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Probe clears US Army in Syria strike that killed civilians

Pentagon investigation into 2019 strike in Syria that killed numerous civilians finds no violations of policy.

Probe clears US Army in Syria strike that killed civilians

Report: Russians fire on IAF craft in Syria for 1st time

S-300 battery, which can only be operated by Russian officers, reportedly launches missile at IAF planes operating in Syria.

Report: Russians fire on IAF craft in Syria for 1st time

Syria claims:

Israeli jets attacked targets in northwestern Syria

Syrian air defense systems claim to have intercepted "hostile targets" in Masyaf in attack attributed to Israel. Two reportedly killed.

Israeli jets attacked targets in northwestern Syria

Report in Syria:

Israel carried out air strike in Quneitra

Lebanese news agency claims Israel targeted a military post west of the village of Khader.

Israel carried out air strike in Quneitra

State Department:

Assad's family likely worth $1-2 billion

State Department says Syrian President's family worth $1-2 billion, despite US-led efforts to isolate Assad.

Assad's family likely worth $1-2 billion

Syria claims:

Israel carried out air strike near Damascus

Syrian media report explosions over capital, say air defense systems were activated following Israeli air strike.

Israel carried out air strike near Damascus

IDF drone crashes in Syria

IDF says drone fell in Syrian territory during a routine operatione.

IDF drone crashes in Syria

Syria reports Israeli air strike in Damascus

Syria's air defense systems activated following air strike attributed to Israel in Damascus area.

Syria reports Israeli air strike in Damascus

Syria claims: Israel attacked targets in central Syria

Air trikes targeted points in central Syria, state media says, claiming Israeli aggression.

Syria claims: Israel attacked targets in central Syria

Israel concerned over Iranian takeover of Syrian Golan

Terror groups seeking to enlist supporters among Shiite population in Syria have already enlisted a few hundred, report says.

Israel concerned over Iranian takeover of Syrian Golan

Ukraine: Russia bringing in over 1,000 Syrian mercenaries

Ukrainian Ministry of Defense says that Russia has recruited another 400 Syrian mercenaries, bringing the total to over 1,000.

Ukraine: Russia bringing in over 1,000 Syrian mercenaries

On northern border:

Israel concerned Iran may attempt revenge

Israel concerned Iran may attempt revenge for deaths of two officers in Syria.

Israel concerned Iran may attempt revenge

Gantz hints at elimination of two Iranian officers

Defense Minister: The IDF is thwarting terrorist acts - we will continue to do so wherever necessary.

Gantz hints at elimination of two Iranian officers

Two members of Revolutionary Guards killed in Syria strike

Iranian media report that to regime loyalists killed in Monday's air strike attributed to Israel in Damascus.

Two members of Revolutionary Guards killed in Syria strike

Report in Syria:

Israel carried out air strike in Damascus

Syrian media report Israeli air strike in the Damascus area. Explosions heard in the area. Syrian army says two people killed.

Israel carried out air strike in Damascus

Syria claims:

Three dead in Israeli air strike in Damascus area

For the second time in as many days, Syria claims Israel carried out air strike in its territory.

Three dead in Israeli air strike in Damascus area

Report in Syria:

Israeli air strike in Quneitra causes damage

Syrian army source says Israel carried out air strike in Quneitra using surface-to-surface missiles.

Israeli air strike in Quneitra causes damage

Remains of 7-ton Syrian missile found near Homesh yeshiva

The anti-aircraft missile which was fired at Israel a week and a half ago was found by yeshiva students near the settlement's pool.

Remains of 7-ton Syrian missile found near Homesh yeshiva

Syria claims:

Israel attacked targets near Damascus

Syria claims Israel fired missiles at targets near the capital Damascus. Country's air defense systems activated.

Israel attacked targets near Damascus

Russia castigates Israel over retaliatory strike on Syria

'Absolutely illegal under international law.' Russia makes rare condemnation of Israeli strike on Syria, after missile attack on Israel.

