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Satellite photos show damage from air strike in Damascus

Attack attributed to Israel destroyed weapons storage sites at Damascus International Airport. Israel not commenting.

Satellite photos show damage from air strike in Damascus

Report in Syria: Israel carried out air strike in Damascus

Syrian media says country’s anti-aircraft systems were activated against "hostile targets" over the capital.

Report in Syria: Israel carried out air strike in Damascus

Report: Israel attacked Iranian post in Damascus area

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims Israeli aircraft attacked Iranian militias near Syrian capital. Israel not commenting.

Report: Israel attacked Iranian post in Damascus area

Syria claims to have intercepted missiles fired from Israel

Syrian media reports that air defense systems intercepted missiles fired from Israel in the Damascus area. Israel not commenting.

Syria claims to have intercepted missiles fired from Israel

IDF attacks dozens of terror targets in Syria

IDF fighter jets attack dozens of military targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force and the Syrian army.

IDF attacks dozens of terror targets in Syria

Report: Islamic Jihad terrorist targeted in Damascus airstrike

Syria claims building next to Lebanese embassy bombed in Damascus airstrike. Islamic Jihad terrorist's son and bodyguard killed.

Report: Islamic Jihad terrorist targeted in Damascus airstrike

Damascus says second drone downed in 48 hours over south Syria

Drone shot down near Damascus was not Israeli, IDF spokesman says.

Damascus says second drone downed in 48 hours over south Syria

Iran helping Hamas return to Damascus

Iran promoting the return of Hamas' offices to Damascus for the first time since 2011.

Iran helping Hamas return to Damascus

Report: Death toll in Israeli air strikes on Syria rises to 15

Air strikes on Damascus and Homs attributed to Israel killed 15 people, observer group claims, most of them Iranian soldiers.

Report: Death toll in Israeli air strikes on Syria rises to 15

Syria claims Israel attacked in Damascus and Homs

Syria's air defense systems intercept missiles south of the capital. Four reported dead, including a baby.

Syria claims Israel attacked in Damascus and Homs

IDF attacks targets in Syria

IDF carries out air strike in Syria in retaliation for rocket fire on Israel.

IDF attacks targets in Syria

Syria claims Israel attacked targets near Damascus

Syrian media reports aerial defense system shot down "luminous objects" coming from Israel.

Syria claims Israel attacked targets near Damascus

The April Fool's libel that endangered the Jews

One year after 1929 riots Damascus paper reported Zionist assassination of Mufti; riots developed until it was revealed April Fool's 'prank'

The April Fool's libel that endangered the Jews

Iron Dome intercepts projectile over Hermon region

Launch identified short time ago over northern Golan Heights intercepted by Iron Dome, according to IDF Spokesman.

Iron Dome intercepts projectile over Hermon region

Syrian media claims air defense repels Israeli attack

State media claims Syrian military air defenses thwarted Israeli attack, shooting down several missiles in south of country.

Syrian media claims air defense repels Israeli attack

Syrian State TV: Explosion south of Damascus; casualties

'Explosion heard around the southern highway in Damascus area, first reports suggest terrorist act,' Syrian broadcaster.

Syrian State TV: Explosion south of Damascus; casualties

Russia to Israel: No more air strikes on Damascus airport

Arabic newspaper reports Russia has told Israel it would not tolerate further air strikes near the Damascus International Airport.

Russia to Israel: No more air strikes on Damascus airport

Syria urges UN to take action against Israel

Syrian Foreign Ministry complains to UN following air strike near Damascus which it blames on Israel.

Syria urges UN to take action against Israel

Syria accuses Israel of attacking Damascus

Syrian media claims military intercepted Israeli missiles in attack on Syrian capital.

Syria accuses Israel of attacking Damascus

Syrian media reports about air strike - then denies it

Syrian media report that air defense systems responded to air strike over Damascus. An hour later, denial issued.

Syrian media reports about air strike - then denies it

Israeli attack?

Explosions heard at Syrian airbase

Number of loud explosions heard at the Mezzeh airbase near Damascus. Syrian news agency: A technical malfunction and not an Israeli attack.

