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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

Will the US and Israel attack Syria together?

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

Will the US and Israel attack Syria together?

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

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

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

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.'

Former Syrian general: Iran testing chemical weapons in Syria

Russian plane crashes in Syria, killing all 32 aboard

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

Russian plane crashes in Syria, killing all 32 aboard

Assad: Operation in Eastern Ghouta will continue

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

Assad: Operation in Eastern Ghouta will continue

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.

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

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.

Ambassador Dermer: Iran threatens the entire 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.

'War may develop in Israel's north'

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.

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

Report:

Satellites reveal Iranian missile base in Syria

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

Satellites reveal Iranian missile base in Syria

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.

Chemical weapons watchdog investigating attacks in Syria

Syrian government blamed for chlorine attack in Eastern Ghouta

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

Syrian government blamed for chlorine attack in Eastern Ghouta

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 F-16 crash caused by human error, IAF says

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.

Israeli satellite spies Russian stealth fighters at Syrian base

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: Death toll in Eastern Ghouta rises to more than 400

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.

Syria: 250 civilians dead in 48 hours in Damascus suburb

'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.

'Iran poised to replace ISIS across Middle East'

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.

Syrian Kurds and army to repel Turkish offensive

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.

Injured Israel Air Force pilot released from 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.

Nasrallah: Downing of Israeli jet 'a big achievement'

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.

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

Syria claims it 'repelled' Israeli surveillance planes

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

Syria claims it 'repelled' Israeli surveillance planes

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.

Macron threatens to attack Syria over chemical weapons

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.

Syrian children urge Israel to bomb Assad regime

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?

Winds of war on Israel's northern border?