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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.

At least 11 killed in mystery blasts at Syrian air base

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.'

Syria condemns 'brutal massacre' in Gaza

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.

Will Iran strike Diaspora Jews to avenge losses in Syria?

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.'

Liberman to Syria: Throw Iranians out

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'.

UN forces say Israel border quiet following clashes with Iran

These are the sites that were attacked in Syria

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

These are the 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.

Iranian official: Israel entered a dangerous game

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.

EU: Israel has the right to defend itself

'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.'

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

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.

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

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

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.

Will UN Security Council hold Iran responsible for attack?

'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.

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

'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.

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

Netanyahu:

'Iran crossed a red line - we responded accordingly'

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

'Iran crossed a red line - we responded accordingly'

Britain warns against 'escalation' between Israel, Iran

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

Britain warns against 'escalation' between Israel, Iran

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.

Kahlon: We'll kick Iran out of 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.

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

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.'

Bahrain backs Israel's right to self-defense

'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.

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

'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.

'28 planes, 60 missiles, 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.

'The Iranians failed miserably'

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.

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

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.'

Defense Minister: Nearly all Iranian infrastructure destroyed

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.

Terror group: No choice but to respond to 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 Spokesman: 'Attack last night a great success'

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 dozens of Iranian targets in Syria

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.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

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.

'Israel has a right to defend itself'

'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.

'8 Iranians killed from strike in Syria'

'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.

'An especially important meeting in Moscow'

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 attacked stockpiles of Iranian missiles'

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.

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

Iran's revenge: Israel prepares for infiltration

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

Iran's revenge: Israel prepares for infiltration

'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.

'We may have to eliminate Assad'

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.'

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

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.

Report: Iran planning reprisal strikes on Israel

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.

UN chief urges Syria to answer questions on chemical weapons

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.'

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

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.

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

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.

Report: Israel preparing for war with Iran

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.

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

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.

Report: 200 missiles destroyed in Syria

Israeli security cabinet calls emergency meeting

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

Israeli security cabinet calls emergency meeting

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.

Iran backtracks, denies soldiers killed in Syria explosions

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.

18 Iranians killed in Syria explosions

Missiles fired toward Iranian base in Syria

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

Missiles fired toward Iranian base in Syria

Liberman: Russia a 'very pragmatic' actor in Syria

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

Liberman: Russia a 'very pragmatic' actor in 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.

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

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

Will Russia betray Israel?

20 civilians killed in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Syria

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

20 civilians killed in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Syria

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 heads to US to discuss 'Iran's expansion'

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.

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

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.

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

Syrian mortar shell strikes Israel

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

Syrian mortar shell strikes Israel

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.

Legendary spy widow Nadia Cohen tours Argentina

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.

Chemical inspectors finally allowed into Douma

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.

France demands chemical inspectors be given access to 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.

State Department: Russia 'sanitizing' site of Syria attack

Pentagon confirms 9/11 planner captured in Syria

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

Pentagon confirms 9/11 planner captured in Syria