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News and updates about Syria

Syria claims:

Israel carried out air strikes in Damascus

Syrian media report explosions in and around the capital following air strike attributed to Israel.

Israel carried out air strikes in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'Tel Aviv should be counting down'

Iranian Foreign Minister threatens Israel following death of senior IRGC commander in an air strike attributed to Israel in Syria.

'Tel Aviv should be counting down'

Israeli airstrikes target special Iranian logisitical unit

The recent Israeli bombing in the Damascus region targeted a unit specifically tasked with transferring arms from Iran to Syria.

Israeli airstrikes target special Iranian logisitical unit

Senior Revolutionary Guards commander killed in Syria

Sayyed Reza Mousavi, head of Iran's military forces in Syria, killed in Israeli airstrike near Damascus, Hezbollah-affiliated channel says.

Senior Revolutionary Guards commander killed in Syria

Syrian President:

'No evidence Holocaust occurred, lie was used to justify Israel'

Bashar Al-Assad engages in Holocaust denial, claims US funded rise of Nazi Germany, peddles discredited Khazar theory.

'No evidence Holocaust occurred, lie was used to justify Israel'

IDF strikes targets in Syria and Lebanon

During the day, rockets were fired from Syrian territory towards the northern Golan Heights and missiles and shells were fired from Lebanon.

IDF strikes targets in Syria and Lebanon

Syria claims:

Israel struck targets in the Damascus area

Syrian military official says the Syrian air defense systems intercepted some of the missiles.

Israel struck targets in the Damascus area

Projectile launched from Syria strikes Golan Heights

IDF responds with artillery fire at source of launch. Projectile was not intercepted.

Projectile launched from Syria strikes Golan Heights

Two Israeli Arabs arrested for attempting to join terror group

A resident of Qalansawe and a resident of Jaffa are arrested on suspicion of attempting to join terror group in Syria.

Two Israeli Arabs arrested for attempting to join terror group

Syria claims:

'We shot down Israeli missiles fired towards Damascus'

Syrian state media reports that the country’s air defense confronted "enemy targets" in the surroundings of the capital Damascus.

'We shot down Israeli missiles fired towards Damascus'

France issues arrest warrant for Assad

France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President over his regime’s alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians.

France issues arrest warrant for Assad

Pentagon:

56 attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria since mid-October

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary says 59 US personnel have been injured in attacks on troops in Iraq and Syria.

56 attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria since mid-October

IDF strikes terror infrastructure sites in Syria

IDF fighter jets strike terror infrastructure sites in Syria in response to attack toward the Golan Heights.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure sites in Syria

Two launches from Syria fall in northern Israel

Following sirens in northern Israel, IDF identifies two missiles launched from Syria towards Israeli territory.

Two launches from Syria fall in northern Israel

IDF spokesman to Assad:

'Syrian regime is responsible for any action in its territory'

IDF spokesman has message for Syrian President after a terrorist organization in Syria launched a UAV that hit a school in Eilat.

'Syrian regime is responsible for any action in its territory'

Syrian drone crossed through Jordanian airspace to Eilat

Drone which caused explosion at Eilat school came from Syria and not Yemen, IDF announces.

Syrian drone crossed through Jordanian airspace to Eilat

IDF strikes in Syria in response UAV launch towards Eilat

IDF strikes the organization in Syria that carried out the launch of a UAV toward Eilat which hit a school in the city.

IDF strikes in Syria in response UAV launch towards Eilat

US strikes Syrian facility used by IRGC

Pentagon announces the US military struck weapons storage facility used by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups.

US strikes Syrian facility used by IRGC

IDF strikes military infrastructure in Syrian territory

The strike is in response to launches from Syria toward Israeli territory earlier in the day.

IDF strikes military infrastructure in Syrian territory

Following rocket launches:

IDF strikes military infrastructure of the Syrian Army

IDF fighter jets strike military infrastructure and mortar launchers belonging to Syrian Army after two rockets were fired from Syria.

