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Coincidence? Israeli strike in Damascus took place near important Shi’ite shrine - analysis

The Zaynab shrine has served as a center of pro-Iranian activity since the Syrian civil war began in 2011, and as such has been targeted by other groups.

 Smoke rises after what the Iranian media said was an Israeli strike on a building close to the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria April 1, 2024.
 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019.

Israel strikes Syrian port in Tartus - Syrian media

 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019.

Damascus airport targeted again in alleged Israeli airstrike on Syria

 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019.

Israeli airstrikes in Syria injure one, missiles shot down - Syrian reports


Analysis: The new war against Iran in Syria is psychological

The shadow war with Iran in Syria is politics by other means because the grand strategy is to evict Iran from Syria.

Missile fire is seen from Damascus, Syria May 10, 2018

IDF reveals pictures of Iranian targets struck in Syria

Aerial photos of the targets Israel struck in Syria.

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

Analysis: Who could have been behind the massive explosion in Syria?

Whodunit? Massive explosion in Syria’s Hama leads to many theories as Syrian regime blame shifts between Israel and US.

Free Syrian Army fighters launch a Grad rocket from Halfaya town in Hama province, towards forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar Assad stationed in Zein al-Abidin mountain, Syria September 4, 2016.

Former intel chief: If Iranians dead in Syria blast, payback looms

"Either the United States added to the attack it led about two weeks ago, and if it wasn't the United States, that leaves one possibility that I can't confirm."

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 envoy plays down tensions with Israel over Syria strikes

Russia has said it might provide Syria with the S-300 missile defense system, which could clip the wings of Israel's air force.

An S-300 air defense missile system launches a missile during the International Army Games 2017 outside Astrakhan, Russia August 5, 2017

Russian supply of S-300 systems to Syria major threat to IAF

Since the Russians entered the bloody conflict in 2015, the Syrian regime has become more brazen in its responses to Israeli strikes.

IAF jets

Iran envoy: Iran will destroy Tel Aviv, Haifa if Israel makes 'excuses'

Israel should "avoid stupid measures," warned the cleric.

Missiles and a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Baharestan Square in Tehran, Iran

Analysis: Strike in Syria shows Netanyahu follows through on threats

The message of Israel's alleged strike on Homs is clear: Israel has interests and intends to act upon them.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a visit of an army base in the West Bank settlement of Beit El near Ramallah January 10, 2017

Yadlin: Strike could reflect Israeli bid to curb Iran's influence

The incident will not cause a confrontation with Russia, former director of Military Intelligence said.

Amos Yadlin (right) with then-defense minister Ehud Barak at a press conference in 2009 in Tel Aviv

Time to put a higher price tag on Iran in Syria

Israel’s primary interest in managing the current mind game with Iran in Syria is to minimize the threat to security interests while preventing all-out war with Hezbollah (let alone with Iran).

Fragments of a Syrian anti-aircraft missile found in Alonei Abba, about 2 miles (3.2 km) from where the remains of a crashed F-16 Israeli war plane were found, at the village of Alonei Abba, Israel February 10, 2018.