Syria

Two Israelis arrested after crossing into Syria

Two Israelis, residents of Tamra and Buq'ata, arrested by IDF soldiers about 1.5 kilometers into Syrian territory; police interrogate them.

Syria's new curriculum: Jews are 'damned and have gone astray'

Syria’s newly formed government under fire following proposed changes to the school curriculum which some perceive as introducing an Islamist bias.

Reports in Syria:

Israel struck defense facilities east of Aleppo

Arab media outlets report Israeli strikes on facilities belonging to the Syrian Ministry of Defense, east of the city of Aleppo. Israel has not yet commented on the reports.

The Chief of Staff's words to the commandos before daring raid

Gen. Halevi told the Shaldag soldiers who raided the underground compound for manufacturing precision missiles in the Masyaf area deep in Syria that the leaders would not send them on such a mission if they did not have high confidence in their success.

Dramatic footage:

100 Shaldag soldiers raided, dismantled Syrian missile factory

In September, troops from the Shaldag Unit raided and destroyed an underground compound for manufacturing precision missiles in the Masyaf area, deep in Syrian territory.

Minister Avi Dichter:

'Turkey is becoming the new Iran in Syria'

Agriculture Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva about the war against Hamas and Hezbollah, warns not to place too much trust in Syria's new leaders given their associations with Al Qaeda.

Syrian FM optimistic about stronger ties with Saudi Arabia

Syria’s new Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shibani, visits Saudi Arabia, the first foreign trip by Syria’s new leadership following their rise to power last month.

'Dangerous and daring'

New details about Israel's commando mission deep in Syria

Israel officially took responsibility for a commando operation to destroy an Iranian weapons plant in Masyaf, Syria.

Syria:

Rebel military leader confirmed as country's new defense minister

Syria's newly formed transitional government confirms appointment of Murhaf Abu Qasra, the Islamist military commander who led the offensive against Assad, as the country's new defense minister.

Report:

US expressed concern over violent attacks in Syria

US officials tell Axios that Washington has raised concerns with Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, the new foreign minister in Syria’s transitional administration, over recent reports of violent attacks carried out by groups across the country.

Syria appoints foreign fighters to military leadership roles

Syria’s new leadership integrates individuals from the Uyghur community, a Jordanian, and a Turkish national into the country’s armed forces, part of effort to unify rebel groups into a professional military structure.

Watch:

IDF forces operate in Quneitra

For the first time, footage shows IDF forces operating in the southern Syrian town of Quneitra.

Syrian rebel leader:

'Holding elections could take up to four years'

Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, explains that drafting a new constitution might require up to three years and it will take around a year for Syrians to witness significant changes.

As Israel searches for Eli Cohen's remains...

Let's remember the legendary Eli Cohen's doctrine - and continue his legacy. Opinion.

Two relatives of Assad arrested while attempting to flee Lebanon

Wife and daughter of Duraid Al-Assad, a cousin of Syria’s deposed President Bashar Al-Assad, were arrested at Beirut's airport while attempting to leave the country using allegedly forged passports.

Photos:

IDF soldiers in the snow in Syria

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos of soldiers from the 810th Heharim Regional Brigade in the snow from the Syrian border.

Watch: IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles in Syria

Soldiers from the Egoz Unit and Sayeret Golani light candles at an IDF base in Syria. Watch.

Foreign Minister:

New Syrian government is a gang of terrorists, not a stable gov't

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar discusses situation in Syria, noting threats to Israel and instability of new government.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure on Syria-Lebanon border

At the Janta Crossing on the Syria-Lebanon border, IAF planes strike weapons smuggling infrastructure serving Hezbollah terror group.

Arab League warns Iran against ‘fuelling strife’ in Syria

Arab League urges Iran to avoid actions that could inflame tensions in Syria, following the ouster of Tehran's ally Bashar Al-Assad.

Syria launches crackdown following deadly attack in Tartus

Syria’s newly established authorities initiate major security operation in Tartus province, a day after 14 policemen were killed by Assad supporters.

