Syria

Heartbreaking:

Austin Tice’s remains found in Syria, 12 years after kidnapping

Remains of American journalist Austin Tice, who went missing over 12 years ago, found in Aleppo, Syria, local reports say.

In southern Syria:

IDF establishes mobile triage facility to aid Druze civilians

New medical unit near Hader village echoes Israel’s 'Good Neighbor' legacy, offering humanitarian support as IDF maintains high alert along northern border.

Syrian President confirms indirect talks with Israel

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa confirms that indirect talks with Israel are taking place, focusing on security, intelligence, and confidence-building.

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Israeli Border Police operate in Syria for the first time ever

For the first time in history, Border Police officers are operating in Syrian territory to keep the peace and prevent riots.

Report: Israel, Syria, holding secret talks mediated by UAE

Indirect Israel-Syria talks focus mainly on security, intelligence, sources tell Reuters.

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Syria's new leader shows off skills on the basketball court

Apparently, when he is not busy sending militants to shoot ethnic and religious minorities, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa likes to shoot hoops. A video circulating on social media shows him doing so with his FM, Asaad al-Shaibani.

Footage from Syria:

Assad regime military headquarters destroyed

The 810th Brigade, which is operating in Syria, located and destroyed the headquarters of the old regime's unit that oversaw the Hermon area.

Grave desecration:

Grave of Rabbi Chaim Vital in Damascus renovated

Syrian authorities renovate grave of Rabbi Chaim Vital in Damascus, two days after discovering that unknown individuals had desecrated the holy site.

Lebanon:

Fears Syrian sectarian clashes may cross the border

As the new Syrian regime continues to attack the Druze community, many in Lebanon fear clashes between supporters of the regime and Lebanese Druze.

Erdogan claims 'Israel fears end of Syrian civil war'

Turkish president calls on international community to stop Israel after the Jewish State took action to protect Syria's Druze community.

Syria:

12 IAF fighter planes strike dozens of weapons in Syria

IDF targets infrastructure components and weapons across Syria; five Syrian Druze evacuated for medical treatment in Israel.

IDF strikes multiple targets in Syria

IDF confirms strikes on a military site, anti-aircraft cannons, and surface-to-air missile infrastructure in Syria. Syrian media report that Israeli fighter jets struck multiple areas in the country, including an air defense base used by the former regime.

UN chief:

'Israeli strike in Syria a violation of sovereignty'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns an Israeli air strike near the presidential palace in Damascus, says Israel must respect Syrian sovereignty.

Five Syrian-Druze citizens evacuated to Israel for treatment

IDF says five Syrian-Druze citizens evacuated to Ziv Hospital in Tzfat (Safed), after sustaining injuries in Syrian territory.

Syria responds to attack in Damascus

Syria calls Israeli attack in Damascus 'a dangerous escalation against the state's institutions and sovereignty, intended to destabilize its regime.'

PM speaks with Druze spiritual leader in Israel

PM speaks with Druze spiritual leader in Israel, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, following fierce protest in Israel in response to attacks on the Druze community in Syria.

US:

'Violence against Syria’s Druze is unacceptable'

The US slams attacks on Syria’s Druze community, urging interim authorities to halt violence, punish perpetrators, and protect minorities.

'A clear message to Syria'

Israel strikes near presidential palace in Damascus

Prime Minister and Defense Minister announce Israel had struck a target close to the presidential palace in Damascus: "We will not permit any threat to the Druze community."

'We'll turn the country upside down'

Druze protest in the north, roads blocked

Following the attacks on the Druze community in Syria, their relatives in Israel launch a fierce protest, blocking major routes in the north and demanding international intervention.

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Iran's secret plan to take over Syria fell with Assad

Leaked Iranian documents detail a failed strategy to cement influence in post-war Syria, disrupted by the 2024 ouster of President Bashar al-Assad.

Sa'ar to intl. community:

'Protect minorities in Syria from the regime's gangs of terror'

In a wide-ranging speech, Sa’ar celebrated Israel’s resilience, defended its right to self-defense, and urged international action on regional threats.

Turkey slams Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Turkey calls on Israel to stop its airstrikes in Syria, warning they harm efforts at national unity and reconciliation.

3 Syrian Druze evacuated to receive medical treatment in Israel

The 3 injured citizens were evacuated to the Ziv Medical Center in Safed after sustaining injuries in Syrian territory.

IDF strikes in Syria, defending Druze community from attacks

IDF strikes group planning attack on Syrian Druze community, sends warning to Syrian government. 'We see great importance in fulfilling our commitment to the Druze community in Israel and to protecting their Syrian brothers.'

Body of former Syrian President reportedly dug up

Footage shows what appears to be the mausoleum of Hafez al-Assad with a hole in the center where the grave marker once stood. It is unknown what befell the former leader's remains.

Grave of Rabbi Chaim Vital desecrated in Damascus

Unknown individuals break into Jewish cemetery in Damascus, desecrate grave of Rabbi Chaim Vital, a renowned Kabbalist and disciple of Arizal.

Syrian FM urges UN to pressure Israel to withdraw

Syria’s Foreign Minister calls on the UN Security Council to press Israel to pull back from Syrian territory, following the ouster of former President Bashar Al-Assad.

US Rep. reveals Syrian leader's conditions for deal with Israel

US Representative Marlin Stutzman spoke about his meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa and how the Syrians are interested in normalization with Israel.

Syrian media:

Hezbollah launches artillery barrage on Syrian military post

The Syrian military targeted the source of fire, which was in Lebanese territory, but stopped after the Lebanese military said it would search for the terrorists who conducted the launches.

