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Why Iran Spends $35 Billion a Year to Prop Up Assad

Officials and experts reveal why Syria is so crucial that Iran spends mass fortunes despite sanctions and deploys thousands of troops.

Syrian Defense Minister in Iran as Assad Regime Faltering

General Fahd al-Freij in Iran to discuss cooperation between the two countries' militaries, as Assad regime suffers a series of losses.

Regev Warns Hezbollah: Don't Test Us

Likud MK warns Hezbollah after IDF troops eliminate four terrorists in the Golan Heights.

Confirmation of Arab reports?

Ya'alon: We Will Strike Iran Weapons Transfers to Hezbollah

Without directly taking credit for strike on Scud depots in Syria Saturday, defense minister warns Israel will block advanced weapons.

Assad: There Are No Iranian Troops in Syria

Syria's President admits he invited Hezbollah to fight alongside his regime but denies Iran has sent troops to participate in the civil war.

More than 220,000 Killed in Syria Conflict, Monitor Says

Official death toll rises, but real number likely much higher; 700 Hezbollah fighters among the dead.

Nasrallah Admits Weakened Hezbollah No Match for Israel

In remarkable interview with Syrian state TV, Hezbollah chief says his group can't take on Israel alone, as it struggles on multiple fronts.

Hezbollah Backing Houthi Rebels in Yemen, According to Reports

Increasingly open Iranian footprint in Yemen, as Hezbollah fighters reportedly operating alongside Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

Argentina Declassifies 1992 Israeli Embassy Bombing Report

Hezbollah terrorists were found to have murdered 29, wounded 200, but only now is Argentina declassifying documents on the incident.

Nasrallah: Framework Nuclear Deal Strengthens Iran, its Allies

Hezbollah leader hails last week's framework deal, says it will allow Iran to back its terrorist proxies 'more than any time in history.'

Israeli Source Acknowledges IDF Fire Killed Spanish UN Soldier

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in gunbattle with Hezbollah died from Israeli fire, security source says; IDF working to avoid future incidents.

Nightmare Scenario: How Would Israel Combat a Nuclear Iran?

Israel will look to the US for security guarantees in response to an Iranian nuke, but how would it defend against strengthened proxies?

Leaked Report: Spanish Peacekeepers Accuse IDF of Targeting Them

Confidential Spanish military report into death of soldier during IDF-Hezbollah clashes cites troops claiming their post was targeted.

Report: IAF Struck Military Positions in Syria

Unconfirmed reports in Arab media cite a German news agency that says jets struck Syria a week ago.

Expert: Pry Syria Away from Iran

Professor John Myhill of Haifa University says it's worth considering how a future Syria independent of Iran could align with Israel.

Ashkenazi: Hamas, Hezbollah Can't Conquer Negev, Galilee

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi said that despite the increased risk of terrorism, Israel is much safer today than it was in 1967.

'Hezbollah Cannot Take the Galilee'

Despite IDF estimates, Israel's enemies are far weaker now than in 1967, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi opines.

Report: Slain Hezbollah Commander Planned 'High Profile' Attacks

Details emerge on the activities of Jihad Mughniyeh, Hezbollah's 'commander of the Golan Heights' killed in an Israeli missile strike.

Iran is Smuggling Precision Missiles to Hezbollah

Top colonel in missile defense system says Iran upgrading warheads to give Hezbollah pinpoint accuracy in striking Israel.

IDF Scenario for Next Hezbollah War: 1,500 Missiles Per Day

Army updates estimates for damages in possible northern war, expects dozens or hundreds of lives lost per day.

Houthis Could Turn Yemen into a 'Saudi Vietnam'

With homefield advantage and Iranian military advisers, Saudi Arabia might not be able to avoid getting bogged down.

Nasrallah: Israel Should be Targeted, Not Yemen

Hezbollah leader blasts Saudi Arabia for launching airstrikes against Houthi rebels, saying it should lead a campaign against Israel.

Saudi Ambassador: Iran Playing Key Role in Backing Houthis

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States says Iranian commanders and Hezbollah members are in Yemen advising the Houthi rebels.

Military Officials Say Hezbollah on the Brink of War

Hezbollah terrorists stroll along the border openly filming patrols, have taken Shi'ite towns, experts say - and a war will cost billions.

Report: Hezbollah to Send Hundreds of Fighters to Iraq

Lebanese Shia terrorist group to send at least 800 elite fighters to battle ISIS in northern Iraq, according to pan-Arab paper.

NY Times: Netanyahu Speech 'Exploitative Political Theater'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's speech on Iran 'offered nothing of substance that was new,' the New York Times intoned Thursday.

Iran Opening a 'Third Front' against Israel, PM Warns

At start of cabinet meeting, Netanyahu warns coming month 'critical' for Iran's nuclear plan, won't back down from Congress speech.

Report: Hezbollah Antitank Attack Was Preventable

Initial investigation reveals that Military Intelligence warned the Northern Command about retaliatory attack which killed 2 soldiers.

Rebel Counter-Attack, Storms Halt Syria Offensive in Aleppo

Syrian army forces, backed by foreign fighters from Hezbollah and Iran, struggling in battle for Syria's second city.

Report: Hamas, Revolutionary Guard Leaders Met in Secret

Khaled Mashaal reportedly met with commander of the Iranian Revolutionary guards in Turkey just after Gaza war.

