Syria

Turkey arrests alleged ISIS recruiter

Turkish authorities arrest Syrian who allegedly recruited militants from Europe to fight for ISIS.

Think-tank offers Trump policy recommendations on Israel

Conservative Heritage Foundation releases report recommending Trump admin 'move embassy to Jerusalem, correct historic anomaly.'

Syrian rebels take military airport from ISIS

U.S.-backed Syrian alliance takes military airport near ISIS capital.

What started the war in Syria?

Syria's civil and proxy war still rages on. Watch how it all began.

West accepts Syrian refugees, only pro-Caliphate elements remain

Nonie Darwish says instead of accepting unvetted Muslim refugees, West must show "tough love" to Muslim world.

Netanyahu: No restrictions on building in Jerusalem

PM says Israel continuing cooperation with Russia on Syria, US not asking for construction freeze in Jerusalem.

Eizenkot: Hezbollah behind killing of own chief commander

"Those findings show to what degree relations between Hezbollah and its patron Iran are tense and complex."

'Hezbollah is our number one challenge'

IDF Chief of Staff warns Israel faces serious threats on northern border, says IDF monitoring 'regular use of chemical weapons' in Syria.

How the IAF downed a Syrian SAM missile

Arrow system intercepted a surface-to-air missile on Friday – though it's programmed only against Scuds.

Syrian army: We downed Israeli drone

Syrian army claims it downed Israeli drone in the Kuneitra area. IDF: No information was leaked.

Answer to Hezbollah: Comprehensive air defense to be operational

In two weeks Magic Wand becomes operational, to provide enhanced security to threats against Israel at nationwide level.

'Arrow used to destroy Syrian ballistic threat'

Senior IDF officer says Arrow-3 missile defense system used against Syrian missile posing "ballistic threat" to Israel over weekend.

Russia summons Israeli ambassador over Syria strikes

Russian Foreign Ministry calls Israeli ambassador to discuss Syria air strikes - second time in four days.

'If Lebanese rockets strike Israel, it's a declaration of war'

Education Minister Bennett speaks with Arutz Sheva about security on the northern border, education, and the IDF.

Report: Israel strikes in Syria

Syrian media reports that Israel attacked military positions and Hezbollah targets. Israel not commenting.

'Our response to Israel airstrike was appropriate'

Syria’s UN Ambassador says his country’s retaliation for Israel’s airstrikes "changed the rules of the game".

Report: One killed in Israeli drone strike in Syria

Syrian media claim Israeli drone strike killed man on Syrian side of Golan Heights.

Syria to UN: Israel violated our territory

Syria files complaint with UN following Israel’s airstrikes targeting weapons meant for Hezbollah.

Russia summons Israeli Ambassador

Russia summons Israel's Ambassador for clarifications following Israeli airstrikes in Syria.

'We'll continue to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah'

Netanyahu responds to airstrikes in Syria, stresses that Israel has a very clear policy.

Syria threatens response to 'Zionist aggresion'

Syian army claims to have shot down Israeli fighter plane despite anti-aircraft missiles landing in Israel and Jordan.

Former nurse becomes Syrian reporter

Former Syrian nurse becomes independent reporter on Syria's civil war.

Iran vows to 'liberate' Golan Heights

New Hezbollah-backed group aims to help Syria reconquer Golan Heights.

Syrian Medical Society heals war torn country

Many organizations try to rebuild the country where at least 300,000 deaths have been recorded since the beginning of the civil war.

Syrian civil war death toll: 321,000, 145,000 missing

British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims 321,000 Syrians have died in six years of civil war, another 145,000 missing.

Defense Secretary Mattis is Cutting the Syrian Gordian Knot

US deploys Marines to Syria

Hundreds of US Marines deployed in Syria to fight ISIS - indicating an escalation of US military involvement.

Syrian peace talks exclude future Israeli assistance

All efforts to resolve the six year civil war in Syria have failed to yield any progress including the latest round in Geneva. ILTV reports.

ISIS jihadists damage Roman monument in Palmyra

ISIS jihadists have severely damaged a major Roman monument ancient Syrian city, says antiquities official.

'Iran wants to force us to open a front in the Golan'

PM Netanyahu speaks about upcoming meeting with Putin, says Israel may be forced to attack Iranian bases in Syria.

