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.'

Iran has amassed army of 82,000 troops in Syria, says Danon

Tehran regime has turned Syria 'into the world's largest military base', Israeli Ambassador warns UN Security Council.

Haley: Russia is telling the world chemical weapons are fine

US Amb. Nikki Haley speaks about chemical weapons use in Syria at a UN Security Council meeting.

Analysis: Is Israel planning IDF action against Iran in Syria?

Netanyahu and the IDF CoS seem to be hinting that they are losing patience with the world's passivity as Iran gets nearer to Israel.

Murder attack in Samaria:

'Eradicate terror and recognize Havat Gilad'

Shomron Council head calls on government to immediately authorize Havat Gilad community, stop incitement, and end deluxe prison conditions.

Syria complains to UN about Israel

Syria blasts Israel’s “aggressive attitude” after airstrike outside of Damascus it blamed on Israel.

Syria: Israeli forces attacked Damascus-area base

Assad regime confirms claims by opposition group that Israeli aircraft hit government arms depot near Damascus.

Syria: 23 dead in explosion at jihadist base

At least 23 people, including seven civilians, killed in car bomb at a base for Asian jihadists in Idlib.

Assad replaces defense minister

Syrian President replaces his defense minister for the first time since 2012, part of a government reshuffle.

Erdogan: Assad is a terrorist

Turkish President calls Syrian President a terrorist, says peace efforts cannot continue with him.

Syrian rebels near Israel border negotiating with government

Rebels near where the Syrian, Lebanese and Israeli borders meet negotiating a deal to leave for other rebel-held areas.

Syrian rebels down military jet

Jihadist rebels from Tahrir Al-Sham down military jet in northern Hama, killing pilot.

Iranian-backed militias moving closer to Israel

Syrian army forces, backed by Iranian-backed militias, push deeper into rebel-held enclave near Israel and Lebanon border.

Assad: France a backer of 'terrorism'

Syrian President blasts France, says it has "no right to talk about peace" in his country.

Macron: ISIS will be crushed by February

French President predicts ISIS will be crushed in Syria by February, says there may be no choice but talk to Assad.

Analysis: Is ISIS done for?

The defeat of ISIS in Syria and Iraq has not ended the barbaric organization's ability to sow death and destruction.

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Arab world blasts Trump's announcement on recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Report: Israel carries out attack in Syria

Foreign media claim Israel carried attacked scientific research center on the outskirts of Damascus.

PM Netanyahu: We won't allow Iran to entrench itself in Syria

In video filmed prior to alleged strike, PM Netanyahu says Israel 'won't allow regime bent on destroying Israel to acquire nuclear weapons.'

First time ever:

Britain opposes resolution condemning Israel's control in Golan

​​​​​​​Britain joins US, Canada in opposing UN resolution on 'Syrian Golan.'

Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria

Arab news outlets report Israel attacked military base in Syria, 2 missiles were intercepted.

North Korea fortifies border after soldier defects

South Korean Defense Minister says North Korea violated ceasefire agreement by firing at defecting soldier.

Russian warplanes kill 53 civilians in Syria

Syrian human rights monitor says Russian warplanes killed 53 civilians while bombing ISIS-held village.

Assad to Netanyahu: Ready to discuss Golan demilitarization

Syrian president conveys via Putin possibility of Golan demilitarization. Israeli official: Israel will attack Iranian activity near border.

Report: Trump revealed info on covert Israeli mission in Syria

Vanity Fair discloses details on classified information that Trump allegedly revealed to Russians in May.