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IDF destroys cannon belonging to Syrian regime

IDF retaliates to latest incident of "spillover" from Syrian civil war, destroys cannon belonging to the Syrian army.

IDF destroys cannon belonging to Syrian regime

Syria: OPCW report is 'false,' relies on 'terrorist' testimony

Syrian Foreign Ministry tells Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons that their report is 'the creation of a sick mind.'

Syria: OPCW report is 'false,' relies on 'terrorist' testimony

OPCW confirms sarin was used in Syria gas attack

Chemical weapons watchdog confirms sarin nerve gas was used in April 4 attack, stops short of naming the responsible party.

OPCW confirms sarin was used in Syria gas attack

IDF strikes Syrian army post

Israeli aircraft strike Syrian army post after latest incident of "spillover" from Syria's civil war into the Golan Heights.

IDF strikes Syrian army post

Syrian 'spillover' rocket hits Golan Heights - again

Syrian rocket explodes in Golan Heights.

Syrian 'spillover' rocket hits Golan Heights - again

UN calls on Syrian troops to withdraw from Israel border

Security Council condemns fighting in buffer zone between Syria and Israel, urges Syrian government and rebels to withdraw from the area.

UN calls on Syrian troops to withdraw from Israel border

Russia promises 'proportionate' response to U.S. strike in Syria

Russian Foreign Minister says his country will respond in proportion if the U.S. takes military action to prevent Syria chemical attack.

Russia promises 'proportionate' response to U.S. strike in Syria

Netanyahu: We will not tolerate 'spillover' from Syria

Netanyahu says Israel will respond to every firing of mortars from Syria.

Netanyahu: We will not tolerate 'spillover' from Syria

Haley: Warning to Syria applies to Russia and Iran too

U.S ambassador to the UN says White House warning on Syria chemical attack is also aimed at Russia and Iran.

Haley: Warning to Syria applies to Russia and Iran too

Trump, Macron agree on joint response to Syria chemical attack

U.S. and French Presidents agree on a joint response in the event of another chemical attack in Syria.

Trump, Macron agree on joint response to Syria chemical attack

Trump admin: Assad planning mass chemical weapons attack

White House says Syria preparing for massacre of civilians using chemical weapons, warns Assad he will 'pay a heavy price'.

Trump admin: Assad planning mass chemical weapons attack

Tillerson, Lavrov discuss Syria

Russian Foreign Minister speaks with Secretary of State, urges him to prevent "provocations" against Syrian government forces.

Tillerson, Lavrov discuss Syria

Syrian mortars hit Israel, sparking fire in Golan Heights

For third time in two days, Syrian mortars hit Israeli side of Golan Heights. Fires reported in Israel as result.

Syrian mortars hit Israel, sparking fire in Golan Heights

Syrian army warns Israel of 'repercussions'

Syrian army warns Israel against further airstrikes on targets on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights.

Syrian army warns Israel of 'repercussions'

'We view Iranian military foothold in Syria with utmost gravity'

PM speaks at cabinet meeting about security threats from Syria, Indian PM's upcoming visit, and Hadassah Hospital crisis.

'We view Iranian military foothold in Syria with utmost gravity'

Netanyahu: We will respond with force to any missiles from Syria

Israeli PM emphasizes that Israel 'will not tolerate' any missiles fired into its territory.

Netanyahu: We will respond with force to any missiles from Syria

WATCH: IDF retaliates for Syria spillover

Israel's Air Force aims at Syrian military targets responsible for spillover into Golan Heights.

WATCH: IDF retaliates for Syria spillover

No concrete evidence ISIS leader was killed

U.S.-led coalition battling ISIS says there's no concrete evidence on whether ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi is dead or alive.

No concrete evidence ISIS leader was killed

Key ISIS financial facilitator killed in Syria airstrike

Fawaz Muhammad Jubayr al-Rawi, key ISIS financial facilitator, killed by U.S.-led international coalition.

