Syria

Unusual ambush in Syria leaves US soldiers dead

Syrian soldiers injured and two US soldiers killed, after gunman opens fire near Palmyra, Syria; shooter eliminated.

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Rabbis from Israel joined rare visit to Aleppo synagogues

A Jewish delegation, including two rabbis from Israel, visited long-closed synagogues in Aleppo as SOHR reports rising Israeli activity in Syria and local concerns.

Amid celebrations and unrest

Syria marks one year since Assad’s fall

Syria reflects on a year of celebration and violence as Sharaa urges unity amid ongoing insecurity, minority fears, and competing foreign influences.

'It’s all over'

Report reveals how Iran and Hezbollah quit on Assad

AFP reveals Iran and Hezbollah abandoned Assad as rebels stormed Damascus, fleeing overnight and leaving bases, consulates, and documents behind before Assad escaped to Russia.

Canada removes Syria from terror list

Canada announced that Syria and the organization led by al-Julani were removed from its terror list, following similar moves by the U.S. and the United Kingdom.

Rare recordings of Bashar al-Assad

In rare footage published by the Al-Arabiya network, the former Syrian president is heard expressing disgust with the state of the country and insulting his people.

US praises Syria for blocking Hezbollah weapons shipments

CENTCOM praises Syria for stopping Hezbollah arms smuggling, after Trump urged Israel-Syria dialogue.

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Assad loyalists in exile compete to mobilize fighters

Exiled Assad-era power brokers fund rival militias as they vie for influence in Syria’s Alawite heartland.

Avraham Fried moved by officer who lost his legs in Syria

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, a Chabad emissary and IDF officer wounded in Syria, received an emotional welcome from singer Avraham Fried during the Yud Tes Kislev “Tzama” celebration in Jerusalem.

'We will not abandon the Golan'

UN passes resolution against Israel’s Golan presence

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights. Danon condemns: “Israel will not return to the 1967 lines and will not abandon the Golan.”

'We will stand by our principles'

Netanyahu: It is possible to reach an agreement with the Syrians

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the IDF reservists who were wounded in Syria and spelled out Israel's demands from Syria to reach a deal.

Syria launches new state newspaper after Assad’s fall

Syria launches “Al Thawra Al Souriya”, its first print newspaper in five years, replacing Assad’s “Al Thawra”.

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US officials warned Netanyahu over strikes in Syria

According to Axios, US officials warned Netanyahu that repeated strikes in Syria risk destabilization and blocking peace efforts: “If it continues, he will self-destruct”.

Trump urges Israel on Syria, invites Netanyahu to White House

President Trump said Syria is advancing after US policy changes and urged Israel to keep open dialogue with Damascus to avoid disrupting the country’s political and economic progress.

Court orders release of right-wing activists who entered Syria

A court has ordered the release of the right-wing activists who crossed into Syria over the weekend while calling for the establishment of Jewish settlement in the area.

US, Syrian forces destroy 15 ISIS weapons caches in Syria

US and Syrian forces destroyed more than 15 ISIS weapons sites in southern Syria, eliminating rockets, mortars, rifles, IED materials, and drugs.

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Syrian intelligence linked to attacks on IDF, Druze community

Israel has reportedly identified that Syrian President Sharaa’s Intelligence Directorate is linked to terror plots targeting IDF and Druze.

Was sensitive info leaked ahead of Syria operation?

IDF examining possibility that information leaked ahead of Syria operation, allowing IDF forces to be ambushed.

IDF releases dramatic footage of clashes in Syria

Bodycam footage from IDF soldiers in Syria shows the clash in which six IDF reservists were injured, three of them seriously.

Three IDF reservists severely injured in Syria clashes

Three reservists severely injured, three others moderately and lightly injured, in clashes with Jaama Islamiya terrorists in Beit Jinn, near the peak of Mount Hermon.

Amid Alawite unrest

Syrian President says protesters have 'legitimate demands'

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa says protesters have “legitimate demands” after mass Alawite demonstrations, the largest since Assad’s fall.

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Heavy clashes between IDF and residents, two locals killed

Reports of heavy clashes between IDF forces and residents in the town of Beit Jinn, Syria. Israel has not commented so far.

