Israel-Syria

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.

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.

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.

First time since 2012:

US envoy opens ambassador’s residence in Damascus

Envoy Tom Barrack raises US flag in Damascus, urges Syria-Israel non-aggression pact and border agreement

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.

Israel, Syria and Jihadi terror

Israel has been conducting secret direct talks with Syria to lower tensions between the two countries. Anything more is wishful thinking.

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.

'We want peace with everyone'

Syrian official does not rule out joining Abraham Accords

Ali al-Rifa'ai, senior Syrian spokesman, tells Israeli media that Damascus would be open to ties with Israel following President Trump’s outreach

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.

'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."

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.

Report:

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.

Syrian President demands immediate Israeli withdrawal from south

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa urges international community to pressure Israel into an "immediate" withdrawal from the south of the country.

Extensive strikes

IDF attacks targets in southern Syria

IDF strikes military targets in southern Syria including command centers and multiple sites containing weapons. Defense Minister Katz: We will not allow southern Syria to turn into southern Lebanon.

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.

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.

UN chief concerned over 'extensive violations' in Syria

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel’s military operations in Syria, calls on it to refrain from any action "that would undermine the ceasefire and stability in Golan".

Report:

Rebels in Syria avoiding confrontation with Israel

The rebel forces who toppled Assad's regime are concentrating their efforts on stabilizing the country, rebuilding its establishments, and bringing reconciliation between the various sects.

Reports in Syria:

Israel strikes Damascus, three locals killed

Syrian state television reports that three local citizens were killed in an attack attributed to Israel, including a television presenter. Nine civilians were injured.

Assad:

'Israeli strikes will continue as long as Israel is an enemy'

Syrian President on alleged Israeli strikes: They are directed against the Syrian army under the pretext of the Iranian presence.

Rocket from Syria lands in Israel

Three rockets were launched toward Israel, one landed in an open area in the southern Golan Heights.

Ireland to withdraw from UN force along Israel-Syria border

Irish Defense Minister announces troops stationed on Syrian side of the border as part of UNDOF will be withdrawn in the near future.

Syria to UN:

'Take the necessary measures to deter Israel'

Syria accuses Israel of attacking civilian-populated neighborhoods as it is recovering from devastating earthquake which hit the country.

Israel bombs in Syria, but who will protect Iraq from Iran?

The Iraqi leadership is fully aware of the reality of what Iran is doing to their country, but can do nothing about it. Op-ed.

Syria to UN:

'Condemn the repeated Israeli strikes'

Syrian Foreign Ministry complains to UN after latest air strike attributed to Israel which shut down the Damascus airport.

Syrian media: Israel behind air strikes in Damascus

Two days after airstrikes attributed to Israel, Syrian media is reporting blasts in the skies above the capital city of Damascus.

No more Russian 'cover?' Iran-backed militias to leave Syria

With Russia transferring its ground-to-air system out of the country and nuclear talks at a standstill, Iran may have nothing to lose.

Watch: Iranian analyst slams Syria for not responding to Israel

Iranian political analyst says Israel is 'using other Arab countries to ignite a war in the region'.

US General: Syrian missile strike in Israel was 'incompetence'

Head of US Central Command says Syrian missile that landed in Israel was the result of “incompetence” rather than a deliberate attack.

Report: Israel attacked more than 12 Syria-bound Iranian ships

Reports alleging Israel has struck at least a dozen oil tankers en-route for Syria to be used in sponsoring terrorist activities.

Syria accuses Israel of missile attack on Damascus

Israel said to continue policy of preventing Iranian entrenchment in Syria, as Syrian sources allege 5 missiles fired towards Damascus.

Russia urges Israel to stop Syria air strikes

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister urges Israel to stop carrying out air strikes on Syria, says such strikes destabilize the situation.

'A clear message from Israel to Iran'

Prof. Efraim Inbar believes the Israeli attacks in Syria will continue. "Our duty is to prevent Iranian establishment in Syria."

Israeli official confirms: We attacked in Syria

Israeli security official says Israel hit a series of Iranian targets in Tuesday's air strike in Damascus.

Syrian media: Israel attacked in Aleppo

Syria’s official news agency says Israel carried out an attack at an airport in the city of Aleppo.

'We will not allow passage to Israel - but we will help'

MK Motti Yogev discusses the dilemmas raised by the situation with the Syrians on the Golan Heights border.

Iraq militia vows revenge for deadly Syria raid

Iraq's Hezbollah Brigades pledges revenge for deadly air raid on its fighters in Syria, blames United States or Israel for the attack.

American official says Israel behind Syria air strike

U.S. official tells CNN an air strike close to Iraq-Syria border was carried out by Israel. IDF not commenting.

'We'll teach Iran a lesson it'll never forget'

In interview with Saudi newspaper, Minister Yisrael Katz warns Iran not to attack Israel from Syria again.

Tillerson not planning to stop in Israel during Mideast tour

Secretary of State keeping tabs on situation in northern border but not planning on stopping in Israel during his tour of the Middle East.

Military correspondent to Arab MK: Be quiet

MK Aida Touma-Sliman blames Israel for escalation in north. Hadashot's military correspondent fires back.

UN chief calls for 'de-escalation' in Syria

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following closely the alarming military escalation throughout Syria", says his spokesman.

Syrian army: We responded to 'Israeli aggression'

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

Syria complains to UN about Israel

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

Syria urges UN to take 'decisive steps' against Israel

Syria complains to UN after IDF retaliates for spillover from Syrian civil war.

Syria: Israel will pay for its attacks

Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel will pay a heavy price for its air strikes on his country.

Syria demands UN take action against Israel

Syria complains to UN about Israel's "aggression" following air strike on Syrian military site.

Syria: Israel attacked base

Syrian army confirms reports of Israeli airstrike, says two soldiers killed and part of base destroyed.

IDF strikes Syrian army post

Israeli aircraft strike Syrian army post after latest incident of "spillover" from Syria's civil war into the Golan Heights.

UN calls on Syrian troops to withdraw from Israel border

Security Council condemns fighting in buffer zone between Syria and Israel, urges Syrian government and rebels to withdraw from the area.

Report: Israel giving secret aid to Syrian rebels

Sources tell Wall Street Journal Israel has been supplying Syrian rebels with cash, food, fuel and medical supplies.

Syria: Israeli retaliation proof it supports rebels

Syria confirms Israel retaliated for explosion of mortar shells in Golan, says it's Israel provides assistance to rebels.

How the IAF downed a Syrian SAM missile

Arrow system intercepted a surface-to-air missile on Friday – though it's programmed only against Scuds.

Syrian army: We downed Israeli drone

Syrian army claims it downed Israeli drone in the Kuneitra area. IDF: No information was leaked.

'Our response to Israel airstrike was appropriate'

Syria’s UN Ambassador says his country’s retaliation for Israel’s airstrikes "changed the rules of the game".

Report: Israel strikes in Syria

Syrian media reports that Israel attacked military positions and Hezbollah targets. Israel not commenting.

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.

Syrian army to Israel: Don't attack us again

Syrian army warns Israel of "repercussions" if it attacks targets in Syria again.

How was wounded Syrian hurt by Israeli weapon?

Israeli doctors surprised to discover that a wounded Syrian had been injured by an Israeli weapon.