Al-Qaeda confirms death of its deputy leader

Al-Qaeda confirms deputy leader Abu al-Khayr al-Masri was killed in a drone strike in Syria.

UN: Both sides guilty of war crimes in Aleppo

UN commission finds that both Syrian rebels as well as the regime are guilty of war crimes in Aleppo.

American official confirms death of deputy Al-Qaeda leader

U.S. intelligence official says missile fired by a CIA drone killed Al-Qaeda deputy leader in Syria.

Watch: Incendiary bombs causing excessive damage

Syrian forces bomb towns and villages, further inciting violence in the region.

Israeli convert to Islam joins ISIS

Security forces arrest northern resident for joining ISIS.

Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia and China veto UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons.

Report: Deputy Al-Qaeda leader killed in Syria

Unconfirmed reports say deputy leader of Al-Qaeda killed in a drone strike in Syria’s Idlib province.

Watch: Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visits Syria

Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard describes the plight of the Syrian people.

Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions

Security Council likely to vote on resolution sanctioning Syrian officials over chemical weapons attacks as early as next week.

McCain secretly visits Syria

Senator McCain visits Kurdish-held region of Syria, meets United States military officials.

CIA aid to Syrian rebels frozen after jihadist attack

CIA-coordinated military aid for rebels in Syria frozen since they came under Islamist attack last month.

Report: Israeli Air Force strikes Damascus

Arab media claims Israeli fighter jets struck Syrian army positions near Syrian capital.

Watch: Arab TV host praises Israeli prison system

'Arab prisoners leave Israeli prisons fat and educated, in Syria prisoners leave emaciated and tortured, says Al-Jazeera TV host.

Watch: where is the most dangerous place to live?

East Ghouta, a town in the Damascus area notorious for its escalating violence, is one of the worlds most dangerous places to live.

Syria denies using chemical weapons

Syria's government says Human Rights Watch's claims it used chemical weapons in Aleppo are "fabricated".

Defense Department could propose ground forces in Syria

Defense Department could propose sending ground combat forces into northern Syria as part of fight against ISIS.

Report: Syrian government used chemical weapons in Aleppo

Human Rights Watch says Syrian government forces carried out at least eight chemical attacks in Aleppo.

Assad: Some of the refugees are 'terrorists'

Syrian President asserts that some of the millions of refugees who have fled his country conflict are "terrorists".

Jewish refugee group helps reunite Syrian family

Syrian family reunited with help from the resettlement agency HIAS.

Top secret Israeli intelligence co-up with Trump administration?

According to reports, Israeli intelligence chiefs met with top Trump aides to discuss Palestinian Authority, Iran, and Syria

US sends armored SUV's to anti-ISIS fighters

The US boost's its support towards Syrian Democratic Forces by supplying them with Armored vehicles.

Jordan attacks ISIS targets in Syria

Jordanian Air Force strikes ISIS targets in southern Syria in an effort to "eradicate" the group.

Report: Trump to restrict immigration from some Muslim countries

Trump expected to sign several orders restricting immigration from Syria and six other Middle Eastern or African countries, say sources.

Al-Qaeda leader killed in American air strike in Syria

Pentagon says Mohammad Habib Boussadoun al-Tunisi, an Al-Qaeda leader, was killed in an air strike near Idlib.

Iran, Syria sign gas and phone deal

Iran signs gas deal with Syria, receives right to operate phosphate mines and create gas terminal.

Syria: At least 30 dead as ISIS attacks in Deir Ezzor

Islamic State launches one of its fiercest assaults yet on the besieged Syrian city of Deir Ezzor.

Report: Assad named as responsible for chemical attacks

For the first time, investigators say they suspect Syrian President and his brother are responsible for the use of chemical weapons.

Syria demands UN punish Israel over airport attack

Syria's Foreign Ministry sends letters to UN calling for Israel to be “punished” for alleged attack on military airport west of Damascus.

Syrian army claims Israel attacked airport near Damascus

Several major explosions hit the Mazzeh military airport near the Syrian capital. Syrian army blames Israel.

Major legal victory against terror

US court rules that terror sponsors Iran and Syria must pay 178 m. dollars to family whose infant daughter was murdered in a terror attack.