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Israelis infiltrate Syrian territory, IDF returns them to Israel

Israeli citizens breached the border fence in two locations and entered Syrian territory, urging the Israeli government to settle the Bashan.

In coordination with al-Sharaa:

Islamic Jihad establishing significant military presence in Syria

Hamas stregthening ties with Hezbollah in Lebanon as Islamic Jihad builds up its forces in Syria.

The lie of Syria’s new army:

Built with Gulf money, staffed by Jihadis

The greatest threat to regional stability is no longer Syria’s collapse, but its successful institutionalization. Opinion.

Ankara’s two-faced realism:

Erdoğan sent an ambassador and his army to Syria on the same day

Turkey used military dominance to dictate the terms of diplomacy, achieving a military presence on the ground while simultaneously securing diplomatic channels for economic gain and refugee management. Opinion.

Syrian FM:

'No deal with Israel without pullback to pre-Dec. 8 lines'

Syrian FM Asaad al-Shibani, in line with President al-Sharaa’s stance, demands Israel withdraw to pre-Dec. 8 lines for any deal. Talks remain deadlocked as Israel rejects full retreat.

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IDF reserve brigade uncovers weapons cache in southern Syria

Fighters from the 55th reserve Brigade are currently operating on the Syrian border, where they located and destroyed rocket and RPG components.

IDF Intelligence reveals

The compromising protocols of the terror axis

Documents revealed for the first time by IDF Intelligence point to a series of communications and meetings between senior Hamas officials and representatives of Hezbollah and Iran, leading to secret cooperation with the Assad regime. Hamas viewed Syria as "a sanctuary base and a space for construction and deployment."

How a weapons-smuggling network from Syria was caught

The State Attorney's Office filed two comprehensive indictments against residents of the north, including active-duty soldiers and reservists, for involvement in an arms-smuggling network from Syria.

Danon confronts Syrian Amb. at UN Security Council

After the Prime Minister's visit to the buffer zone in Syria, Danon criticized Damascus in a Security Council discussion, claiming that it does not protect minorities.

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PM Netanyahu visits buffer zone in Syria

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the buffer zone in Syria where he held a security discussion and met with troops.

Soldiers involved

Major arms smuggling ring busted in northern Israel

A month‑long joint operation by Lahav 433, Shin Bet, and the IDF uncovered a major Syria-to-Israel weapons smuggling ring involving IDF soldiers and Syrian suspects, with indictments expected.

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War amputee Chabad emmissary joins in music from hospital bed

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who was severely wounded in Syria and lost both his legs, used to attend the annual Chabad emissary gathering in the United States every year. This year, he joined the event remotely from his hospital bed.

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Israel-Syria security talks deadlocked over withdrawal demands

Israel-Syria security talks have stalled, according to Kan 11 News, with Israel rejecting Syria’s demand for full withdrawal from post-Assad positions.

Syrian officials detained over mass killing of Druze in Sweida

Damascus admits regime forces were detained over July’s Sweida massacre, where hundreds - mostly Druze - were killed.

Chikli

Turkey establishing Syria forward base that will threaten Israel

Minister Amichai Chikli warns that Turkey is building bases in northern Syria and cooperating with the army of al-Julani. He said Israel must work to isolate Turkey internationally and strengthen alliances with Cyprus, Greece, and Italy.

Trump and al-Sharaa:

The great game and the greater danger

Trump’s Syria strategy is brilliant, but al-Sharaa remains untrustworthy. Opinion.

Explosion rocks Damascus neighborhood, woman injured

Woman injured in explosion in Damascus. Syrian media say a missile hit a building in Al-Mazzeh neighborhood. Authorities are investigating and pursuing those responsible. Cause remains unclear.

To shouts of 'Allahu Akbar'

Syrian embassy reopens in London after more than a decade

Syrian flag raised again in London as embassy reopens after more than a decade, signaling a cautious renewal of diplomatic activity between London and Damascus.

US Amb. hails Syrian Pres.' visit:

'Turning point' in Mideast history

US Ambassador and Syria Envoy Tom Barrack calls Syrian President al-Sharaa’s White House meeting 'historic shift,' praises Syria’s move from isolation to regional partnership.