Syrian rebels demand compensation from Iran

In light of Iran's support for the Assad regime over the years, the rebels in Syria are demanding compensation of hundreds of billions of dollars from Iran.

Syrian rebel groups agree to dissolve to join government

Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the de facto leader of the post-Assad Syria, announces that he reached an agreement with the leaders of the various rebel groups to consolidate their forces under the new Defense Ministry.

Report:

Iran looking for new ways to strengthen Hezbollah

Iranian regime considering ways to rearm Hezbollah in Lebanon, after the IDF attack and fall of Assad's leadership

Israel's message to Syria's new leader

Israel made clear to Ahmad al-Sharaa that as long as no trustworthy force comes to replace the IDF, it will take steps to ensure its own security.

Teacher Discovers:

Vanished student became Syrian foreign minister

As'ad al-Shaybani, who was appointed Foreign Minister of Syria after the fall of the regime, had been a student in Turkey until recently. His teacher had been looking for him for two weeks before he learned of his new post.

From Syria with hate

If you’re a clever Islamist, you’ll assume a moderate, even ‘progressive’ vocabulary. You’ll talk about bringing back peace and social justice. You might even force yourself to pronounce the name ‘Israel’ and declare that the Jews have nothing to fear. Opinion.

Khamenei claims:

'The Islamic Republic doesn’t have proxy forces'

In a long rant on X, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attacked the US and Israel for their involvement in Syria and claimed: 'You Zionists haven’t won; you’ve been defeated.'

50 years later:

Part of crashed IDF helicopter found on Mt. Hermon

IDF soldiers found the rotor of Super Hornet 017, which crashed on the slopes of Mt. Hermon in 1974, shortly before the area was relinquished to the Syrians.

Prominent rebel figure appointed Syrian defense minister

Syria's new leadership appoints Murhaf Abu Qasra, a prominent figure in Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, as defense minister in the interim government.

Amid fight against ISIS

Pentagon acknowledges doubling US forces in Syria

Pentagon press secretary acknowledges the US has quietly more than doubled its troop presence in Syria to combat ISIS. Approximately 2,000 US forces are now stationed there.

Putin:

'Israel is the main beneficiary of the situation in Syria'

Russian President refutes claims that Russia's nine-year intervention in Syria was a failure, voices concerns about Israel's military activities in the region following the ousting of Assad.

Syrian rebel leader:

'Syria is no longer a threat to the West, lift the sanctions'

Ahmed Al-Sharaa, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and de facto leader of Syria, says the country is exhausted by the ongoing war and is no longer a threat to its neighbors or to the West.

Minister Kisch to Arutz Sheva:

'We will remain in Syria as long as necessary'

Minister Yoav Kisch speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News during a visit to Sheba Hospital: The price paid by the wounded and the bereaved families is not in vain.

Erdoğan:

'Turkey is bigger than Turkey, we can't limit ourselves'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that history assigned Turkey a mission to expand its borders.

New Syrian government representatives meet with Druze leaders

Representatives of Syria's transitional government met with leaders in Sweida, the capital of the Jabal Druze region to discuss government services and the need to show that the new government is tolerant towards religious minorities.

'IAF not striking in that area'

PM assures mother of US journalist imprisoned in Syria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assures Debra Tice, the mother of American journalist Austin Tice, who has been imprisoned in Syria since 2012, that Israel's airstrikes in Syria are not being conducted in areas where Tice might be held.

PM Netanyahu instructs IDF:

Prepare to stay at summit of Mount Hermon until end of 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs IDF to prepare to remain in Syrian Golan Heights until Syria's political-security situation stabilizes.

Judges explain:

Netanyahu's testimony was canceled due to trip to Syrian Hermon

Judges in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's court case explain that his testimony was cancelled due to stormy weather forecasts later in the week.

Syrian rebel group:

'We'll dissolve the militia and integrate with national forces'

Military leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham announces they will be "the first" to disband their armed wing and merge with the Syrian national forces.

