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Golan Druze breach Israeli security fence

Dozens of Druze residents break through security barrier, head towards Syrian village under rebel attack.

Golan Druze breach Israeli security fence

Israel vows to protect embattled Syrian village from rebels

IDF pledges to intervene in Syrian civil war to 'prevent capture, occupation' of Druze town by rebel forces after suicide bomber kills 9.

Israel vows to protect embattled Syrian village from rebels

Israeli wounded by Syrian gunfire in Golan Heights

Resident of Golan Heights hit by gunfire from Syria. IDF spokesperson says incident likely case of stray fire from Syrian civil war.

Israeli wounded by Syrian gunfire in Golan Heights

Syria to UN: Condemn 'blatant Israeli aggressions'

Syria urges UN to take action following reports of Israeli attack on an arms factory in Homs.

Syria to UN: Condemn 'blatant Israeli aggressions'

Syrian army recaptures Deir Ezzor from ISIS

Syrian monitor says Syrian army captures city of Deir Ezzor from ISIS in a Russian-backed operation.

Syrian army recaptures Deir Ezzor from ISIS

'Israel will act to prevent the arming of Hezbollah'

While refusing to confirm reports of Israeli airstrike on Syrian arms factory, Intelligence Minister notes Israel's 'red lines.'

'Israel will act to prevent the arming of Hezbollah'

Arab media:

Israel attacks Syrian arms factory

Arab media reports that Israel attacked an arms factory in the rural areas south of the Syrian city of Homs.

Israel attacks Syrian arms factory

Syria denies being responsible for sarin attack

Syria claims UN report accusing it of using sarin gas in Khan Sheikhun is a "falsification of the truth".

Syria denies being responsible for sarin attack

UN report: Assad responsible for April gas attack

New UN report finds Assad's regime was responsible for sarin gas attack in Khan Sheikhun.

UN report: Assad responsible for April gas attack

Report: 10 ISIS terrorists killed in suspected Israeli airstrike

Syrian human rights group says terrorists killed near Golan border by Israeli airstrike.

Report: 10 ISIS terrorists killed in suspected Israeli airstrike

Expert:

'Iran-led Shiite axis is Israel's biggest enemy'

Middle East expert says rocket fire from Syria was accidental, believes real concern is Syria turning to significant link in axis of evil.

'Iran-led Shiite axis is Israel's biggest enemy'

'We are facing a significant escalation in the Golan'

Defense officials think rockets were intentionally fired from Syria, contrary to official report. 'We fear this will become routine.'

'We are facing a significant escalation in the Golan'

Syria urges UN to take 'decisive steps' against Israel

Syria complains to UN after IDF retaliates for spillover from Syrian civil war.

Syria urges UN to take 'decisive steps' against Israel

Syrian rockets fall in Golan Heights

Four rockets fall in Golan Heights, IDF responds by targeting Syrian military.

Syrian rockets fall in Golan Heights

Liberman:

'I suggest that no one test our patience'

Defense Minister meet U.S. Defense Secretary, says Israel has clear red line when it comes to its security.

'I suggest that no one test our patience'

IDF hits Syria after rocket lands in Golan

IDF responds to rocket fire from Syria which hit Golan Heights, destroying Syrian army position.

IDF hits Syria after rocket lands in Golan

Iran to cooperate with Syria to destroy 'the Zionist enemy'

Iranian general arrives in Syria, says he is working to repel the 'Zionist threat' to Syria.

Iran to cooperate with Syria to destroy 'the Zionist enemy'

Iranian Chief of Staff visits Syria

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

Iranian Chief of Staff visits Syria

'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.

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

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.

IAF hits Syria after missile attack on Israeli aircraft

Foreign citizen wounded in southern Golan Heights

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

Foreign citizen wounded in southern Golan Heights

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.

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

Is Syrian jihadist critically injured?

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

Is Syrian jihadist critically injured?

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.

3,000 killed in Syria in September

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.

U.S. military confirms 50 civilians killed 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.

Putin: Conditions exist for end of Syria war

Iran developing new precision missiles

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

Iran developing new precision missiles

Report: Israel fires missile at Syrian aircraft over Golan

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

Report: Israel fires missile at Syrian aircraft over Golan

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.

Trump announces new travel restrictions for 8 countries

Report: Israeli planes attack Hezbollah weapons warehouse

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

Report: Israeli planes attack Hezbollah weapons warehouse

Classified report: IDF isn't prepared to fight Syria

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

Classified report: IDF isn't prepared to fight Syria

'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.

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

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.

Pilot program for female combat soldiers in trouble

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.

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

Former Defense Minister demands PM step down

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

Former Defense Minister demands PM step down

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 denies it was behind April gas attack

Syria demands UN take action against Israel

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

Syria demands UN take action against Israel

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.

Paris: Suspects in explosives lab discovery linked to 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.

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

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.'

Syrian army threatens 'dangerous consequences' for air strike

'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.'

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

Syria: Israel attacked base

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

Syria: Israel attacked base

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.

Did Obama influence the Holocaust Museum's Syria report?

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.

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

France again changes position on Assad

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

France again changes position on 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.

Nasrallah: I went to Damascus to meet Assad

'The most stable coalition I've ever seen'

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

'The most stable coalition I've ever seen'

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.

'We will not allow Iran to threaten us'

Netanyahu to Putin: Iran continues to threaten our existence

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

Netanyahu to Putin: Iran continues to threaten our existence

Netanyahu heads to Russia

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

Netanyahu heads to Russia

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.

UN intercepts shipments from North Korea to Syria

Watch: Hezbollah drones attack ISIS positions

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

Watch: Hezbollah drones attack ISIS positions

Report: 200 ISIS terrorists killed in single airstrike

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

Report: 200 ISIS terrorists killed in single 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.

Assad: Western countries must cut ties with terrorism

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.

What does Israel want in Syria?

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.

Netanyahu to meet with Putin, Kushner

Connection between Israel and the US 'strong and enduring'

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

Connection between Israel and the US 'strong and enduring'

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.

Former IAF commander: Israel hit over 100 Hezbollah targets

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.

What happened to Guy Hever?

ISIS' horrific pictures

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

ISIS' horrific pictures