft system could allow Syria to shoot down planes at Ben Gurion Airport, interfere with IAF operations.

Report: 200 missiles destroyed in Syria

Pro-Assad source says regime and its allies lost hundreds of missiles in deadly explosions that rocked military bases Sunday night.

Israeli security cabinet calls emergency meeting

Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting of security cabinet following explosions in Syria.

Iran backtracks, denies soldiers killed in Syria explosions

After state-run Iranian media outlet confirms 18 Iranians were killed in Syria missile strikes, Iran backtracks, denies bases were hit.

18 Iranians killed in Syria explosions

Conflicting reports in Arab media pin blame on Israel, US, and UK after dozens killed at Iranian facilities in Syria.

Missiles fired toward Iranian base in Syria

Loud explosions heard at Syrian army base near Hama which may have been used by Iranian militia.

Liberman: Russia a 'very pragmatic' actor in Syria

Defense Minister says Israel is not concerned by Russia's military presence in neighboring Syria.

Liberman: 'If Tel Aviv attacked - we will strike Tehran'

Defense Minister conveys threatening message to Iran through Saudi media in London, emphasizing Israel won't tolerate Iran in Syria.

Will Russia betray Israel?

Former head of the IDF's Strategic Division Talks about the various scenarios regarding the possibility that Russia will sell S-300 to Syria

20 civilians killed in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Syria

20 civilians killed in week-long regime airstrikes on Damascus neighborhood of Yarmouk.

Liberman heads to US to discuss 'Iran's expansion'

Israeli Defense Minister to discuss Iranian aggression in Syria and across Middle East as deadline to decide fate of Iran nuclear deal looms

Liberman warns:

'If Russian S-300s are used against us, we'll act against them'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman warns Israel will attack air defense system Syria seeks from Russia if system is used against Israel.

Russia considers supplying S-300 anti-missile systems to Syria

Undecided whether to provide advanced long-range surface-to-air missile systems to Syria; Israel has threatened to strike system batteries.

Syrian mortar shell strikes Israel

IDF retaliates after spillover from Syrian civil war strikes Golan Heights.

Legendary spy widow Nadia Cohen tours Argentina

Widow of 60's Syria spy in Buenos Aires with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren to see where Kamel Amin Tabet lived and worked.

Chemical inspectors finally allowed into Douma

Inspectors from Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons arrive in Syrian town where alleged chemical attack took place.

France demands chemical inspectors be given access to Douma

French Foreign Minister urges Syria and Russia to grant weapons inspectors immediate access to site of alleged chemical attack in Douma.

State Department: Russia 'sanitizing' site of Syria attack

U.S. says credible information shows Russian and Syrian regime officials are sanitizing the site of attack in Douma.

Pentagon confirms 9/11 planner captured in Syria

Pentagon confirms that Syrian-born German linked to September 11 attacks was captured by Syrian Kurds.

Russia plans the next step against the US?

Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov talks about the presence of his country in Russia and its meaning to the world

Syrian Kurds: We captured terrorist who planned 9/11 attacks

Syrian Democratic Forces say they detained Syrian-born German national accused of helping plan September 11, 2001 attacks.

Syria: Chemical experts will begin work on Wednesday

Syria’s UN Ambassador says team of OPCW experts will begin investigation of Douma attack on Wednesday.

Report: Israel targeted Iranian system in Syria strike

Intelligence officials say the Israeli military targeted an advanced Iranian air-defense system at a Syrian base in Homs last week.

Iranian general: 'Date set' for destruction of Israel

Commander of Iranian ground forces says in speech that Iran produces its own weapons, does not have to feel threatened by Israel.

France:

'Syria attack didn't resolve anything but preserved int'l honor'

Macron says missile strikes by US, UK, France on Syria didn't 'resolve anything' but were important for preserving honor of int'l community.

Labour MP defends fake image of Israeli plane bombing civilians

Anti-Israel British lawmaker 'shocked' by criticism over her use of doctored image showing Israeli F-15 bombing Tehran.

Syria: Defenses activated due to false alarm, no attack on Syria

Senior Syrian military commander admits claims his country shot down 3 missiles in overnight attack were false, incident was 'false alarm'.