CENTCOM:

22 anti-ISIS operations in Syria, 5 terrorists eliminated

CENTCOM reports 22 operations against ISIS in Syria last month, killing 5 and capturing 19. The raids weakened ISIS’s ability to operate locally or globally.

'How many wives do you have?'

Watch: Trump's fragrant gift for Syria's President

In a quirky diplomatic gesture, Trump presented his “Victory 45-47” perfume to Syria’s al-Sharaa-spraying both him and his foreign minister in the Oval Office.

Sharaa confirms:

'Syria is in direct talks with Israel'

In an interview with the Washington Post, Syrian President accuses Israel of expansionism and demands a withdrawal to pre-December 8 borders, says Trump backs Syria’s position in ongoing negotiations.

Trump:

'We’re working with Israel to get along with Syria'

After meeting Syria’s President Sharaa, Trump voices support for a US-backed Israel-Syria security deal, saying he gets along well with Sharaa despite his “rough past.”

First time: The Jihadist in the White House

This is an unusual meeting that just a few months ago would have been hard to believe would take place. It was reported that the two discussed relations between the countries and the promotion of common interests.

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PM tells Kushner Israel interested in demilitarized zone in Syria

Saudi media reports that PM Netanyahu Netanyahu informed Jared Kushner that Israel seeks the establishment of a demilitarized zone in southern Syria.

Senator Graham:

Disarmament of Hamas key to Gaza rebuilding

In an interview with Sky News Arabia, Senator Lindsey Graham says Gaza's rebuilding, regional normalization, and lasting peace hinge on Hamas disarmament.

Syria launches major operation to hunt ISIS cells

Syria launches a multi-province operation to dismantle Islamic State cells, timed with interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa’s upcoming US visit focused on counterterrorism.

Ahead of White House visit

UN lifts sanctions on Syria’s Sharaa

The UN Security Council votes to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his White House visit, marking a symbolic shift as Syria seeks global legitimacy after Assad’s ouster.

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US base in Syria ahead of agreement with Israel

Washington is preparing to establish a base in southern Syria, in an area that will become a demilitarized zone as part of the emerging agreement with Israel.

May join anti-ISIS coalition

Syrian President to visit Washington for first time

Syrian President Sharaa will visit Washington for the first time. The US hopes Syria will join the anti-ISIS coalition and finalize a security deal with Israel to halt airstrikes and withdraw troops.

Defense echelon warns: Iran increasing regional terror activity

IDF and Mossad on alert as Iran Increases regional terror activity in Middle East, prepare for potential ground incursion.

IDF catches suspects smuggling weapons from Syria to Lebanon

IDF troops, in cooperation with Unit 504, apprehended several suspects who attempted to smuggle weapons from Syrian territory to Lebanon in the Hermon Summit area in Syria.

Britain removes HTS from terror list, eyes cooperation with Syria

Britain removes group that ousted Assad from its terror list to deepen ties with Syria’s new government and dismantle Assad’s chemical weapons program.

Trump’s peace plan:

US Envoy highlights Syria, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia

US Ambassador Thomas Barrack outlined Trump’s next peace steps, urging Syria’s reintegration, Hezbollah’s disarmament, and noting Saudi Arabia is nearing Abraham Accords accession.

al-Julani asks Putin to extradite Assad

Syrian President al-Julani arrives in Russia for his first official visit, 'President al-Julani demands the extradition of everyone who committed war crimes and is in Russia,' a Syrian source said.

Report: Remains of Eli Cohen may soon return to Israel

Saudi media reported that the legendary spy's remains, which are buried in Syria, may soon be returned to Israel.

The highest sukkah in Israel

The military rabbi of the IDF post on the peak of Mount Hermon sends holiday greetings from the highest and northernmost sukkah in Israel.

The Syrian media personality who joined Israel's hasbara efforts

Hayvi Bouzo, a Syrian reporter who narrowly escaped assassination in her home country, urges the international community to support Israel in its fight against Iran and its proxies. 'Israel is the only country fighting evil.'