'The world is in peril'

'Rampaging Iran Has Created 3 Fronts on Israel'

Netanyahu explains it is his duty to warn against Iranian nukes in Congress, 'militant Islam with WMDs is greatest danger to humanity.'

Hezbollah Reveals It's Also Fighting in Iraq

Terror leader Nasrallah notes on a 'limited presence' in Iraq, where the group is apparently fighting ISIS.

Nearly 100 Killed in Clashes Between Hezbollah, Syrian Rebels

Sunni rebels, Hezbollah, regime forces and Iranian special forces all involved in major battle in southern city of Daraa.

Snow Slows Hezbollah Advance Towards Golan Heights

Fighting rages as Hezbollah approaches Israeli territory in Syria fighting for Assad, but stormy weather slows the terrorists down.

How Hezbollah Assassinated Hariri And Conquered Lebanon

Ten years after prime minister assassinated, Lebanon went from Saudi ally to Iranian puppet - but how did it all happen?

Hezbollah Reportedly Planned to Assassinate Ehud Olmert

Arabic report reveals Hezbollah sought to kill then-PM in response to killing of Imad Mughniyeh, but Israeli agent foiled the plan.

Report: Hezbollah Taking the Lead in Fight against Syrian Rebels

Syrian military source confirms Hezbollah engaged in major op. near Israeli border. Monitor says it's now leading regime forces.

US Military Arming Lebanon Against ISIS

$25 million worth of military aid from Washington to Beirut for war on Syrian rebels. But could US equipment end up in the wrong hands?

Over 200,000 Killed in Syrian Civil War So Far

Some 210,000 people have been killed in Syria since civil war broke out there in 2011, a report Sunday said.

Syrian FM: Hezbollah a 'Big Help' to Us on Golan

Israel will be unsuccessful in keeping Hezbollah off the Golan Heights, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem said Sunday.

'Israeli Blood is Cheap' in UN Security Council

UN ignores deaths of IDF soldiers completely in condemnation of Hezbollah missile attack, sparking outrage from Israeli officials.

Netanyahu: Iran 'Trying to Open Front' from Golan Heights

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon meet with northern commanders - and say IDF will fight terrorism threats.

Iranian Commander: We Helped 'Palestine' Produce Missiles

Senior Iranian commander boasts that Tehran has provided Israel's enemies with the needed know-how to produce missiles.

Nisman Had Drafted Arrest Warrant for Argentine President

Prosecutor Alberto Nisman had planned to request arrest warrants for President and FM before his death, fueling speculation of murder.

Iranian Official Threatens to Respond to 'Israeli Aggression'

Senior Iranian official Alaeddin Boroujerdi says his country has the right to respond to airstrike in the Golan Heights.

Israel Won't Hit Back at Hezbollah, Say the Analysts

Consensus among Israeli pundits indicates the IDF has accepted Hezbollah's offer in the latest escalation.

Netanyahu: No Terrorist is Immune to Israeli Strikes

'We have proven that nobody is immune from our intention to foil attacks against us,' Netanyahu warns.

IDF Chief of Staff Gantz: Do Not Underestimate Our Enemies

Speaking at IDC Herzliya, IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz addresses threats to Israel and the need for peace negotiations to calm the region.

Kerry Won't Comment on Joint CIA-Mossad Assassination

"I don’t know what all the facts are," says Secretary of State when asked about report that CIA and Mossad killed senior Hezbollah officer.

CIA and Israel Coordinated Hezbollah Commander's Assassination

Imad Mughniyeh slated for assassination due to terror attacks abroad, coordinating attacks on US soldiers in Iraq.

Spain and Israel to Investigate Death of Soldier in Lebanon

Spain and Israel agree to carry out a joint investigation into the death of a Spanish UN peacekeeper who was killed in Lebanon.

Nasrallah Warns Israel: We Don't Want War, But Don't Test Us

Hezbollah chief threatens Israel that the conflict could go beyond Lebanon's borders in any new war.

IDF Knew Golan Attack Was Coming, Preparations Failed

Har Dov anti-tank missile strike was anticipated but checkpoint was moved to another exposed spot; barriers placed but after attack.

Ya'alon: Never Mind Who Did It - Golan Airstrike Was Necessary

Defense Minister: If airstrike attributed to Israel hadn't taken place, serious terrorist attacks against Israelis would have taken place.

'Dor Always Gave Money to Soldiers Who Didn't Have'

Hundreds pay last respects to soldier killed by Hezbollah on northern border; 'with soldiers like this, no power in world will defeat us.'

'The Last Thing Hezbollah Needs is a Second Front'

Hezbollah has 100,000 rockets compared to Hamas's 10,000 at the start of last summer's war - but it isn't interested in a war right now.

Hezbollah Attack Ruins Hermon Ski Business as Israelis Cancel

The Mount Hermon ski center - located just a few kilometers from the site of the Hezbollah attack on Har Dov - is open for business.

Canada Condemns Hezbollah Attack On 'Region's Only Democracy'

Canadian FM John Baird calls Hezbollah a 'brutal terror group bent on Israel's destruction'; supports Israel's right to self-defense.

Ya'alon: Hezbollah Doesn't Need Tunnels to Start a War

Israelis concerned that Hezbollah is digging underground tunnels can relax – at least for now, said Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon.

IDF Resumes Search for Hezbollah Tunnels

After a temporary shut down, following Hezbollah's attack on an IDF convoy Wednesday, soldiers resume scanning the area for terror tunnels.