Syrian civil war

After Assad regime collapses

US Army strikes over 75 ISIS targets in Syria

US Central Command says the strikes were meant to prevent ISIS from taking advantage of the current situation to reconstitute in central Syria.

Assad regime collapse:

FBI still offering reward for info on journalist Austin Tice

FBI offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the safe return of American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria in 2012.

Kremlin:

'Assad and his family were granted asylum in Russia'

Kremlin confirms reports that toppled Syrian President and his family have arrived in Moscow after being granted asylum in Russia.

US National Security Adviser:

'We have no intention of intervening militarily in Syria'

As Syrian rebels take over Damascus, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stresses the United States has no intention of intervening militarily in Syria’s civil war, but will continue taking necessary actions to prevent ISIS from capitalizing on the instability.

Report:

Israel considering advancing further into Syria

The political echelon is discussing whether or not to take control of areas deeper in Syrian territory to prevent them from falling into the hands of Islamist rebels.

Avigdor Liberman:

'We need to monitor how Assad's fall affects Jordan'

Former Defense Minister warns that Israel must be cognizant of the regional implications of the fall of the Assad regime, not merely what happens on the Israel-Syria border.

Chief of Staff to recruits:

'We are operating in Syria to protect the country'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met Golani Brigade recruits and told them Ground troops are engaged in combat on four fronts: 'Judea and Samaria, in Gaza, in Lebanon, and Syria.'

Trump:

'Iran is weakened by Israel's fighting and success'

US President-Elect reacts to overthrow regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, says Russia lost interest in defending Assad due to being bogged down with the Ukraine War.

Fall of the Assad regime:

IDF enters Golan Heights demilitarized zone

Significant infantry and tank forces enter buffer zone to prevent rebels who toppled the Assad regime from entering the zone and threatening northern Israel.

Prof. Eyal Zisser:

'IDF should not deploy more forces in Syria'

Prof. Eyal Zisser says that the collapse of Assad regime is "a major blow and setback for Iran and Hezbollah" and agrees that it happened thanks to Israel’s military operations in Lebanon

First time since 1973

IDF in control of Syrian Mount Hermon

The IDF has captured the Syrian side of Mount Hermon which was abandoned by the army of now-former President Bashar al-Assad.

Biden:

'Iran made a historic mistake when it launched a war on Israel'

US President Joe Biden discussed the fall of the Assad regime and noted that it would not have been possible if not for Israel delivering blows on Iran and Hezbollah and Ukraine's fight against Russia.

Final image of the Assad regime:

Syrian PM leaves home to transfer power to the rebels

Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalal evacuates with opposition members to a hotel in Damascus, where the transfer of power to the rebels will take place, in a symbol of the end of the Assad era.

'Hope to meet you soon'

ZAKA's humorous reaction to Assad's downfall

The ZAKA organization quipped that it was a shame that it did not get to assist the ousted Syrian leader in packing.

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Rebels announce overthrow of Assad on Syrian television

Syrian rebels declare 'the city of Damascus has been liberated and the dictator Bashar al-Assad has been overthrown' after Assad flees Damascus.

Drama in Syria:

Rebels announce: We have toppled the Assad regime

Syrian rebels enter the capital Damascus, having earlier taken control of the city of Homs. Assad flees to an unknown location.

Hadash Party:

'Fall of Assad was an American, Zionist conspiracy'

A publication in Arabic from the Hadash Party claims that the US and Israel conspired to topple the Assad regime.

Netanyahu on northern border:

'Assad's fall opens new opportunities for entire region'

PM speaks near Syrian border, hails fall of the Assad regime as a "historic day" for the Middle East and vows that no hostile force will be allowed to establish itself on the Israel-Syria border.

Watch:

IDF soldiers operate along Syrian border

Following the fall of the Assad regime, the IDF has released footage of its troops operating along the Syrian border as well as the work to fortify the engineering barrier along the border.

Where's Assad? Did his plane crash?

Rumors abound as to the Syrian president's whereabouts following the fall of his government. Senior Syrian army officers claim he fled the country, but Israeli sources are uncertain.

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Iranian Embassy in Damascus ransacked by rebels

Video from a reporter on the ground in Damascus shows the embassy of Iran, which backed the Assad regime, in shambles after rebels took the capital and the regime fell.

Lapid on Assad's fall:

'More important than ever to create strong regional coalition'

Opposition Leader says the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria demonstrates the need to create a strong regional coalition, with Saudi Arabia and the Abraham Accords countries to deal with regional instability.

Moving closer to the US?

Syrian President Assad to distance himself from Iran-Russia axis

Diplomatic source says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reached the conclusion that Russia and the Islamic Republic are no longer able to ensure his continued rule.

In first: Israel intervenes in Syrian conflict

IDF uses artillery fire to help United Nations forces repel rebel attack near Hader, opposite Israel's Majdal Shams; reports say rebels have taken the Syria-Israel border area.

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IDF preparing for 'all scenarios' in Syria

IDF Operations Directorate exercise simulates deployment of General Staff readiness forces in real time.

On the Syrian border:

Chief of Staff: We have strong offensive & defensive responses

'We're monitoring to ensure that local factions do not direct actions towards us; we have very strong offensive and defensive responses,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says during assessment on Syria-Israel border.

As Assad regime nears collapse:

IDF sends reinforcements to Golan Heights

Amid the developments in Syria and concerns that the Assad regime may be close to collapsing the Israeli Security Cabinet will meet on both Saturday and Sunday evening.

