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IDF reveals:

Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel was armed with explosives

IDF reveals that Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel in February was tasked with attacking Israel.

Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel was armed with explosives

British cabinet agrees on need to take action in Syria

British cabinet ministers agreed Syria must be deterred from using chemical weapons following attack in Douma.

British cabinet agrees on need to take action in Syria

Expert shoots down false flag theories on chemical attack

Dr. Mordechai Kedar's theory regarding Assad's gas attack Saturday: Iran was trying out a new form of chemical agent on Douma's residents.

Expert shoots down false flag theories on chemical attack

'Iran is inflaming the region'

Highly-placed source responds to Russian accusations that Israel's attacks on Syria destabilizing region.

'Iran is inflaming the region'

ANALYSIS: Is WWIII about to begin?

We are now closer than ever to a global conflict, observers and the parties involved say.

ANALYSIS: Is WWIII about to begin?

Iranian general threatens to 'raze Tel Aviv to the ground'

As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, a senior aide to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatens to destroy Israel.

Iranian general threatens to 'raze Tel Aviv to the ground'

Pandemonium in Tel Aviv after drill mistaken for aerial attack

Tel Aviv residents mistake Israeli Air Force flyover practice for aerial assault amid rising tensions with Syria.

Pandemonium in Tel Aviv after drill mistaken for aerial attack

Macron: France has proof Assad regime used chemical weapons

French president says government has not decided yet whether to participate in military response to chemical weapons attack on civilians.

Macron: France has proof Assad regime used chemical weapons

Trump: I never said when an attack on Syria would take place

US Pres. Trump deflects worries of impending attack on Syria, says attack may be 'not so soon at all.'

Trump: I never said when an attack on Syria would take place

Syria: If war breaks out, Israel will lose the most

Assad adviser says Russia, Iran, Hezbollah working with Syria to prepare for war. Syrian MP says he 'doesn't believe' Trump will attack.

Syria: If war breaks out, Israel will lose the most

Kuwait Airways suspends flights to Lebanon

Kuwait Airways ceases all flights to Beirut, cites security warning that came from the government in Cyprus.

Kuwait Airways suspends flights to Lebanon

Report: Britain moving submarines within missile range of Syria

British PM orders British submarines to move within missile range of Syria, will convene Cabinet on Thursday to discuss Syria strike.

Report: Britain moving submarines within missile range of Syria

Putin, Netanyahu speak, discuss Syria

Russian, Israeli leaders address tensions over Syria following chemical weapons attack by Assad regime, alleged Israeli airstrike.

Putin, Netanyahu speak, discuss Syria

Trump: Get ready Russia, the missiles are coming to Syria

US President dismisses Russian threat to shoot down US missiles launched at Syria following deadly chemical weapons attack.

Trump: Get ready Russia, the missiles are coming to Syria

'Israel is capable of bringing down Assad'

Israel can bring down Assad, but if Russia joins the fight, the US will need to join, too. Opinion.

'Israel is capable of bringing down Assad'

Haley blasts Russia after UN veto

U.S. Ambassador: On this day, Russia chose protecting a monster over the lives of the Syrian people.

Haley blasts Russia after UN veto

Chemical attack in Syria - Will the world remain silent?

Syria chemical attacks and the world's next moves.

Chemical attack in Syria - Will the world remain silent?

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria chemical attack

Russia vetoes Security Council resolution that would have set up an investigation into chemical weapons use in Syria.

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria chemical attack

Liberman: 'Sniper deserves citation; photographer - reproach'

DM responds to shooting incident and attack on Syrian base attributed by international media to Israel.

Liberman: 'Sniper deserves citation; photographer - reproach'

Liberman: We will not allow Iran to be entrenched in Syria

Defense Minister warns Israel will protect itself from Iranian attempts to establish permanent presence in Syria after deadly airstrike.

Liberman: We will not allow Iran to be entrenched in  Syria

US destroyer nears Syria as Trump promises forceful response

USS Donald Cook leaves Cyprus port, could now launch Tomahawk cruise missiles against Syrian targets if ordered.

US destroyer nears Syria as Trump promises forceful response

'Efforts to prevent crimes against humanity are failing'

Chairman of Yad Vashem Holocaust museum: Chemical weapons attack in Syria shows that international efforts after the Holocaust have failed.

'Efforts to prevent crimes against humanity are failing'

Russia summons Israeli ambassador following Syria strike

After blasting Israel for bombing Syrian airbase and failing to notify Kremlin, Russia summons Israeli Ambassador.

Russia summons Israeli ambassador following Syria strike

Iran blames Israel for Syria air strike

Iran accuses Israel of aggression in Syria following air strike on regime base in Homs.

Iran blames Israel for Syria air strike

Trump: Decision on Syria could come tonight

Trump vows forceful response to chemical attack in Syria, says decision on course of action could come as soon as Monday night.

Trump: Decision on Syria could come tonight

Haley: We will respond to Syria attack

Ambassador Haley says United States will respond to deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria even if Security Council doesn't act.

Haley: We will respond to Syria attack

Israel condemns Syria chemical attack

Foreign Ministry issues official condemnation of attack in Douma in which chemical weapons were used.

Israel condemns Syria chemical attack

White House:

'Russia betrayed commitment to remove Syrian chemical weapons'

Trump to decide on response to Syrian massacre; 'President wants to bring troops home after completing mission to eradicate ISIS in Syria.'

'Russia betrayed commitment to remove Syrian chemical weapons'

Chemical Weapon Attack:

Trump to decide on possible military strike in next 24-48 hours

President Trump decries 'heinous' Syrian chemical weapon attack, will determine response over next day or two.

Trump to decide on possible military strike in next 24-48 hours

Syria Airstrike:

'When someone threatens you - strike first'

Despite official comment on the strike, Netanyahu alludes to Israel's attack on Syrian airbase. 'Hit your enemies before they can hit you.'

'When someone threatens you - strike first'

Russia rips Israel over Gaza riots

After criticizing Israel for Syrian airstrike, Russia blasts Israel's 'unacceptable and indiscriminate' use of force to stop Gaza rioters.

Russia rips Israel over Gaza riots

US, Israel discussed Syria attack ahead of airstrike

Two US officials say Israel discussed plans for airstrike on Syrian airbase with the US prior to attack, confirm that IAF was behind strike.

US, Israel discussed Syria attack ahead of airstrike

Russia blasts Israel over Syria airstrike

Kremlin slams Israel for bombing of Syrian airbase, says Jerusalem did not provide prior notification to Russian forces.

Russia blasts Israel over Syria airstrike

'We should have operated in Syria ages ago'

Opposition MK says Israel should have intervened in Syria's civil war years ago, admits that his opinion is only with benefit of hindsight.

'We should have operated in Syria ages ago'

Syria: Air strike kills 14 - including Iranian soldiers

Several people killed and injured as military airbase near Homs attacked with missiles. Russia: Israel responsible for the attack.

Syria: Air strike kills 14 - including Iranian soldiers

U.S. believes chemical weapons used in Syria attack

Initial assessment by U.S. authorities is that chemical weapons were indeed used in attack on rebel-held town of Douma.

U.S. believes chemical weapons used in Syria attack

Security Council to meet following Syria chemical attack

UN Security Council to meet after 150 killed in chemical attack in Douma, east of Damascus.

Security Council to meet following Syria chemical attack

ANALYSIS: Russia is aiding Iran Axis prepare for war with Israel

Netanyahu has always said that deployment of the Iranian-backed pro-Assad coalition near the Israeli border, constituted a red line.

ANALYSIS: Russia is aiding Iran Axis prepare for war with Israel

Avi Gabbay to Trump: Don't leave Syria

Zionist Union leader tells US President that his intention to pull American troops out of Syria will only help Assad commit more atrocities.

Avi Gabbay to Trump: Don't leave Syria

Trump Threatens Syria:

'Assad the Animal will pay for chemical weapons attack'

President Trump vows Syrian regime will pay a 'big price'.

'Assad the Animal will pay for chemical weapons attack'

Chief Rabbi: We must work to stop massacre in Syria

'As Jews, who went through national extermination, whose Torah is a light unto the nations, it is our moral duty to act.'