Report: Iran preparing for direct confrontation with Israel

Iran building up military assets on Israel's northern border, preparing to directly engage Israel, strike inside Israeli territory.

Report: US seeking Arab force to replace its troops in Syria

White House reportedly aiming to bring regional Arab troops to Syria instead of US forces, preventing ISIS comeback and Iranian foothold.

Investigators prevented from visiting scene of Syria attack

Syrian and Russian authorities prevent independent investigators from going to the scene of suspected chemical attack in Douma.

Syrian air defenses intercept missiles over Homs

Syrian air defenses respond to missile strike in the central province of Homs. Source of the strike is not yet known.

How does US strike on Syria affect Israel?

How will Trump's strike impact Israel?

Watch: Launching of Tomahawk missile at sea

US Defense Department publishes documentation of launching of missiles at Syrian chemical weapons sites from navy ship.

Senior IDF Official:

'Airstrike was our first direct attack on Iran'

IDF official says Israel now in direct conflict with Iran, no longer fighting just through proxies.

Probe into Syrian chemical weapon attack launched

International inspectors head to site of apparent Syrian chemical weapon attack amid denials by Russia, Iran.

Nasrallah: Syria strikes don't serve Israel's interests

Hezbollah leader says Western strikes on Syria failed to terrorize the army or even serve Israel's interests.

Inspectors launch probe into Syria chemical attack

Experts from Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons launch probe into last week's attack in Douma.

Macron: I convinced Trump to remain in Syria

French President says he convinced U.S. President to keep troops in Syria.

ANALYSIS: The case for int’l action against Iran in Syria

Israel is 'pretty much alone' in the fight against Iran’s growing presence in Syria, an Israeli defense source has told Al-Monitor.

Israel sets red line for Russia

Israel tells Russia sale of S-300 missile defense system to Assad regime unacceptable.

Haley Warns:

US to hit Russia with sanctions over support for Assad

Nikki Haley says US knocked Syrian chemical weapons program 'back years' - but isn't interested in toppling Assad.

Haley: US not pulling out of Syria until goals achieved

US Ambassador to UN says US ties with Russia are 'very strained' following Syria missile strikes, says US not withdrawing from Syria yet.

Netanyahu warns over Iran after Syria strikes

PM says strikes in Syria reflect 'zero tolerance for non-conventional weapons,' asserting that this policy must also be applied to Iran.

'Assad will pay if he gives Iran platform to attack Israel'

Energy Minister speaks with Arutz Sheva about Iran's use of Syria as base for attacking Israel. 'This goes beyond chemical weapons issue.'

Pence: Syria will pay for using chemical weapons

US VP conveys additional warning, as Putin speaks with Erdogan about Syria.

UN rejects Russian resolution on Syria

Security Council overwhelmingly rejects Russian resolution calling for condemnation of "aggression" by U.S., UK and France against Syria.

Former Defense Minister: No immediate danger of escalation

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon says no need to fear escalation, attack on Syria isn't related to Israel.

Report: Israel warned attack on Syria won't solve larger issue

New report: Israel told Britain, France, that Syria attacks on chemical weapons facilities won't solve larger issue.

Trump: Syria strike was 'perfectly executed'

Trump says Syria strike was 'perfectly executed,' 'mission accomplished.' Pence: Strikes were 'morally right act to take.'

PM Netanyahu: Full support for Trump's decision

PM Netanyahu says Israel's support, Pres. Trump's resolve, are 'unchanged,' slams Pres. Assad's 'wanton disregard' for international law.

US, Britain, France strike Syrian targets

US, France, and Britain attack 8 targets in Syria. Trump: We will continue until Syria stops use of prohibited chemical agents.

Nasrallah: Israel in 'direct combat' with Iran

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel following air strike on Syrian airbase attributed to the Jewish state.

Haley: Assad used chemical weapons 50 times

White House, State Department say they have proof Assad regime was behind chemical attack in Douma.

Russia: Britain staged chemical attack in Syria

Russian Defense Ministry claims Britain staged a fake chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma.