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New Israeli stealth fighters operating over Syria?

Israel's F-35s may have already flown combat mission against Russian air defenses.

New Israeli stealth fighters operating over Syria?

Iran: We'll continue to help Assad

Senior commander says Iran will provide military advisers to Syria for as long as necessary.

Iran: We'll continue to help Assad

HRW: Pattern of chemical weapons use in Syria

Human Rights Watch says Syrian government forces used deadly nerve gas in four recent attacks.

HRW: Pattern of chemical weapons use in Syria

Assad: Israel supports 'terrorists'

Syrian President claims Israel supports the rebels fighting his regime by providing them with weapons.

Assad: Israel supports 'terrorists'

Syria to buy latest Russian anti-missile system

Assad says purchase of system is meant to repel Israeli and American attacks in Syria.

Syria to buy latest Russian anti-missile system

Watch: Patriot missile downs Syrian aircraft over Golan Heights

Israeli Air Force surface-to-air missile shoots down unmanned aircraft which violated Israeli airspace near Syrian border.

Watch: Patriot missile downs Syrian aircraft over Golan Heights

Intelligence Minister hints: Israel behind airstrike in Syria

'The incident is totally consistent with our policy of preventing the transfer of weapons to Hezbollah.'

Intelligence Minister hints: Israel behind airstrike in Syria

Explosion heard near Damascus airport

Large explosion heard near Damascus International Airport. Cause unclear.

Explosion heard near Damascus airport

France blames Syrian regime for chemical weapons attack

French intelligence services say they have scientific proof that Syrian regime was responsible for April 4 chemical weapons attack.

France blames Syrian regime for chemical weapons attack

U.S. sanctions Syria following chemical weapons attack

Treasury sanctions employees of Syrian research center following chemical weapons attack in Idlib.

U.S. sanctions Syria following chemical weapons attack

Report: Israel struck government army bases in Syria

Reports claim IDF bombed Syrian military base in retaliation for Friday strikes on the Golan.

Report: Israel struck government army bases in Syria

Syria: Israeli retaliation proof it supports rebels

Syria confirms Israel retaliated for explosion of mortar shells in Golan, says it's Israel provides assistance to rebels.

Syria: Israeli retaliation proof it supports rebels

Associate of ISIS leader killed in Syria

In rare operation, American ground forces kill close associate of ISIS leader who was involved in Istanbul attack.

Associate of ISIS leader killed in Syria

Mortar shells explode in the Golan

Three mortar shells from Syria explode in the Golan Heights. IDF retaliates.

Mortar shells explode in the Golan

US gave Israel two hours warning before Syria strike

Israeli military officials say Assad still possesses 3 tons of chemical weapons.

US gave Israel two hours warning before Syria strike

France has evidence Assad used chemical weapons

French Foreign Minister says his country has evidence the Syrian government carried out chemical weapons attack in Idlib.

France has evidence Assad used chemical weapons

Watch: Car explodes in Aleppo

ISIS sets off car inferno in Syria.

Watch: Car explodes in Aleppo

Golan Druze march for Syrian independence day

Druze in Israel's Golan say they support Syrian President Assad, want to rejoin Syria .

Golan Druze march for Syrian independence day

Syria: US hit ISIS chemical weapons depot, killing hundreds

Syrian sources claim the US attack Wednesday on ISIS targets struck poison gas supplies and released toxins which 'killed hundreds'.

Syria: US hit ISIS chemical weapons depot, killing hundreds

US and Russia work to lower tensions

Russian Foreign Minister tells US Secretary of State that Russia views US attacks on Syria as violation of international law.

US and Russia work to lower tensions

Yad Vashem asks WH press secretary to visit website

Israeli Holocaust Museum asks Sean Spicer to visit website to learn about Holocaust following gaffe that Hitler never used chemical weapoons

Yad Vashem asks WH press secretary to visit website

Syrian refugee attacks leftists during CNN interview

CNN interviewee calls out leftist 'hypocrisy,' says if US really wants to help, they should make Syria a safe place for its citizens.

Syrian refugee attacks leftists during CNN interview

Trump: We're not going into Syria

Trump speaks about why the US attacked Syria, says US will 'not enter Syria,' despite air attacks.

Trump: We're not going into Syria

'If we can solve the Palestinian problem, we'll have stability'

Jordan's King Abdullah says Trump wants to make a deal for Israelis and Arabs together, Putin has a major challenge with terrorism.

'If we can solve the Palestinian problem, we'll have stability'

Israeli Jews unite in prayers for Syrian civilians

Recalling lessons of Passover, Israelis pray for their Syrian ‘enemies.’

Israeli Jews unite in prayers for Syrian civilians

Rex Tillerson: Assad era is coming to an end

US Secretary of State says Russia has aligned itself with Iranians, Hezbollah, needs to choose whether to be part of a better future or not.

Rex Tillerson: Assad era is coming to an end

White House: Future Syria strikes not out of the question

White House spokesman: U.S. could carry out future military strikes on Syria if its government uses chemical weapons on citizens.

White House: Future Syria strikes not out of the question

'Your business is national pride'

President Rivlin meets Galilee Medical Center staff, says treating Syrian victims is a 'business of national pride.'

'Your business is national pride'

'The IDF is ready and prepared for any danger'

President Rivlin tours north, speaks with IDF soldiers about Syria.

'The IDF is ready and prepared for any danger'

Khamenei: Attack in Syria was 'strategic mistake'

Iran’s Supreme Leader condemns American missile in Syria, warns the U.S. will suffer from terrorism.

Khamenei: Attack in Syria was 'strategic mistake'

Will the US attack in Syria affect Israel?

Watch: ILTV speaks with former Ambassador and Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon about recent events north of Israel.

Will the US attack in Syria affect Israel?

State Comptroller to check preparedness for chemical attack

State Comptroller says he'll check likelihood and preparedness of home front for chemical attack, will list ways to protect home front more.

State Comptroller to check preparedness for chemical attack

What you need to know about the US strike on Syria

Questions and answers about how the US air strike on Syria affects Israel and Israelis.

What you need to know about the US strike on Syria

'We need another 100,000 settlers in the Golan'

Likud MK praises US strike on Syria, says Israel needs to strengthen presence in Golan.

'We need another 100,000 settlers in the Golan'

'No political solution in Syria if Assad remains'

Ambassador Nikki Haley says she doesn't see a political solution in Syria until Assad is out of power.

'No political solution in Syria if Assad remains'

Trump explains Syria strike to Congress

Trump tells Congress missile strike on Syria was in the vital national security and foreign policy interests of the U.S.

Trump explains Syria strike to Congress

'Trump erased Obama's failure'

A new red line: Trump, unlike Obama, will not be silent while Syrian civilians are killed.

'Trump erased Obama's failure'

Israelis donate thousands to victims of Syria chemical attack

Israeli volunteers raise over $32,000 to help victims of Syria chemical attack.

Israelis donate thousands to victims of Syria chemical attack

Canada supports American strike on Syria

Canadian Prime Minister supports limited and focused action against Syria's chemical weapons.

Canada supports American strike on Syria

Haley: We're prepared to do more in Syria

Ambassador Nikki Haley says the U.S. is prepared to do more in Syria following Thursday's airstrikes.

Haley: We're prepared to do more in Syria

Pence thanks Netanyahu for Israel's support

Vice President Pence thanks Netanyahu for Israel's strong support for the American action in Syria.

Pence thanks Netanyahu for Israel's support

U.S. intelligence: Assad kept some of his chemical weapons

U.S. intelligence agencies suspect Syrian President kept chemical weapons he agreed to surrender in 2013.

U.S. intelligence: Assad kept some of his chemical weapons

Tillerson: Coalition forming to pressure Assad

Secretary of State says steps are underway on international coalition to pressure Syrian President.

Tillerson: Coalition forming to pressure Assad

Putin: Syria chemical weapons attacks 'unfounded accusations'

Putin tells Netanyahu it is 'unacceptable' to make accusations of chemical weapons attack against Assad regime.

Putin: Syria chemical weapons attacks 'unfounded accusations'

Liberman:

'The chemical weapons attack was carried out at Assad's bidding'

Defense Minister is '100% certain' that Assad gave the order for the shocking massacre in Syria's Idlib. He slams the world's weak response.

'The chemical weapons attack was carried out at Assad's bidding'

'We cannot ignore the situation in Syria'

Minister Uri Ariel says Israel should lead the humanitarian effort to treat Syrian civilians.

'We cannot ignore the situation in Syria'

Pence: Russia must eliminate Syria's chemical weapons

U.S. Vice President says all options are on the table following chemical attack in Syria.

Pence: Russia must eliminate Syria's chemical weapons

'The world has been silent on Syria for 6 years'

MK Avi Dichter tells Arutz Sheva that Israel should not intervene in Syria.

'The world has been silent on Syria for 6 years'

Tillerson: Russia should rethink its support of Assad

Secretary of State calls on Russia to think carefully about its support for Syrian President in light of chemical weapons attack.

Tillerson: Russia should rethink its support of Assad

Trump: Syria is now my responsibility

Trump speaks at press briefing with King of Jordan about chemical weapons attack in Syria, says US and allies will respond to attack.

Trump: Syria is now my responsibility

'How many more children have to die before Russia cares?'

US Ambassador to UN blames Russian defense of Assad regime for chemical weapons attack

'How many more children have to die before Russia cares?'

Danon: The world cannot remain silent after Syrian massacre

US, UK, and France introduce Security Council resolution condemning Syrian chemical weapons attack.

Danon: The world cannot remain silent after Syrian massacre

'Don't mourn when our enemies are killed'

Former MK says Israel should not be so vehement about chemical weapons attack in Syria.

'Don't mourn when our enemies are killed'

'Israel hasn't turned its back on the Syrians'

Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel will continue helping Syrians, should not become militarily involved.

'Israel hasn't turned its back on the Syrians'

Hamas: Stop the bloodshed in Syria

Hamas condemns chemical attack in Syria's Idlib province.

Hamas: Stop the bloodshed in Syria

Syrian rebels call to 'ignite the fronts'

Syrian rebels vow to avenge the deaths of dozens of people in gas attack in Idlib.

Syrian rebels call to 'ignite the fronts'

Sarin may have been used in Syria attack

United States believes sarin was used in attack in Idlib province.

Sarin may have been used in Syria attack

Bennett urges cabinet meeting over Syrian chemical attack

Education minister says Syria chemical attack requires renewed security thinking by Israel.

Bennett urges cabinet meeting over Syrian chemical attack

Haley: Syrians don't want Assad as their leader

Ambassador Nikki Haley says the United States does not believe that Syrians people Assad as their leader.

Haley: Syrians don't want Assad as their leader

Haley: Removing Assad no longer our priority

American ambassador to the UN says Syrian President's removal is not a priority for Trump administration.

Haley: Removing Assad no longer our priority