IDF strikes military infrastructure of the Syrian Army

Reports in Syria:

Israeli air strikes target Damascus and Aleppo airports

This is the third time in the last two weeks that attacks on airports in Syria have been attributed to Israel.

Israeli air strikes target Damascus and Aleppo airports

US military base in Syria attacked by drones

1 drone shot down, another causes injuries at base used in fight against ISIS.

US military base in Syria attacked by drones

Syria claims:

Aleppo Airport put out of service after Israeli air strike

Syrian Defense Ministry claims "Israeli enemy" carried out air strike on Aleppo Airport. Israel is not commenting on the reports.

Aleppo Airport put out of service after Israeli air strike

Report:

100 killed in drone strike on Syrian military ceremony

Syrian army blames 'armed terrorist organizations supported by international actors' for deadly drone strike at graduation ceemony.

100 killed in drone strike on Syrian military ceremony

Syria accuses:

Two Syrian soldiers injured in Israeli air strikes

Syrian media report Israeli air strikes in Deir ez-Zor area. Syrian army says two Syrian soldiers injured.

Two Syrian soldiers injured in Israeli air strikes

Syrian media reports:

Israel attacks Iranian arms shipment west of Damascus

According to Syrian media, the Israeli Air Force has carried out an attack near the Al-Assad and Al-Dimas villages

Israel attacks Iranian arms shipment west of Damascus

IDF tanks attack Syrian military sites in Golan Heights

IDF strikes military infrastructure which violated Disengagement Agreement between Israel and Syria (1974) in Ein Altina in Mount Hermon.

IDF tanks attack Syrian military sites in Golan Heights

Syrian media:

Two dead in Israeli drone strike near Damascus

According to the reports, the two dead were members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organization.

Two dead in Israeli drone strike near Damascus

Syria's Assad arrives in China

In his second visit to the country, the Syrian leader will attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games and will meet with President Xi.

Syria's Assad arrives in China

US commander warns:

'Iran-Russia military ties could have implications in Syria'

US air force commander in the Middle East says shared drone technology between Iran and Russia is a particular concern.

'Iran-Russia military ties could have implications in Syria'

Gallant hints at Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Defense Minister says 'last night we received further proof that in Israel, the thunder of planes is louder than all the background noise.'

Gallant hints at Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Second time in a few hours:

Syria reports Israeli air strike

Syrian media report Israeli air strike in Hama and Homs regions of the country, hours after blaming Israel for air strike in Tartus.

Syria reports Israeli air strike

Report:

2 Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli airstrike

Syrian media reports Israeli attack on the port of Tartus

2 Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli airstrike

Iran reports:

Engineer in Syrian military eliminated in Israeli strike

Iranian news channel claims Syrian engineer who worked with Hezbollah was killed in an Israeli strike in August.

Engineer in Syrian military eliminated in Israeli strike

Iran threatens Israel over air strikes in Syria

Iran’s Foreign Minister condemns air strike in Aleppo which was attributed to Israel, threatens retaliation.

Iran threatens Israel over air strikes in Syria

After strike blamed on Israel:

Syria's Aleppo airport resumes operations

The Aleppo airport has several times been targeted by strikes blamed on Israel.

Syria's Aleppo airport resumes operations

Syria reports Israeli air strike in Damascus area

Official Syrian media report an explosion in the vicinity of the capital. Saudi TV channel reports strike targeted Iranian weapons.

Syria reports Israeli air strike in Damascus area

Jordanian military downs Syrian drone loaded with explosives

The border between Syria and Jordan has become a hotbed for smuggling attempts through various means, including drones.

Jordanian military downs Syrian drone loaded with explosives

UN experts:

ISIS still has thousands of members in Syria and Iraq

UN experts say in new report that ISIS fighters pose the most serious terrorist threat in Afghanistan today.

ISIS still has thousands of members in Syria and Iraq

Reports in Syria: Explosions heard in Damascus

Syrian state media reports explosions in the Syrian capital. The cause is not known.

Reports in Syria: Explosions heard in Damascus

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.