Russia castigates Israel over retaliatory strike on Syria

Anti-aircraft missile fired from Syria, IDF retaliates

Sirens sounded in Shomron and Wadi Ara areas. IDF says anti-aircraft missile was fired from Syria and exploded in the air.

Anti-aircraft missile fired from Syria, IDF retaliates

Israel was updated before raid on ISIS leader

Source says US updated Israel prior to raid in Syria in which ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed.

Israel was updated before raid on ISIS leader

White House: We killed ISIS leader

US Pres. Biden reveals: Military operation in Syria eliminated ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.

White House: We killed ISIS leader

US-led coalition targets jihadists in Syria

Clashes reported in Idlib province as troops from US-led coalition search for wanted Al-Qaeda terrorists.

US-led coalition targets jihadists in Syria

Russia causing GPS disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport

Defense systems used by Russian army in Syria disrupt the electromagnetic waves in the region and create disruptions to Israeli aircraft.

Russia causing GPS disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport

Syria claims:

Israel carried out air strike in Damascus

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

Israel carried out air strike in Damascus

ANALYSIS:

The comeback of the Islamic State group

ISIS has disappeared from the media but it is alive and as murderous as ever, with its eyes on Israel.

The comeback of the Islamic State group

US-led coalition under fire in Iraq and Syria

The US-led coalition has been attacked on a regular basis since the elimination of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.

US-led coalition under fire in Iraq and Syria

Iran condemns Israel over alleged Syria strike

Iran's Foreign Ministry calls for action against Israel following alleged air strike on the port of Latakia.

Iran condemns Israel over alleged Syria strike

Report: Israeli airstrikes killed 130 in Syria this year

29 Israeli airstrikes carried out in Syria in 2021, Syria monitor group says, killing 125 soldiers and militiamen.

Report: Israeli airstrikes killed 130 in Syria this year

Syria blasts Israeli plans to develop Golan Heights

Syria says Israel’s plans to develop Golan Heights are “dangerous and unprecedented”.

Syria blasts Israeli plans to develop Golan Heights

Syria claims Israel attacked port of Latakia

Syrian media report that the country's air defenses thwarted Israeli air strike on the port of Latakia.

Syria claims Israel attacked port of Latakia

Syria reports soldier killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus

Syrian media report Israeli air strike in the suburbs of the capital. One soldier killed, damage caused.

Syria reports soldier killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus

Report: Israel attacked Syrian chemical weapons sites in June

US media reports Israel attacked Syrian military targets to prevent Syria from producing more nerve gas.

Report: Israel attacked Syrian chemical weapons sites in June

Bennett hints at airstrike on Syria: 'We will continue to act'

Israeli Prime Minister meets with Cypriot president and premier of Greece, alludes to overnight airstrikes on Syria: 'We won't tire.'

Bennett hints at airstrike on Syria: 'We will continue to act'

Report in Syria: Israel carried out air strike in Latakia

Explosions heard in Syrian port city of Latakia. Official media outlets claim Israel carried out air strike in the area.

Report in Syria: Israel carried out air strike in Latakia

US to probe deadly 2019 air strike in Syria

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders review of 2019 strike in Syria that caused civilian casualties.

US to probe deadly 2019 air strike in Syria

Report: Syrian missile exploded over Haifa Bay

Four Syrians killed in massive bombing attacks attributed to Israel. Syrian anti-aircraft missile reportedly explodes over northern Israel.

Report: Syrian missile exploded over Haifa Bay

Syria: Two dead in air strike attributed to Israel

Syrian media report that air defense systems were activated following Israeli air strike near Homs.

Syria: Two dead in air strike attributed to Israel

Defense Min. reveals: Iran tried to send explosives into Israel

'Iran attempted to transfer explosives from Syria to terrorists based in Judea and Samaria, using an unmanned aircraft,' DM Gantz reveals.

