Syria

Netanyahu to Golan Druze: Don't cross the border

Prime Minister Netanyahu asks the Druze in the Golan Heights to show restraint and allow the IDF to operate to protect their brethren on the Syrian side of the border.

Damascus

IDF strikes Syrian military headquarters and presidential palace

IDF targets entrance of Syrian regime's military headquarters, following attacks against Druze population in southern Syria.

'What Else Needs to Happen?'

Sa'ar calls out international community amid Syria bloodbath

Israel's Foreign Minister warns of escalating violence against minorities in Syria and urges international action to prevent further atrocities and regional instability.

Thwarted: Dozens of suspects attempt to infiltrate from Syria

IDF troops thwart infiltration attempt by dozens of suspects from Syria near Hader; several Israeli civilians cross into Syria near Majdal Shams.

Katz:

'We'll continue to attack Syrian forces until they withdraw'

Defense Minister Israel Katz called on the Syrian regime to withdraw its forces from the Sweida area and stop its operations against the Druze in the area and threatened that Israel's response would escalate.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'Julani proves he’s unworthy - the ISIS DNA is stronger'

Arab affairs expert Zvi Yehezkeli issues warning about the new Syrian regime: “On the ground, they resemble Hamas. The real question is whether agreements can be made with them. In my opinion - no.”

Netanyahu

'We're committed to protecting the Druze in Syria'

PM Netanyahu and Minister Smotrich visit Hashmonaim Brigade base. 'We can protect our people and also preserve the world of Torah.'

Yossi Dagan:

Druze lives take precedence over an agreement with Syrian regime

Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan urges Israeli government to increase military action, until massacre of Druze community stops, stressing Israel’s role as a regional power protecting its loyal allies.

Minister Chikli calls for elimination of Syrian President

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli says in response to killings of Syrian Druze that Ahmad al-Sharaa is "a terrorist, a barbaric murderer who should be eliminated without delay."

Israeli Druze protest in solidarity with Syrian brethren

Druze citizens of Israel demonstrate in multiple locations and block a major highway in call for the Israeli government to do more to protect Syria's Druze community from attacks by the Syrian government.

IDF launches wave of airstrikes to protect Syrian Druze

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have ordered the IDF to attack regime forces moving towards the Druze in light of Israel's commitment to its own Druze citizens.

Syrian forces advance on Sweida amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes

Syrian forces are advancing on Sweida amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes, which have resulted in 99 deaths. Local leaders seek a truce as residents fear for their safety, highlighting instability post-Assad.

Unusual strike in Syria:

IDF strikes Syrian tanks which crossed border into Israel

IDF targets several Syrian tanks near Golan Heights after they cross into buffer zone.

Syria:

37 killed in Bedouin-Druze clashes in Sweida

Deadly clashes between Bedouin and Druze factions in Syria's Sweida kill 37, including children. Authorities send forces to de-escalate as local leaders call for calm amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

Watch:

IDF seizes 3 tons of weapons on Mt. Hermon

Troops of the 810th Brigade identified several central commando headquarters of the former Syrian regime in the Mount Hermon area, which were responsible for the Syria-Lebanon region during the Assad regime period.

Report

Netanyahu to meet Syrian President in DC in September

Israeli PM, Syrian President al-Shaara to meet ahead of UN General Assembly to sign security agreement, possible first step toward full normalization, i24NEWS reports.

Report:

National Security Advisor Hanegbi met with Syrian President

According to Syrian media, President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Major shift:

US revokes terror designation from Syria’s HTS

Trump administration revokes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's terror designation, following the decision to lift Syria sanctions in order to aid its reconstruction after HTS ousted Assad.

Quds Force-backed terror cell arrested in IDF raid in Syria

Watch footage from special operation in southern Syria: IDF arrests cell operated by Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

IDF:

810th Brigade demolishes outposts on Mount Hermon summit

IDF Spokesperson releases footage from the Mountain Brigade’s operation in the Syrian sector, where outposts of the old Syrian regime that threatened IDF positions were destroyed.