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

UN chemical watchdog:

'Syria has yet to disclose its chemical program'

Syria agreed to destroy its chemical weapons in 2013 under a deal brokered by Moscow and Washington.

'Syria has yet to disclose its chemical program'

Airstrike in Syria:

Scientist in missile precision project may have been killed

New research shows Syrian center where six were killed is a massive military facility serving Iran, Hezbollah, and the Syrian military.

Scientist in missile precision project may have been killed

Reports in Syria:

4 Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus

Syrian media report anti-aircraft system activated following air strike blamed on Israel.

4 Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus

Islamic State confirms death of leader

The terror organization confirmed that Abu Hussein al-Husseini al-Quraishi was dead and named Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Quraish as replacement.

Islamic State confirms death of leader

Reports in Syria:

Explosions in Damascus following strike blamed on Israel

Syrian media report the country’s air defense systems were activated against “hostile targets” following Israeli air strike.

Explosions in Damascus following strike blamed on Israel

Syria:

At least 8 dead in two car bombings

Car bombs kill at least eight people, including three children, in two separate incidents.

At least 8 dead in two car bombings

US military reveals it eliminated ISIS leader in Syria

In a strike in Syria, CENTCOM killed Usamah al-Muhajir, an ISIS leader in eastern Syria.

US military reveals it eliminated ISIS leader in Syria

Reports:

ISIS-linked terrorist killed in drone strike in Syria

Sources say drone strike by US-led coalition in northern Syria killed one man with ISIS links and wounded a passerby.

ISIS-linked terrorist killed in drone strike in Syria

Report:

Israeli Air Force strikes Iranian arms depots in Syria

For the second time this week, Israeli planes reportedly struck Syria. The Syrian air defense system was not activated.

Israeli Air Force strikes Iranian arms depots in Syria

In response to rocket launch:

IDF strikes anti-aircraft battery in Syria

IDF fighter jets strike anti-aircraft battery in response to launch of an anti-aircraft rocket into Israeli territory.

IDF strikes anti-aircraft battery in Syria

IDF: Anti-aircraft missile launched from Syria towards Israel

Anti-aircraft missile believed to explode in midair after being launched from Syria towards Israel.

IDF: Anti-aircraft missile launched from Syria towards Israel

Syria:

Russian air strikes kill 13 in rebel-held northwest

Russia has been conducting air strikes in Syria since 2015, in support of President Bashar Al-Assad.

Russian air strikes kill 13 in rebel-held northwest

Syria claims:

Israel attacked in Damascus, air defense systems activated

Media in Syria report explosions in the vicinity of the capital. Air defense systems reportedly intercepted most of the missiles.

Israel attacked in Damascus, air defense systems activated

Saudi Media:

Israel struck secret Iranian unit in Syria

According to the report, in May, Israel struck a secret Iranian unit charged with building missiles and precision weapons.

Israel struck secret Iranian unit in Syria

Report:

IDF airstrikes kill 5 terrorists on Syrian-Lebanese border

Israel reportedly strikes PFLP base on Lebanon-Syrian border, killing 5 and injuring 10.

IDF airstrikes kill 5 terrorists on Syrian-Lebanese border

Syria claims:

Israel attacked in Damascus area, explosions heard

Syrian media report explosions in the Damascus area. Syrian military official says damage to property was caused.

Israel attacked in Damascus area, explosions heard

After more than a decade:

Syria participates in Arab League meeting

Syria takes part in Arab League preparatory session ahead of Friday's summit in Saudi Arabia.

Syria participates in Arab League meeting

Nearly a decade later:

Saudi Arabia and Syria restore ties

Saudi Arabia and Syria to resume diplomatic work in each other's countries, after Syria readmitted to Arab League.

Saudi Arabia and Syria restore ties

Iran eyeing Syrian phosphates for extracting uranium

Secret documents reveal Atomic Energy Organization of Iran plan to import large quantities of material for production of uranium.

Iran eyeing Syrian phosphates for extracting uranium