Chief Rabbi: We must work to stop massacre in Syria

Amb Haley briefs Security Council on chemical weapons in Syria

'Just a few years ago, a single chemical weapons attack would have united us in shock and anger, enough for us to take immediate action.'

Amb Haley briefs Security Council on chemical weapons in Syria

Netanyahu returns fire

PM responds to Iranian president's accusations Israel, US support terrorism in Syria. 'Iranian terrorist octopus accuses Israel of terror.'

Netanyahu returns fire

ANALYSIS: ISIS is making a comeback in Syria and Iraq

If Trump pulls out US troops from Syria at this stage, he risks repeating Obama's 2011 blunder when he pulled the US army out of Iraq.

ANALYSIS: ISIS is making a comeback in Syria and Iraq

Analysis:

Israel now has stealth F-35s; Iran, Syria have no way to match

'Something changed in the region last December, when Israel declared its first squadron of F-35s operational.'

Israel now has stealth F-35s; Iran, Syria have no way to match

Trump: We'll be out of Syria 'very soon'

Trump says the U.S. will be out of Syria and leave the fight against ISIS to others.

Trump: We'll be out of Syria 'very soon'

Syria accuses Israel of stealing artifacts from synagogue

Syrian government says Israel and 'terrorists' stole Jewish artifacts from 2,000-year-old synagogue destroyed during Syrian civil war.

Syria accuses Israel of stealing artifacts from synagogue

When did Israel first hear about Syria's nuclear reactor?

IDF presents timeline showing when Israel first heard about Syria's reactor, up until the decision was made to destroy it.

When did Israel first hear about Syria's nuclear reactor?

Why did Israel declare that it destroyed Syrian reactor?

Chutzpah or miracle? What is the secret to living with Messiah eyes as we march toward redemption?

Why did Israel declare that it destroyed Syrian reactor?

Israel's egregious security policies

Israel's egregious security policies

Netanyahu: Our policy on nuclear weapons remains consistent

PM comments after details of 2007 raid on Syrian reactor released. 'We will prevent our enemies from acquiring nuclear weapons.'

Netanyahu: Our policy on nuclear weapons remains consistent

'Many of us owe Meir Dagan their lives'

'Today's relative security and quiet is the result of creative activity outside-the-box, as in the operation revealed today.'

'Many of us owe Meir Dagan their lives'

'The clear-cut proof of Syria's nuclear project'

Dr. Ronen Bergman reveals what happened behind the scenes of the security establishment on the way to attack the reactor in Syria in 2007.

'The clear-cut proof of Syria's nuclear project'

'Speak little and act quietly and professionally'

Zionist Union head: 'Details of 2007 attack in Syria, first published last night, are impressive in both intelligence and security aspects.'

'Speak little and act quietly and professionally'

Watch: Israeli pilot speaks about Syria raid

Arutz Sheva spoke to one of the IAF pilots who took part in the attack on the nuclear reactor in Syria in September of 2007.

Watch: Israeli pilot speaks about Syria raid

Cleared for publication:

This is how the nuclear reactor in Syria was destroyed

Military censor clears for publication details of the 2007 bombing of a nuclear reactor in Syria.

This is how the nuclear reactor in Syria was destroyed

UN condemns chemical weapons use in Syria

UN Security Council condemns continued use of chemical weapons in Syria as OPCW investigates alleged chemical use in Eastern Ghouta.

UN condemns chemical weapons use in Syria

ISIS could return to Syria, warns UN envoy

UN’s envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, says Syria could see the return of ISIS if there is no inclusive peace settlement.

ISIS could return to Syria, warns UN envoy

Haley: We're prepared to act on Syria

U.S. Ambassador to the UN says Washington remains prepared to act if Security Council fails to act on Syria.

Haley: We're prepared to act on Syria

Mattis: 'Unwise' for Assad to use chemical weapons

U.S. Defense Secretary warns Syrian regime against using gas as a weapon.

Mattis: 'Unwise' for Assad to use chemical weapons