Syrian Civil War

French cement maker Lafarge found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria

Judges determined that Lafarge, in total, paid $6.53 million to jihadist groups, including Islamic State (IS) and the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front between 2013 and September 2014.

|ByREUTERS
The logo of the French building materials maker Lafarge at Lafarge concrete production plant in Pantin near Paris, France, November 3, 2025.
Members of the Syrian Civil Defence work to extinguish a fire after shelling amid renewed clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces in Aleppo, Syria, January 8, 2026.

Syria says it has taken control of Aleppo's Sheikh Maksoud neighborhood, Kurdish forces deny claims

The Syrian forces combed through 90% the neighbourhood according to the SANA News Agency, while Kurdish representatives assured Reuters that their forces were still present in Aleppo.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS
Security forces affiliated with the Ministry of the Interior stand guard in the Ashrafieh neighbourhood, which they have taken control of, according to the Interior Ministry, following battles with the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Aleppo, Syria, January 9, 2026.

Syrian Army to strike Aleppo as Kurdish forces reject evacuation after ceasefire announcement

A ceasefire was declared in Aleppo by Syria's Defense Ministry after clashes with Kurdish forces, with Damascus claiming it will "escort departing militants" to northeastern Syria.

|ByJAMES GENN, REUTERS
A member of the security forces stands guard as residents flee Aleppo's Ashrafieh Kurdish neighbourhood on January 7, 2026. Civilians were fleeing Kurdish neighbourhoods of Aleppo on January 7 after the Syrian army declared them "closed military zones", amid ongoing fighting with Kurdish-led forces.

Damascus declares curfew in Aleppo following clashes with SDF

Syria’s government declared Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh a closed military zone as fighting with SDF escalated, with civilian deaths reported and mass evacuations underway.

|ByJAMES GENN

Russia's sole aircraft carrier damaged after crane crashes into it

Touted as a symbol of power by Moscow, the 'Admiral Kuznetsov' had been deployed to the Mediterranean to take part in the Syrian conflict.

NOVEMBER 7, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in international waters off the coast of Northern Norway on October 17, 2016

Russia: Israeli military action in Syria increases regional tensions

Israel has insisted that it notified Moscow of its movements and has blamed Syria for the downed plane.

NOVEMBER 6, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
An Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies during an aerial demonstration at a graduation ceremony for Israeli air force pilots

Senior official: Israel has attacked Syria since Russian spy plane downed

Syria downed the Russian plane after an Israeli attack on an Iranian target.

OCTOBER 29, 2018ByHERB KEINON
An Israeli air force F15 fighter jet flies during an exhibition as part of a pilot graduation ceremony at the Hatzerim air base, southern Israel June 25, 2009

Russian General: Syrian side of Quneitra crossing ready to be opened

The announcement comes less than a week after Israel's Defense Minister said Israel was ready to open its side of the crossing.

OCTOBER 2, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A United Nations peacekeeping soldier stands on an observation tower near the Quneitra border crossing between Israel and Syria

It is not time for Israel to play Russian roulette

If the current state of relations between the two countries continues to deteriorate, Russia will have no reason to keep the Iranians away from the Golan Heights.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018ByVUGAR BAKHSHALIZADA
The Russian S-300 anti-missile rocket system moves along a central street during a rehearsal for a military parade in Moscow in 2009

Syria to U.N.: Israel assisted terrorists, we'll liberate Golan Heights

"Any force in Syria without authorization is an occupying force."

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018ByJULIANE HELMHOLD
Deputy Prime Minister for Syrian Arab Republic Walid Al-Moualem addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2017.

Liberman: We are ready to open Quinetra Crossing

"The ball is in the Syrian side of the court"

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman at the Quneitra border crossing, September 27, 2018

Syria’s morning after

The civil war’s approaching finale will intensify Turkish-Syrian tension, and consolidate Israel’s policy of neutrality.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018ByAMOTZ ASA-EL
A wall along the border between Turkey and Syria is pictured at the Syrian town of Atimah, Idlib province, in this picture taken from Reyhanli, Hatay province, Turkey October 10, 2017

Syria accuses Israel of striking near Damascus International Airport

Regime air defense said to intercept several missiles which local reports said targeted Iranian military targets.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Missile fire is seen from Damascus, Syria

Report: Syrian air defence thwarts 'Israeli agression'

Asked about the SANA report, an Israeli military spokeswoman said: "We don't comment on foreign reports."

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Missile fire is seen from Damascus, Syria