Rebel commander in Syria:

'We're fighting against a common enemy'

Commander of Syrian rebels in Aleppo tells Israeli journalist that they 'expect cooperation in order to eliminate the enemy.'

As rebels make fast advances:

Netanyahu holds meeting to discuss developments in Syria

Israeli officials say that Israel was startled by the rebels' fast advance against the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and believe the collapse of the regime is a plausible scenario.

Syria:

Rebels encircle Hama 'from three sides,' says war monitor

Syrian rebels have encircled the key city of Hama despite counteroffensive by government forces, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Hezbollah leader claims:

'Israel and US behind rebels in Syria'

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem announced that residents of Beirut who lost homes in the war will be compensated $14k by Iran, residents of the rest of the country who lost their homes will receive $12k.

Russia announces:

'We're assisting Syrian army in fending off rebels'

Russia says it is assisting the Syrian army in fending off rebel forces who launched an assault in the provinces of Idlib, Hama and Aleppo.

'We urge de-escalation'

US, France, Germany, and UK 'monitoring' situation in Syria

Governments of the US, France, Germany, and the UK issue statement on the situation in Syria, after rebels launched an offensive against the Syrian army, taking over Aleppo.

Amid rebel advances

Assad stresses resolve 'in the face of all terrorists'

Syrian President speaks to leaders from UAE and Iraq as rebels reportedly take over Aleppo from the Syrian army.

Navigating the strategic earthquake in the fertile crescent

Reflections on the outlandish - it is strategically wise to consider now how one handles the disintegration of Syria. Opinion.

Expert:

Syrian rebels' offensive linked to Lebanon ceasefire deal

Dr. Yossi Mansharof, a researcher at the Misgav Institute, says Syrian rebel groups identified opportunity created by Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal. Prior to the offensive, he had warned of a potential Iranian invasion of Israel - via Syria.

Watch: Syrian rebels take control of fighter plane

Syrian rebel forces take control of fighter plane abandoned at Kuweires military base.

After just four days:

Syrian rebel forces make significant gains in Aleppo

Syrian rebel forces nearing Hama as the country's military retreats towards Homs, reports say.

Discussion of Syria

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night security consultation

The discussion comes after Syrian rebels entered the city of Aleppo, three days after launching a surprise offensive against Assad’s troops.

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.

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'Syria will return to the Arab League - but not yet'

Syria's membership in the Arab League was suspended in 2011 due to its crackdown on protesters.

Watch: Turkey on its way to mending ties with Syria?

With the two country's foreign ministers meeting in Moscow recently, the US is warning Turkey to abscond from warming ties with Assad.

Syrian reporter confirms: Hundreds of thousands killed by regime

Ahmad Baderkhan tells i24NEWS that most of the victims' families had no idea what had befallen their loved ones.

Watch: Tourism returning to war-torn Syria

While the country remains embroiled in a civil war that's claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, tourists are braving the circumstances.

Ukraine War:

Putin appoints 'butcher of Syria' to lead Ukrainian invasion

The general appointed to take command of the operation used chemical weapons, killing thousands of civilians in the Syrian civil war.

Assad's surprise visit marks warming ties between UAE and Syria

US ‘profoundly disappointed’ after United Arab Emirates hosts Syria’s Assad.

US concerned after UAE Foreign Minister meets Assad

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

2nd generation IAF pilot: I 'meet' my father during missions

Major R., whose father, Ran, died in a helicopter crash, says one of his biggest missions was rescuing a Syrian child during the civil war.

UAE leaders congratulate Syrian president on National Day

Bashar Al-Assad has been president of Syria since 2000 and has been in a bloody civil war since 2011.

Watch: Russian, Syrian forces pound rebel enclave

According to reports, Russian, Syrian airstrikes targeted densely-populated areas, hitting a hospital and killing local civilians.

Dems suffering from 'buyers' remorse' as Biden bombs Syria?

Sky News host wonders whether American liberals aren't undergoing a case of 'buyers' remorse' with Biden continuing in Obama's footsteps.

Delayed treatment of high-impact injuries: A lesson from Syria

Providing humanitarian medical treatment to victims of Syrian civil war, researchers find delayed surgical intervention may improve outcome.

Report: Israeli officers met Syrian counterparts at Russian base

With yesterday's security cabinet meeting surrounding 'humanitarian' issues in Syria shrouded in mystery, some details have emerged.

Watch: Syria car bomb reportedly kills five, injures 19

Ruptly provided footage of damage caused by a car bomb explosion that occurred on Tues. in a former ISIS stronghold.

Putin, Erdogan meet to discuss ceasefire

Putin met Turkish president Erdogan in an effort to reach ceasefire agreement over fighting in the Idlib province of Syria.

Watch: Syrian father teaches daughter to laugh as bombs explode

Israeli TV speaks to Syrian man who gained int'l attention for video showing how he distracts his daughter from daily life in civil war.

Syria: Four Turkish soldiers killed in Idlib attack

Syrian army kills four Turkish soldiers who were posted to prevent conflict. Erdogan: 'We will continue the operation in Syria.'

The US army is out of Syria: Is it really a significant move?

What in the world is going on with Syria and the Kurds?

US forces attack in Syria, leaving 40 dead

US attacks Al-Qaeda leaders in Syria who were 'responsible for attacks threatening US citizens,' US Dep. of Defense says.

ANALYSIS: How Syrian war could turn into global conflict

Global community mistakenly believes Syrian civil war is winding down, but Turkey's Erdogan is preparing invasion of Kurdish territory.