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip, Syria, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria observed a moment of silence to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Congressman claims:

Syria wants to join Abraham Accords - under the right conditions

US Congressman Cory Mills tells Bloomberg he spoke with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa about US sanctions, removal of chemical weapons, and the possibility of Syria joining the Abraham Accords.

Chief of Staff in Syria:

We are holding key positions with strategic significance

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir conducted a field tour and situational assessment in Syria. 'We don’t know how things will develop here, but our presence has significant security importance.'

Regional tensions:

The red line Israel drew for Turkey

Representatives of Israel and Turkey meet in Azerbaijan, Israel clarifies that Turkish embedment in Syria will not be tolerated.

Turkey confirms coordination with Israel in Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reveals ongoing technical coordination with Israel to avoid direct conflict in Syrian airspace.

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Israel and Turkey in talks to avoid clashes in Syria

Israel and Turkey are working on establishing a deconfliction mechanism in Syria as both continue to operate in the country.

Terrorists in Syria threaten Israel

Masses in Aleppo were filmed chanting 'We kill ourselves for Allah' and calling for armed conflict with Israel.

Push for diplomatic support

Syria’s new President to visit UAE, Turkey

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to visit the UAE and Turkey as part of a diplomatic drive to bolster international backing for his administration.

Report:

More than 100 weapon sites remain in Syria

The figure is much higher than past estimates; experts say sarin, mustard gas, and chlorine could be not secured and lead to disaster.

Syrian tanks and APCs confiscated, destroyed

IDF raids military outpost belonging to former Syrian regime, locating and dismantling weapons, tanks, and APCs.

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Israel struck Syrian bases eyed by Turkey for deployment

Recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria targeted air bases scouted by Turkey, intensifying the tensions between the two countries, according to a Reuters report. Ankara had assessed sites for possible military deployment under a defense pact before the strikes.

Turkey:

'Israel has become the greatest threat to regional security'

Turkey accuses Israel of being a regional threat after its strikes on Syrian military sites, demands Israel withdraw and stop destabilizing Syria.

IDF operated in Syria to prevent Turkish takeover

Following airstrikes on Syrian military bases, IDF operated in southern Syria, confiscating weapons and destroying terror infrastructure.

Syrian Foreign Min. on Israeli strikes: 'Unjustified escalation'

Syrian Foreign Ministry claims Israeli strikes caused near-total destruction at Hama airport, says Israel attempting to upset stability.

IDF investigating rabbi's visit to Syria

According to the IDF, while an IDF official approved Rabbi Shlomo Aviner and his assistant's visit to soldiers on the front lines in the Syrian Golan, that official was not qualified to do so.

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner visits Syria

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner and his assistant Rabbi Mordechai Tzion visited soldiers on the front in Syria 'to strengthen their fighting spirits as reservists of the Military Rabbinate.'

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IDF Troops Conduct Defensive Activities on the Syrian Hermon

Over the past week, troops of the 810th Brigade, under the command of the 210th Division, operated in new areas on the peak of the Syrian Hermon with the goal of neutralizing threats and confiscating enemy equipment in the area.

Including a woman

Syria’s transitional government sworn in

Syria’s newly sworn-in transitional government includes fresh faces, including a woman for the first time, but retains key ministers.

1 week of war:

IDF releases footage of terrorist eliminations, strikes in Syria

1 week into the resumption of combat in Gaza, the IDF has struck 430 terror targets and intercepted 14 missiles and rockets.

Netanyahu:

'Israel has become a fact of life for the Arab states'

Prime Minister Netanyahu reviews the dramatic changes the war has brought about so far across the Middle East.

Report:

US sets demands for Syria to gain sanctions relief

Reuters reports that the US has presented Syria with a set of conditions for partial sanctions relief.

IDF strikes military capabilities at Syrian military bases

For the second time in recent days, the IDF strikes military capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4.

IDF strikes Syrian military bases to neutralize threats

IDF strikes military strategic capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4, says it "will continue to act in order to remove any threat posed to the citizens of the State of Israel".

Calls for stability

Germany reopens embassy in Damascus

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopens her country’s embassy in Damascus, marking the first time in 13 years that Germany has had a diplomatic presence in Syria.

US, Israel discuss resettlement of Gazans in Syria

Trump administration attempted to contact Syria’s interim government through a third party, but officials deny knowledge of discussions.

Al-Julani orders inquiry into massacres in Syria

Syrian rebel leader Al-Julani has ordered the establishment of an investigation committee following the recent massacres in which over a thousand people were killed in Syria.

Amid transition

Syria’s interim leader signs Islamist constitution

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, approves temporary constitution that will place the country under Islamist rule for the next five years.

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IDF confirms: IAF targets Islamic Jihad headquarters in Damascus

The IDF confirmed that the IAF struck the Palestinian Islamic Jihad headquarters in Damascus. Several casualties were reported.

'Bold alliance'

Israel sends 10,000 aid packages to the Druze in Syria

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar instructed Israel's Foreign Ministry to send packages of basic food, including oil, salt, flour, sugar, rice, and more to the Druze community in Syria.

Syria's interim President announces new National Security Council

Syria's interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, issues presidential decree establishing a National Security Council aimed at bolstering security coordination and ensuring political stability.

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The IAF's strikes on Assad military sites in southern Syria

IDF publishes footage of the Israeli Air Force strikes in southern Syria this week which took out command posts, and storage sites for weapons and military equipment.