Key ISIS financial facilitator killed in Syria airstrike

EU Greens: 'Send whole Syrian villages' to Europe

EU Green party representative believes 'moving migrants in huge numbers would improve integration.'

EU Greens: 'Send whole Syrian villages' to Europe

Macron: No 'legitimate successor' to Assad

French President says France no longer considers Assad's departure a precondition to resolving civil war.

Macron: No 'legitimate successor' to Assad

Health Ministry: Israel well-protected from Polio outbreak

The Health Ministry says its closely monitoring polio cases in East Syria but says very slim chance of polio outbreak in Israel

Health Ministry: Israel well-protected from Polio outbreak

Russia plans to sanction the US

Kremlin Press Secretary says if US continues sanctions, Russia may apply some of its own because 'these things should be mutual.'

Russia plans to sanction the US

Polio outbreak in Syria

World Health Organization reports 17 cases of polio in Syria since May, mostly in ISIS-controlled areas.

Polio outbreak in Syria

Report: ISIS 'grand mufti' killed in Syria airstrike

U.S.-led coalition forces say they killed ISIS chief cleric in a Syria airstrike last month.

Report: ISIS 'grand mufti' killed in Syria airstrike

Netanyahu denies Israel is aiding Syrian rebels

Prime Minister denies Wall Street Journal report claiming Israel regularly provides financial aid to rebel groups in Syria.

Netanyahu denies Israel is aiding Syrian rebels

Spicer: We preserve the right of self-defense

White House spokesman responds to Russian threats, stresses the U.S. is committed to its self-defense.

Spicer: We preserve the right of self-defense

Global number of refugees hits record high

Number of refugees globally hits 65.6 million, UNHCR head calls on wealthy countries to aid war-torn countries.

Global number of refugees hits record high

WATCH: Iranian missiles hit Syria

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard attacks Syrian targets in response to Tehran terror attacks.

WATCH: Iranian missiles hit Syria

Opinion: Vested interests on Israel's northern border

Why would Israel help the Syrian rebels, and what interest would such a move serve?

Opinion: Vested interests on Israel's northern border

Anti-ISIS coalition downs Syrian aircraft

United States-led coalition shoots down Syrian military aircraft near the city of Raqa.

Anti-ISIS coalition downs Syrian aircraft

Report: Israel giving secret aid to Syrian rebels

Sources tell Wall Street Journal Israel has been supplying Syrian rebels with cash, food, fuel and medical supplies.

Report: Israel giving secret aid to Syrian rebels

Watch: Iran hits ISIS strongholds in Syria after Tehran attack

Iran unleashes medium-range missiles on ISIS targets across eastern Syria in response to ISIS terror attack in Tehran.

Watch: Iran hits ISIS strongholds in Syria after Tehran attack

Report: Syrians treated in Israel carrying resistant bacteria

Study shows nearly 80% of Syrian children brought for treatment in Israel are carriers of bacteria resistant to antibiotics.

Report: Syrians treated in Israel carrying resistant bacteria

Eizenkot: Hezbollah is the IDF's top priority

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot says IDF has offensive, defensive plans and is ready to fight on a moment's notice.

Eizenkot: Hezbollah is the IDF's top priority

International coalition hits pro-regime forces in Syria

U.S.-led coalition destroys unit of pro-regime forces near the border with Jordan and Iraq.

International coalition hits pro-regime forces in Syria

Danny Danon exposes UNRWA's lies

Israeli UN Ambassador slams UNRWA's use of Syrian girl's picture to show how Gaza has been 'oppressed by Israel for many years.'

Danny Danon exposes UNRWA's lies

UNRWA fakes Gaza girl campaign with photo of bombed-out Damascus

UNRWA uses picture of Syrian girl to raise money for 'oppressed' Gaza 'civilians.'

UNRWA fakes Gaza girl campaign with photo of bombed-out Damascus

Putin 'convinced' Assad didn't use chemical weapons

Russian President dismisses any suggestion that Syrian President was behind April chemical attack.

Putin 'convinced' Assad didn't use chemical weapons

Macron: Use of chemical weapons in Syria a 'red line'

French President warns the use of chemical weapons in Syria would result in reprisals.