Syria signals readiness to resume 1974 pact with Israel

Syria expresses willingness to re-implement the 1974 disengagement agreement with Israel amid ongoing US-brokered talks for normalization.

Report:

IDF forces landed near Damascus, stayed for 5 hours

Arabic media reports IDF helicopters landed near the Syrian capital.

Report:

Syria's demands for normalization with Israel

Syrian source reveals two Golan Heights peace scenarios, including land divisions and potential Lebanese transfers; new Syrian president shows openness, but Golan return is key for domestic support.

Syria dismisses 'premature' peace deal talk with Israel

Syrian state media deems peace talks with Israel "premature," demanding full adherence to the 1974 disengagement agreement and withdrawal from “occupied areas”.

Special operation in southern Syria:

IDF arrests Iranian-backed terror cell

In overnight operation, IDF forces arrest Iranian-backed terror cell in southern Syria's Umm al-Luqs and Ein al-Bassali.

Chief of Staff in Syria

We must maintain alertness and keep our eyes open at all times

Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour and situation assessment in Syria with the Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, and spoke with reserve soldiers.

Report uncovers Syrian gov’t role in Alawite slaughter

Reuters investigation traces March 2025 coastal massacres to militias and units tied to Syria’s new leadership, exposing a chain of command reaching Damascus.

Report:

Israel-Syria talks focusing on IDF withdrawal from southern Syria

Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reports that the two sides are discussing limited security arrangements. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa opposes a peace agreement at this stage and demands full Israeli withdrawal from areas captured after Assad’s fall.

Hope for regional integration?

Trump lifts Syria sanctions

Trump signs executive order lifting most sanctions on Syria, citing an "opportunity" for economic rebuilding under new President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Report:

These are Syria's conditions for Israeli accord

Lebanese channel reports that Syria has outlined its conditions for a peace agreement with Israel, including Israeli withdrawal from the Golan buffer zone, a halt to airstrikes, and US guarantees for the deal and support for the Syrian regime.

Rabbi Cooper: Trump could broker Netanyahu-Al-Sharaa meeting

After meeting Syria’s new president in Damascus, Rabbi Abraham Cooper says summit with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is possible if initiated by US President Donald Trump.

IDF arrests terror suspects in Syria

Troops from the IDF's 210th Division, deployed in southern Syria, conducted raids on weapons storage facilities and arrested multiple terrorist suspects.

Syria:

Extremist group claims Damascus church bombing

Sunni extremist group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claims responsibility for a Damascus church bombing that killed 25, challenging the Syrian government's assertion of ISIS involvement.

Tensions rise:

Iran proxies eye US bases amid retaliation fears

US officials detect Iran-backed militias preparing retaliatory attacks on US bases in Iraq and potentially Syria, following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to The New York Times.

Suicide bombing tears through Damascus church

The attack occurred during a prayer service at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweil’a neighborhood

Special nighttime operation: Hamas terrorists arrested in Syria

IDF forces arrest several Hamas terrorists in Syria, transfer them to Israel for interrogation.

Secret cross-border rescue:

IDF, Rambam save critically-ill Syrian girl

Revealed: 12-year-old Syrian girl in life-threatening condition was evacuated by the IDF to Rambam Hospital, where she received urgent heart treatment and made a full recovery.

Report:

Netanyahu seeks US-mediated negotiations with Syria

Prime Minister eyes renewed talks with Damascus following US policy shift, seeks revised security pact and peace accord.

Graves of 1st Intifada architect, PFLP founder smashed in Syria

Graves of Fatah commander and Arafat deputy Khalil al-Wazir and PFLP founder Ahmad Jibril smashed and vandalized in the in the Al-Shuhada Cemetery within the Yarmouk refugee camp.

Report:

Israel, Syria cooperate to prevent escalation in border region

Security forces return to towns near buffer zone under conditional agreement to prevent further attacks on Israeli territory, after recent rocket fire prompted Israeli airstrikes.

