Syria

Will the US and Israel attack Syria together?

Kuwait daily claims Israel, US, planning joint offensive on Syria.

Report: Hezbollah on high-alert, fears Israeli air strikes

London daily claims Hezbollah terror group declared state of emergency, fearing Israeli attack.

Former Syrian general: Iran testing chemical weapons in Syria

Top Syrian defector says Iran developing missiles with chemical warheads 'to be used in Syria - but also for operations across the border.'

Russian plane crashes in Syria, killing all 32 aboard

Military transport aircraft crashes at Russian airbase in Syria. Cause of crash unknown.

Assad: Operation in Eastern Ghouta will continue

Syrian President insists there is no contradiction between military operation against rebels and a truce.

Analysis: How the U.S. army turned the tide in Syria

By unleashing military power in Syria last month,Trump is sending a clear message to Putin, Iran and Assad's forces that Obama is gone.

Ambassador Dermer: Iran threatens the entire world

Israeli Ambassador to US warns Iran is continuing nuclear program, buildup in Syria in order to threaten Israel and the rest of the world.

'War may develop in Israel's north'

Major-General Eyal Ben-Reuven warns that Israel's north is not prepared for potential and probable war.

U.S.: Russia violated its duties on Syrian chemical weapons

U.S. says Russia violated its duty to guarantee the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons.

Report:

Satellites reveal Iranian missile base in Syria

New Iranian base discovered in Syria housing missiles capable of striking Israel.

Chemical weapons watchdog investigating attacks in Syria

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons investigating alleged chlorine gas attacks in the Syrian region of Eastern Ghouta.

Syrian government blamed for chlorine attack in Eastern Ghouta

Syrian opposition says the government launched a deadly chlorine gas attack on rebel-held enclave.

Israeli F-16 crash caused by human error, IAF says

Flight crew failed to engage in evasive maneuvers following missile launch, IAF internal report claims, leading to downing of F-16 fighter.

Israeli satellite spies Russian stealth fighters at Syrian base

Israeli satellite reveals Russia deployed two brand-new stealth planes to Syria, for testing in real-life conditions.

Syria: Death toll in Eastern Ghouta rises to more than 400

Fresh bombardment on Damascus suburb kills dozens, brings number of dead civilians to more than 400 in five days.

Syria: 250 civilians dead in 48 hours in Damascus suburb

At least 250 civilians killed in 48 hours in regime attack in Syria's Eastern Ghouta.

'Iran poised to replace ISIS across Middle East'

'Time to show Abbas time isn't on PA's side', says Public Security Minister, says US must prevent Iran from taking over after ISIS defeat.

Syrian Kurds and army to repel Turkish offensive

Syrian Kurdish forces and Damascus government reached an agreement to work together to repel Turkish attack on Afrin region.

Injured Israel Air Force pilot released from hospital

Condition of F-16I pilot who was seriously injured during operation over Syria improves, leading to his discharged from Rambam Hospital.

Nasrallah: Downing of Israeli jet 'a big achievement'

Hezbollah leader welcomes Syria’s downing of an Israeli F-16 fighter jet, says his group is the only force Lebanon has.

IAF: F-16 shoot down was 'operational failure'

Investigation into loss of F-16I during operation over Syria on Saturday suggests pilot could ordinarily have evaded aging S-200 missile.

Syria claims it 'repelled' Israeli surveillance planes

Syria says it forced Israeli surveillance planes that breached its southern border to withdraw. Israel not commenting.

Macron threatens to attack Syria over chemical weapons

French President says his country will launch attacks if proof emerges that Syrian regime used banned chemical weapons against civilians.

Syrian children urge Israel to bomb Assad regime

Syrian children photographed carrying large Hebrew sign with plea to Israel to bomb Assad's forces in Syria.

Winds of war on Israel's northern border?

Will the incident on the Syrian border over the weekend spark a full-blown war? Who has an interest in fanning the flames?

Syria threatens Israel with 'more surprises'

Assad regime spokesman warns Israel will 'be greatly surprised' in future strikes on Syria, following military confrontations over weekend.

Defense Minister:

'This is not the time to bark, but to bite'

Liberman warns terror groups on Israel's northern border, emphasizing Israel is not limited in possibilities of response to provocation.

UK backs Israeli airstrikes in Syria

British foreign minister backs Israel's right to self-defense after Iranian aircraft violates Israeli airspace, Israel bombs Syrian base.

Hezbollah threatens Israel

Senior Hezbollah official threatens to open a front in Syria and Lebanon if Israel attacks targets in Gaza.

Cruz: America stands with Israel in wake of Iran's aggression

Senator Ted Cruz urges the world to take decisive action against Iran following the incident in Israel's north.

