CENTCOM
Syria's post-Assad conflict: Who controls what, and why fighting continues - analysis
For some commentators, the current conflict in Syria boils down to the new Syrian government attacking Kurdish forces. While this is correct in some ways, it is also very simplistic.
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln en route to Middle East as US mulls over Iran strike options
Where are the American bases in the Middle East Iran threatened it might strike? - explainer
CENTCOM creates new air, missile defense coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
US conducts large-scale strikes on ISIS targets in Syria
The strikes are a continuation of Operation Hawkeye Strike, CENTCOM said, an operation that began in retaliation for an Islamic State attack that killed two US soldiers and one civilian.
US, partner forces kill or capture 25 ISIS operatives in Syria during December ops
At least seven ISIS members were killed, while the rest were captured. The operations also led to the destruction of four ISIS weapons caches.
Syria announces arrest of Damascus' ISIS leader, Taha al Zoubi, in international coalition op.
Syria arrests ISIS leader Taha al Zoubi in Moadamiya after a joint security operation, seizing a suicide belt and military weapons during the raid.
US Navy launches first one-way attack drone from ship amid growing threats
The US Navy has launched its first one-way attack drone from a ship, a milestone in the mission to field low-cost drones at scale.
Can US strikes on ISIS help bring change to Syria? - analysis
The United States is committed to Damascus at a crucial juncture in Syria’s history - showing power in the skies is a way to give assurances the US is here to stay.
US, Syrian forces work together to kill ISIS terrorists, destroy weapons caches
“Operations in Syria are critical for preventing ISIS from regenerating and posing a significant threat," CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said.
CENTCOM to host Doha talks to advance Gaza stabilization force after delays
While the US has said that the ISF might include Egypt, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Azerbaijan, none of them has actually committed troops to the force.
US-led coordination center in Israel maps Gaza's future amid hope and skepticism
While some have welcomed the efforts of the new US-run center for rehabilitating the war-torn Gaza Strip, others are skeptical that it will work.
Turkey not invited to Gaza peacekeeping force talks in Qatar, source tells 'Post'
“The Turks are still pressing the US administration to be involved. They haven't given up,” one regional diplomat told The Jerusalem Post.
Hamas chief negotiator says Israel strike on Ra'ad Sa'ad threatens Trump's Gaza ceasefire
In a televised address, Hayya, who is also the exiled Gaza Hamas chief, confirmed the killing of the group's senior commander in an Israeli strike a day earlier.
US to hold conference on Gaza stabilization force plans in Doha
The conference will take place on December 16, and representatives from more than 25 countries are expected to attend.