Explosions heard at Syrian airbase

Israeli attack in Syria?

Syrian media report that the army shot down Israeli planes near Damascus. Syrian officials: There was no attack.

Israeli attack in Syria?

Torah scrolls from Syrian synagogue go missing

Jewish artifacts, including ancient Torah scrolls from synagogue in Damascus have gone missing amid the tumult of the ongoing civil war.

Torah scrolls from Syrian synagogue go missing

Sources in Syria:

'Israel attacked stockpiles of Iranian missiles'

Syrian media report heavy explosions in the Damascus area. According to some reports, Israeli planes attacked Iranian targets near Damascus.

'Israel attacked stockpiles of Iranian missiles'

20 civilians killed in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Syria

20 civilians killed in week-long regime airstrikes on Damascus neighborhood of Yarmouk.

20 civilians killed in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Syria

Report:

Satellites reveal Iranian missile base in Syria

New Iranian base discovered in Syria housing missiles capable of striking Israel.

Satellites reveal Iranian missile base in Syria

Injured Israel Air Force pilot released from hospital

Condition of F-16I pilot who was seriously injured during operation over Syria improves, leading to his discharged from Rambam Hospital.

Injured Israel Air Force pilot released from hospital

Syria warns Israel: Airstrikes will have 'repercussions'

Syrian Foreign Ministry condemns Israel over alleged airstrikes near Damascus, demands the UN take action.

Syria warns Israel: Airstrikes will have 'repercussions'

Syrian army: We responded to 'Israeli aggression'

Syrian state media claims Israeli aircraft attacked research center northwest of Damascus.

Syrian army: We responded to 'Israeli aggression'

Syria complains to UN about Israel

Syria blasts Israel’s “aggressive attitude” after airstrike outside of Damascus it blamed on Israel.

Syria complains to UN about Israel

Syria: Israeli forces attacked Damascus-area base

Assad regime confirms claims by opposition group that Israeli aircraft hit government arms depot near Damascus.

Syria: Israeli forces attacked Damascus-area base

Explosion heard near Damascus airport

Large explosion heard near Damascus International Airport. Cause unclear.

Explosion heard near Damascus airport

Warning, war clouds on the horizon!

Warning, war clouds on the horizon!

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.

Syria demands UN punish Israel over airport attack

Report: IDF strikes near Damascus

Arab media report Israeli forces strike on Syrian air force base near capital city of Damascus. IDF refuses to comment.

Report: IDF strikes near Damascus

Reports: Israel attacks targets in Syria

Arab media reports that Israeli aircraft targeted the Syrian army and a Hezbollah convoy near Damascus.

Reports: Israel attacks targets in Syria

Wife of Israeli spy: Watching the clip haunts my soul

The widow of Israeli spy reacts to seeing the video of her husband's hanging

Wife of Israeli spy: Watching the clip haunts my soul

Car bomb in Damascus wounds several people

Car bomb blast hits area of Damascus housing several government buildings.

Car bomb in Damascus wounds several people

Rocket fire kills at least 8 in Syrian capital

Fighting continues in bloody Syrian civil war, as rebel forces fire rockets into the heart of Damascus, killing 8 and wounding 20.

Rocket fire kills at least 8 in Syrian capital

UN condemns ISIS and regime bombings in Syria

UN chief condemns ISIS bombings in two Syrian coastal cities, voices concern about the military escalation around Damascus.

UN condemns ISIS and regime bombings in Syria

52 dead as rival rebel groups clash near Syria capital

Powerful Army of Islam rebel faction engaged in bloody power struggle with Al Qaeda's Syrian franchise, even as regime attacks continue.

52 dead as rival rebel groups clash near Syria capital

Intra-rebel clashes east of Damascus kill dozens

Despite regime onslaught, Islamist rebels turn on each other in major battle east of Syrian capital.

Intra-rebel clashes east of Damascus kill dozens

250 Syrian civilians feared kidnapped by ISIS near Damascus

Some 250 civilians have been missing since Monday, when Islamic State overran a cement factory east of Damascus.