Khamenei's Hebrew warning:

'Enemies who think resistance over after Syria gravely mistaken'

Iran's Supreme Leader posts threat in Hebrew claiming his axis of resistance will surive recent setbacks such as the fall of the Assad regime.

CNN blunder:

Released Syrian prisoner - notorious Assad regime torturer

CNN admits prisoner it helped free from Syrian prison was actually notorious lieutenant for Assad regime, not civilian as he claimed.

Netanyahu on Mt. Hermon:

'IDF will remain here until another arrangement is found'

Netanyahu reviews IDF's deployment on Mount Hermon and sets deployment rules. Minister of Defense Katz emphasizes that the IDF must complete its ground entrenchment.

Jewish man plans to return Torah scrolls to Syria

American-Israeli philanthropist who saved Jewish treasures at the beginning of the Civil War in Syria, plans to lead a delegation of Syrian Jews to return the artifacts.

Yeshivat Hagolan Dean:

'Assad killed three of our students - now he's gone'

Rabbi Yoel Manovitz, head of Yeshivat HaGolan, made a brief reference to the capture of Mount Hermon and the connection of the fall of the Assad regime to Yeshivat HaGolan.

US officials fear:

Turkish invasion of northern Syria imminent

Turkish has been building up forces, including commandoes and artillery, on the Syrian border, causing the US to fear that it will invade the Kurdish-controlled territories.

Assad's 1st statement:

'I refused to flee and fought until the end'

In his first statement from Moscow since he was deposed, Bashar al Assad claims that he had not planned on fleeing Syria until Russia asked him to after the rebels had reached Damascus.

British Foreign Secretary:

'UK had diplomatic contact with Syrian rebel group'

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms the British government established "diplomatic contact" with rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which recently overthrew Assad’s regime, even though it is a proscribed terrorist organization.

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What happens on the border of Israel and Syria?

IDF English Language Spokesman LTC Nadav Shoshani explains the areas between Israel and Syria and why the military is operating in the buffer zone.

Italy:

Document leaked on social media shows Italy's support for Syria

A document leaked on social media shows that the Italian authorities tried to help ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad survive during his last days in power.

Damascus Jews:

Rare evidence: 'we were not injured during the rebellion'

A Jewish resident of Damascus said that despite the initial anarchy during the rise of the rebels to power, the Jewish community was not harmed.

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The election of President Donald J. Trump transformed the world from the brink of World War 3 to a much more stable and safer place. Oped.

Blinken confirms:

'We’ve been in contact with Syrian rebel group HTS'

Secretary of State confirms the US has engaged in direct communication with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Syrian rebel group now holding de-facto control of the country and which was designated a terrorist organization by Washington.

Al-Julani:

Syria will be a country of Sharia Law

Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani says new Syrian regime will operate under Sharia Law, morality police will be supervised by clerics and mullahs.

Chief of Staff to rebels:

We have no intention of managing Syria

'We are not intervening in what is happening in Syria - we are here to Stop terrorist elements from establishing themselves here,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says.

Critical blow:

Hezbollah leader admits terror group lost weapons supply route

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem says his group was 'victorious' and will continue on, but admits that it lost its weapons supply route, which ran from Iran to Lebanon via Syria.

Al-Julani: We don't want conflict with Israel

Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani says Israel is using Iranian presence as excuse to invade Syria, claims Iranians have left the country.

Report: Israel working to locate body of legendary spy

Lebanese report claims Israel holding negotiations with Syrian and international bodies, in attempt to reach burial site of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen.

Watch:

IDF continues operations in Syria and along the border

IDF paratroopers locate a variety of weapons, including anti-tank missiles, military vests, ammunition, and additional military equipment, during scans in Syrian territory and along the border.

'Tremendous fear' that Jewish sites in Syria may have been looted

What happened to relics of Syria’s Jewish history? Assad’s collapse spurs efforts to assess the damage.