Syria

Iranian Chief of Staff visits Syria

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Force heads high-ranking military delegation to Syria, will meet Assad.

'Anyone who tries to hurt us-will be hurt in return'

PM warns attacks on Israelis or Israeli craft will result in further retaliation after IAF planes destroy Syrian anti-aircraft battery.

IAF hits Syria after missile attack on Israeli aircraft

Syrian anti-aircraft missile battery opens fire on Israeli aircraft; IDF destroys missile battery in response.

Foreign citizen wounded in southern Golan Heights

Foreign citizen lightly wounded from gunfire which hit a field clinic near the border with Syria.

Liberman: In next war, Syria and Lebanon will be 1 front

Defense Minister warns Hezbollah, Syrian regime would considered one front on Israel's northern border in the next war.

Is Syrian jihadist critically injured?

Russia claims Tahrir Al-Sham leader was critically injured in air strike. Group denies.

3,000 killed in Syria in September

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says September was the deadliest month this year in the country's civil war.

U.S. military confirms 50 civilians killed in Iraq and Syria

U.S. military confirms an additional 50 civilians killed by coalition air or artillery strikes in Iraq and Syria.

Putin: Conditions exist for end of Syria war

Russian President visits Turkey, agrees with Erdogan on de-escalation zone in Syria's Idlib province.

Iran developing new precision missiles

Syrian missile factory believed to be bombed by Israel contained missiles capable of striking within meters of target.

Report: Israel fires missile at Syrian aircraft over Golan

Arab media claim explosion reported after Israel fires missile at Syrian aircraft over Golan Heights.

Trump announces new travel restrictions for 8 countries

President Trump replacing travel ban with a targeted list of restrictions enhancing vetting for nationals from eight countries.

Report: Israeli planes attack Hezbollah weapons warehouse

Syrian media claims Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, Syrian Army weapons storehouses.

Classified report: IDF isn't prepared to fight Syria

Likud MK refuses to sign report because it criticizes PM Netanyahu.

'We won't allow Iran to take control over Syria'

Trump reportedly emphasizes 'US will not leave Israel alone in the arena,' as Iran tries to gain foothold on Israel-Syria border.

Pilot program for female combat soldiers in trouble

Trainees drop out of pilot program to train female soldiers to serve in armored corps. End of year updates.

Israel’s DC envoy: Israel will ‘act to enforce’ Syria red lines

Israeli ambassador says he expects 'dramatic change' in Iran deal, expresses appreciation for US support for Israel.

Former Defense Minister demands PM step down

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon says Israel is 'being destroyed by its politicians,' insists PM Netanyahu resign.

Syria denies it was behind April gas attack

Syrian government denies UN report saying it was behind attack in Khan Sheikhun, insists it does not use chemical weapons.

Syria demands UN take action against Israel

Syria complains to UN about Israel's "aggression" following air strike on Syrian military site.

Paris: Suspects in explosives lab discovery linked to Syria

French investigators say three suspects linked to an explosives lab found in an apartment in Paris had contacts in Syria.

Trump: We'd be upset if Assad uses chemical weapons

Trump says Washington “would be extremely upset” if Syrian President uses chemical weapons again.

Syrian army threatens 'dangerous consequences' for air strike

Following strike on chemical weapons center, Syria links Israel to ISIS and threatens collapse of regional 'security and stability.'

'A moral action by Israel against the slaughter in Syria'

Head of Institute for National Security Studies discusses strike on Syrian army research center. 'The attack sent 3 important messages.'

Syria: Israel attacked base

Syrian army confirms reports of Israeli airstrike, says two soldiers killed and part of base destroyed.

Did Obama influence the Holocaust Museum's Syria report?

Following complaints, US Holocaust museum re-evaluating study that defended Obama administration’s inaction on Syrian genocide.

UN: Syrian gov't used chemical weapons dozens of times

UN war crimes investigators say Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons more than two dozen times during the civil war.

France again changes position on Assad

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian calls for transition in Syria that doesn't include Assad.

Nasrallah: I went to Damascus to meet Assad

Hezbollah leader claims he personally met Syrian president to seek his approval for a deal with ISIS.

'The most stable coalition I've ever seen'

Defense Minister: We will not accept Syria becoming an Iranian forward outpost against Israel.

Likud Minister:

'We will not allow Iran to threaten us'

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says Israel must not allow a land corridor between Tehran, Beirut; calls on US to take the reins.