250 Syrian civilians feared kidnapped by ISIS near Damascus

ISIS launches mass bombings on Shi'ite shrine

At least 45 dead, 110 wounded in 3 coordinated blasts near shrine for Mohammed's granddaughter outside Damascus.

ISIS launches mass bombings on Shi'ite shrine

Syrian media: IAF hit Scud shipment by Damascus

State media reports IAF jets struck ballistic missile convoy from base just outside Damascus as well as fuel reserve.

Syrian media: IAF hit Scud shipment by Damascus

Report: IAF hit advanced Russian missiles outside Damascus

Saudi report follows prior reports, saying Hezbollah sites adjacent to elite Syrain army division hit, taking out anti-tank missiles.

Report: IAF hit advanced Russian missiles outside Damascus

Report: IAF strikes Damascus Airport

Arab media reports Israeli fighter jets hit Damascus international airport, taking out electricity and halting flights - target unclear.

Report: IAF strikes Damascus Airport

Assad kills 40 in Damascus bombing bonanza

Death toll expected to rise in regime rocket and mortar barrage on market in rebel-held Damascus suburb.

Assad kills 40 in Damascus bombing bonanza

Syria: Regime Jets Bombard Rebel-Held Damascus Suburbs

As Russia ups its own bombing campaign against rebels and ISIS, regime targets rebel-held suburb of Jobar in capital Damascus.

Syria: Regime Jets Bombard Rebel-Held Damascus Suburbs

Two Rockets Hit Russian Embassy in Damascus

After 300 people gather to support Russian airstrikes, rockets slam into embassy sowing panic; casualty counts still unknown.

Two Rockets Hit Russian Embassy in Damascus

Meet Iran's Islamic Jihad Cell that Attacked Israel

ID of 5 Palestinian terrorists who fired rockets last week unveiled; license plates show they hailed from Iran hub of Damascus.

Meet Iran's Islamic Jihad Cell that Attacked Israel

Regime Airstrikes Near Damascus Kill 37 Civilians

Death toll keeps rising in bombardment that wounded at least 120, as rebels kill 13 in rocket strikes on Damascus.

Regime Airstrikes Near Damascus Kill 37 Civilians

Rebel Rocket Fire Kills 5 in Damascus

Rocket fire from rebel-held areas around Syrian capital kill five and wound 37.

Rebel Rocket Fire Kills 5 in Damascus

Assad Makes Rare Public Appearance for Muslim Holiday

Syrian President attends prayers at a Damascus mosque to mark the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Assad Makes Rare Public Appearance for Muslim Holiday

Syria: Rebel Mortar Attack in Damascus Kills 20

Fighting continues in Syria as rebel mortar attack in Damascus kills 4 people, while government forces battle ISIS in Hasakeh.

Syria: Rebel Mortar Attack in Damascus Kills 20

UN Refugee Agency Marks World Refugee Day in Syria

UN calls on global community to remember millions displaced by war.

UN Refugee Agency Marks World Refugee Day in Syria

Iranian Soldiers Deployed to Protect Damascus as Rebels Advance

Iranian, Iraqi fighters sent to guard against rebel attack on Syrian capital, amid concerns Assad regime is failing.

Iranian Soldiers Deployed to Protect Damascus as Rebels Advance

Damascus: Syrian General Injured in Rebel Suicide Bombing

General Mohammad Eid wounded when rebels on motorbikes stage daring assault in regime-held suburb of Syrian capital.

Damascus: Syrian General Injured in Rebel Suicide Bombing

'Buy Syrian' Fair in Damascus Highlights War Damage

Struggling entrepreneurs take part in fair to emphasize 'made in Syria' products, as the tolls of civil war are sharply felt.

'Buy Syrian' Fair in Damascus Highlights War Damage

Syria: 42 Dead in Clashes Between Rebels

At least 42 fighters killed in fierce fighting between Islamist rebels and the Islamic State group.

Syria: 42 Dead in Clashes Between Rebels

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