'We'll teach Iran a lesson it'll never forget'

In interview with Saudi newspaper, Minister Yisrael Katz warns Iran not to attack Israel from Syria again.

'We heard an explosion and realized we'd been hit'

Downed pilot describes dramatic moments after missile hit plane. 'It's a very uncomfortable feeling to lose control of your plane.'

Al Qaeda leader praises Israeli strike on Syria

Senior jihadist commends Israel for striking Syria during Saturday flare-up.

IDF: War with Iran a matter of time

Senior security source warns that war with the Islamic Republic rapidly approaching.

Watch: Israeli F-16 shot down

Security camera in northern Israel captures crash of Israeli fighter jet shot down Saturday by Syrian anti-aircraft missiles.

'With remarks like this, the left will never return to power'

MK enraged after decorated reserve general alleges that renewed tensions with Syria were engineered by PM to distract from police probe.

Report: Six killed in IAF strikes on Syria

Israeli retaliatory airstrikes on Assad regime Saturday killed at least six people, NGO claims, including 'non-Syrian allies'.

Netanyahu's warning following Iranian drone intrusion

PM makes clear Israel will not tolerate attempt to undermine sovereignty. 'We proved we can unite to ward off our enemies.'

Further improvement in condition of seriously-injured pilot

Hospital says pilot seriously injured after jet downed in northern Israel taken off respiration. Lightly-injured pilot to return home soon.

Bennett: Those who act against us pay a price

Minister, member of Political Security Cabinet hints Russia cannot be relied upon in Syria. 'We'll protect ourselves with our own forces.'

'The squadron is ready and prepared'

Lieutenant Colonel L., commander of the 113 Squadron of the IAF, is the pilot who intercepted the Iranian drone on Saturday morning.

Left speaks out against left

Leftists claim escalation in the north is a conspiracy by Netanyahu. Meretz chairwoman, of all people, condemns.

UN chief calls for 'de-escalation' in Syria

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following closely the alarming military escalation throughout Syria", says his spokesman.

PM Netanyahu: Iran violated Israel's sovereignty

Israeli UN Amb. Danon, PM Netanyahu, say Iran proved Israeli warnings correct, promise not to tolerate violations of Israel's sovereignty.

Report: Syrian base was used 'as if it were Iran's own'

Syrian base attacked by IDF was used by Iranian forces 'as if it were their own' for several months, report says.

IAF Chief of Staff: Syrians have a lot of nerve to fire at us

Israel 'seriously damaged' Syria's air defense system, IAF Chief of Staff says.

Hezbollah: This is the beginning of a new era

Hezbollah hails Syrian air defenses for downing Israel F16I fighter jet.

Condition of seriously injured IAF pilot improves

2 IAF pilots injured after F-16 shot down Saturday. One pilot in serious but stable condition, second lightly injured, doctors say.

Shots fired at Israeli drone over Golan Heights

Gunfire emanating from Syrian territory targets Israeli drone operating over Golan Heights, hours after Israeli home hit by gunfire.

Syria warns Israel: Airstrikes will have 'repercussions'

Syrian Foreign Ministry condemns Israel over alleged airstrikes near Damascus, demands the UN take action.

Syrian army: We responded to 'Israeli aggression'

Syrian state media claims Israeli aircraft attacked research center northwest of Damascus.

State Department alarmed over Syrian chlorine gas attack

State Department expresses concern over reports of chemical weapons attack in Idlib province.

At least 20 dead in suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria

20 people killed in apparent chemical weapons attack in Idlib province in Syria.

Report: Syrian civilians injured in chlorine gas attack

Syrian activists say at least 11 people suffered chlorine gas poisoning during attack in Idlib province.

Syrian Islamists down Russian warplane

Russian pilot killed after jihadist rebels down his warplane over Idlib.

Female fighter's body mutilated, Kurds enraged

Video showing Kurdish female fighter's mutilated body infuriates Syrian Kurds, Kurdish authorities blame incident on Turkey.

U.S. officials: Assad producing new kinds of chemical weapons

Officials in Washington say Syrian government still using chemical weapons despite committing to abolish its arsenal.

Netanyahu to Putin:

'We'll stand up to Iran, there won't be another Holocaust'

Netanyahu discusses Iranian threat with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 'Israel won't tolerate Iranian arsenal in Lebanon.'

Netanyahu to Putin: Time to stand up against murderous regimes

Netanyahu meets with Putin in Moscow, urges Russia to confront 'murderous ideologies' as the two discuss Syrian civil war, Iranian regime.

Assad threatens:

'Attack again, and I'll launch a missile at Ben Gurion airport'

Syrian President Assad sends threat to Israel via Russian President Putin: 'Syrian honor is above all else.'