Defense Min. reveals: Iran tried to send explosives into Israel

Syria claims Israel launched missiles towards Damascus

Syrian media reports that Israel fired two missiles towards the capital.

Syria claims Israel launched missiles towards Damascus

Analysis:

Assad's Iranian allies have overstayed their welcome

Analysis: While Tehran and Hezbollah helped Assad regain control over Syria, he is far from thrilled about Iran's presence in his country.

Assad's Iranian allies have overstayed their welcome

Report: US covered up Syria strikes which killed civilians

New York Times report says US military covered up 2019 air strikes against ISIS that killed up to 64 women and children.

Report: US covered up Syria strikes which killed civilians

Iran moving assets near Russian bases to avoid strikes in Syria

As Syria's President Assad grows increasingly frustrated, Iranians move to make it more difficult for Israel to target their forces, assets.

Iran moving assets near Russian bases to avoid strikes in Syria

US concerned after UAE Foreign Minister meets Assad

State Department spokesperson stresses US does not support efforts to normalize Syrian President.

US concerned after UAE Foreign Minister meets Assad

Jews from Brooklyn visit Damascus: "Begged to return"

Twelve Jews visited Damascus with the encouragement of the Assad rulership. "We were told 'please come back'."

Jews from Brooklyn visit Damascus: "Begged to return"

Report: IAF attacks city of Homs in Syria

Syrian media offer contradictory reports on whether Israeli missiles were successfully intercepted in Homs area.

Report: IAF attacks city of Homs in Syria

Syria says Israel carried out air strike near Damascus

Syrian military official says Israeli air strike on the outskirts of Damascus caused damage.

Syria says Israel carried out air strike near Damascus

Air strikes target Hezbollah sites in Damascus

Five dead after Hezbollah sites blasted by allegedly Israeli attack.

Air strikes target Hezbollah sites in Damascus

Turkey deports Syrians who shared images of them eating bananas

Turkey deporting at least seven Syrians for “provocatively” eating bananas in images shared on social media.

Turkey deports Syrians who shared images of them eating bananas

US officials: Iran behind drone attack on Syria base

US officials say they believe Iran was behind drone attack last week at military outpost in southern Syria where American troops are based.

US officials: Iran behind drone attack on Syria base

Report: Iran fired at Israeli warplanes in Syria

Iranian forces open fire on IAF planes carrying out operation in Syria, defense officials say.

Report: Iran fired at Israeli warplanes in Syria

Syrian organization claims Israel carried out strike in Quneitra

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims Israel attacked regime outposts in the Quneitra region.

Syrian organization claims Israel carried out strike in Quneitra

Senior Al-Qaeda leader killed in US air strike in Syria

Pentagon says US air strike killed senior Al-Qaeda leader Abdul Hamid al-Matar.

Senior Al-Qaeda leader killed in US air strike in Syria

Putin-Bennett meeting to focus on Syria

PM Bennett to depart tomorrow for first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi.

Putin-Bennett meeting to focus on Syria

Drones and rockets fired at military outpost in southern Syria

Al-Tanf military outpost hit in a coordinated attack. No US troops stationed there injured or killed.

Drones and rockets fired at military outpost in southern Syria

Report:

Bennett to ask Putin to press Iran to remove forces from border

PM to urge Putin to press Iran to remove forces from Israeli border, allow Israel freedom of action against Iranian nuclear program.

Bennett to ask Putin to press Iran to remove forces from border

Syria condemns Israel over elimination of senior official

Syria condemns Israel for allegedly killing senior Syrian official who spent 12 years in an Israeli prison.

Syria condemns Israel over elimination of senior official

Concerns raised of Syrian revenge against Israel

Israeli defense establishment taking 'very seriously' threat of revenge by Syria or Iranian satellites, report says.

Concerns raised of Syrian revenge against Israel

Syria claims Israel carried out air strikes in Homs province

Media outlets in Syria report air defense systems activated following Israeli air strikes in city of Palmyra.

Syria claims Israel carried out air strikes in Homs province