Macron: Use of chemical weapons in Syria a 'red line'

Report: Manchester terrorist trained in Syria

Officials in the United States believe Manchester suicide bomber received some training from ISIS in Syria.

Report: Manchester terrorist trained in Syria

U.S. planning to boost sanctions on Iran

U.S. Treasury will increase sanctions pressure on Iran, Syria and North Korea.

U.S. planning to boost sanctions on Iran

Syrian army kills ISIS 'war minister'

Syrian army says it killed ISIS commander Abu Musab al-Masri.

Syrian army kills ISIS 'war minister'

Elite Hezbollah unit operating in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah moves elite units from Syria to 'sensitive areas' in southern Lebanon, to ' strengthen its forces' near Israeli border.

Elite Hezbollah unit operating in southern Lebanon

Syrian convicted of terror in Germany

Syrian member of ISIS convicted in Germany of membership in a terrorist organization.

Syrian convicted of terror in Germany

Mattis: We'll defend our troops

The U.S. is not deepening its role in Syria's civil war but will act defensively when needed, says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

Mattis: We'll defend our troops

What role should Israel play in the Syrian civil war?

Watch: ILTV speaks with Uzi Dayan, former major and politician, about Israel and the situation in Syria.

What role should Israel play in the Syrian civil war?

ADL: Syrian crematoria ‘invoke worst nightmares of Nazis’

ADL head compares reports of crematoria use for burning victim's bodies to Nazi use of crematoria during Holocaust.

ADL: Syrian crematoria ‘invoke worst nightmares of Nazis’

Israel sentences Syrian spy to 14 years in prison

Resident of Majdal Shams in Golan Heights had previously served 27 years for same offense.

Israel sentences Syrian spy to 14 years in prison

'Time to eliminate Assad'

Kulanu Minister Gen. Yoav Galant says time has come to be rid of Syrian dictator, crush Iranian regime.

'Time to eliminate Assad'

US accuses Assad of burning thousands in crematoria

US reveals Syria regime has set up crematorium at prison near Damascus, executes up to 50 people at prison every week.

US accuses Assad of burning thousands in crematoria

ISIS commanders join Free Syrian Army

Two ISIS commanders leave ISIS capital to join Free Syrian Army, leaving their troops behind.

ISIS commanders join Free Syrian Army

Assad vows to continue fighting

Syrian President says he will continue to fight the rebels trying to oust him.

Assad vows to continue fighting

Jordan/Syria border:

Update: Jordanian F-16 shoots down drone at Syrian border

Follows earlier reports of troop concentrations near Syrian border.

Update: Jordanian F-16 shoots down drone at Syrian border

US prepping to invade Syria?

Reports: Unusual troop movements in Jordan near Syrian border

Tanks, armor, and other support equipment moved to Jordanian compound 43 km from Syrian border as US, Jordan launch major military exercise.

Reports: Unusual troop movements in Jordan near Syrian border

US Joint Chiefs head

'Hezbollah presence in southern Syria a big threat to Israel'

Gen. Joseph Dunford warns Hezbollah presence in Syria dangerous because it 'would give Israel two fronts to deal with' if Hezbollah attacks.

'Hezbollah presence in southern Syria a big threat to Israel'

Trump approves weapons supplies to Kurds battling ISIS

Move likely to infuriate Turkey, which sees YPG as terrorists.

Trump approves weapons supplies to Kurds battling ISIS

Analysis:

Russian plane able to detect IAF activity spotted in Syria

Israeli satellite photographs Russian AWACS.

Russian plane able to detect IAF activity spotted in Syria

'US must recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan'

Intelligence Minister says US and Israel must develop a joint policy on dealing with Syria and Iran, starting with recognition of the Golan.

'US must recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan'

Report: Syria continuing to make chemical weapons

Western intelligence agency finds Syria is continuing to make chemical weapons in violation of 2013 deal.

Report: Syria continuing to make chemical weapons