Syria grants IAEA immediate access to suspected nuclear sites

Syria's new government grants the UN nuclear watchdog immediate access to suspected former nuclear sites, according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

2 rockets fired at Israel from Syria fall in open areas

Sirens sound in southern Golan Heights following rocket attack from Syria; IDF responds with artillery fire.

Report:

Syria to absorb 3,500 foreign jihadists with US approval

Integration of Uyghur militants into Syrian military draws international scrutiny amid shift in US policy.

Footage from the Syrian villages of Mt. Hermon

As part of activities in the security zone in southern Syria, troops from the 810 Brigade located weapons, including several rockets and landmines.

Al-Julani to Jewish Journal:

'We share a common enemy with Israel'

The new president of Syria, Al-Julani, was interviewed by the Jewish newspaper and addressed his country's relationship with Israel.

IDF strikes Syrian targets posing maritime and air threats

IDF confirms strikes on Syrian weapon storage facilities with coastal and surface-to-air missiles near Latakia, says the strikes aimed to neutralize threats to international and Israeli maritime navigation.

'Damascus Crowns' unveiled in tribute to Syrian Chief Rabbi

In a moving ceremony at the National Library in Jerusalem, the public was granted a rare glimpse of the ancient “Damascus Crowns” — Torah manuscripts smuggled from Syria in a daring operation led by Rabbi Avraham Hamra.

Poll:

Growing Syrian support for peace with Israel

Survey by Syrian research center shows deep divides on normalization, with notable support in southern provinces and among minority groups.

IDF treats over 500 Syrians at field clinic near Hader

As part of a humanitarian-security effort, IDF and Medical Corps operate mobile clinic in southern Syria to aid Druze civilians and secure the Golan region. Watch.

Reuters report:

Direct talks held between Israel and Syria

Security officials from both sides reportedly met in person to discuss reducing tensions along the border, as US encourages engagement.

New Syria gov't pledges help on missing US citizens

Syria's new authorities commit to assisting the United States in locating and repatriating missing American citizens or their remains, a significant development following the lifting of US sanctions.

Report:

Israel and Turkey establish hotline amid Syrian tensions

Israel and Turkey have reportedly established a 24/7 hotline to prevent military misunderstandings in Syria, following direct talks in Baku.

Israeli Druze leaders to meet Syrian govt. officials

Senior officials from the Druze community will meet in the UAE with representatives from the new Syrian government, sources tell i24NEWS Middle East Correspondent Ariel Oseran.

Report:

Decades later, Eli Cohen’s possessions come home

Decades after his execution, Israeli spy Eli Cohen’s belongings are sent back to Israel by Syria in a goodwill gesture directed at President Trump.

Despite 'reconciliation'

New Syrian regime confiscates Jewish properties

New Syrian regime transfers homes belonging to Jews who left the country to local residents.

60 years after execution:

Mossad recovers Eli Cohen archive from Syria

The Mossad has recovered the official Syrian security forces archive on executed Israeli spy Eli Cohen, which includes documents, photos, and personal belongings.

In Aleppo:

Syrian government targets ISIS sleeper cells

Syrian security forces conduct significant raid against ISIS hideouts in Aleppo, killing three terrorists and detaining four, marking the first publicly announced operation of its kind by the Islamist-led government in the city.

Dramatic announcement:

Trump warns Iran: Move fast or something bad will happen

Concluding Mideast tour, US President Donald Trump urges Iran to agree to nuclear deal 'or something bad will happen.'

Report: Syria may transfer remains of Israeli spy Eli Cohen

Hezbollah-linked Al-Akhbar reports Syria's President al-Sharaa is open to returning Cohen’s remains and those of Israeli soldiers missing since 1982.

Nearing A Deal:

Trump praises Syrian leader, hints at progress with Iran

During a visit to Qatar, President Donald Trump told reporters that the USA is very close to reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran and praised Syria's new leader as a 'strong man'.