Netanyahu to Putin: Iran continues to threaten our existence

In Russia-Israel meeting, Netanyahu warns Putin: Whenever ISIS leaves, Iran enters.

Netanyahu heads to Russia

PM Netanyahu leaves Israel for Sochi, for sixth meeting between himself and Russia's President Putin.

UN intercepts shipments from North Korea to Syria

Two North Korean shipments to Syrian government agency responsible for chemical weapons intercepted by UN in six months.

Watch: Hezbollah drones attack ISIS positions

Shiite terror group attacks Sunni terror group on Syrian,-Lebanese border.

Report: 200 ISIS terrorists killed in single airstrike

Russian warplanes wipe out ISIS force in Syria in massive airstrike.

Assad: Western countries must cut ties with terrorism

Syrian President says countries that want to reopen embassies in Damascus must end their support for Syrian rebels.

What does Israel want in Syria?

Watch: ILTV speaks with Brig. Gen. (ret.) Dr. Meir Elran of INSS and Prof. Eyal Zisser from the Tel Aviv University.

Netanyahu to meet with Putin, Kushner

PM Netanyahu to meet Russia's President Putin and US envoys to discuss Iran, Syria, and renewing talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Connection between Israel and the US 'strong and enduring'

US, Israel, hold joint security meeting on Iran, Hezbollah, and Syria.

Former IAF commander: Israel hit over 100 Hezbollah targets

Former Israel Air Force commander says Israeli strikes against Hezbollah prevented escalation and acted as a deterrent to war with Israel.

What happened to Guy Hever?

Thursday marks 20 years since the IDF soldier vanished from his Golan Heights base and was never heard from again.

ISIS' horrific pictures

ISIS terrorists punish wrongdoings with physical torture, including stoning, burning, chopping off limbs, and tossing people off roofs.

Iran building missile factory in Syria

Newly released satellite photos show Iran is building a Scud missile factory in Syria.

Israeli defense chiefs head to Washington for talks on Syria

Mossad chief to lead Israeli security delegation to meet with Trump administration officials over regional threats from Iran, Syria.

Netanyahu: ISIS out, Iran in? We won't allow it

Netanyahu stresses Israel will not allow Iran and its proxies to take over areas vacated by ISIS.

'Iranian empire is being established - and the US does nothing'

Education Minister Bennett warns West is ignoring looming Iranian threat, calls for concerted strategic action to block 'Iranian empire'.

Jihadists overtake Syrian city of Idlib

Jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham takes over Idlib after rival rebels withdraw.

Watch IDF soldiers helping wounded Syrians

IDF General on northern front talks about Israel's aid to those wounded during fighting in Syria.

Trump ends program to train Syrian rebels

Trump ends CIA’s covert program to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels battling the government of President Bashar Al-Assad.

US 'will continue to discuss' Syrian ceasefire with Israel

White House says it will address Netanyahu's concerns over ceasefire brokered by US and Russia. 'I think there is a shared goal there.'

Lavrov: Russia, US to consider Israel's interests in Syria talks

Iran-backed Hezbollah not involved in or bound by current agreement.

'Israel needs to prevent Iran from taking over Syria'

Former National Security Council Head Yaakov Amidror talks about the threat of Iran taking over Syria, turning it into a weapons launchpad.

'If there is a war, we will annihilate Lebanon's infrastructure'

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon says Iran runs Lebanon, promises Israel will destroy Lebanon completely if war breaks out.

'Syria will be able to manufacture ballistic missiles'

Report claims Syria will produce ballistic and long-range missiles by the end of the year; North Korean soldiers integrate into Syrian army.

Trump: Syria ceasefire can save many lives

Trump welcomes U.S.-Russia brokered ceasefire in southwest Syria, which monitors say has held through its first day.

U.S. and Russia agree on Syria ceasefire

United States and Russia reach agreement on a ceasefire in southwest Syria.

Report: Netanyahu calls Putin to discuss Syria buffer zone

Israel wants 30-mile buffer zone to protect against Hezbollah, Iran - but doesn't want the zone controlled by Russia, report says.

Syria announces temporary ceasefire

Syrian army suspends combat operations in southern Syria until new round of peace talks begin in Kazakhstan.

Assad portrait featured on new banknote

Syrian President's portrait printed on a new 2,000-pound banknote.