Israel attacks syria

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


Arab media report Israeli airstrike on Damascus Airport

In recent weeks, Israel has stepped up attacks on targets in Syria, claiming them as defensive moves to prevent the encroachment of Iran and Hezbollah on its border.

A picture released by Israeli Defence Forces press office shows a launch of a Patriot missile in southern Israel

Analysis: Critical that Russia not be surprised

Israel and Russia have a complicated relationship. One senior Russian diplomat said recently that Israel and Russia were “frenemies” in Syria, a combination of friends and enemies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in Sochi, Russia August 23, 2017.

This week in 60 seconds: Israeli jets hit Syria; Western Wall controversy

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

The Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem

Israeli 'Skylark' drone slams into Lebanese territory

The IDF later confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that the drone belonged to Israel.

Israeli "Skylark" drone crash site inIsraeli "Skylark" drone crash site in Lebanon, May 2017.

Arab Media: IDF attacked Syrian Army base

The reports came after a week full of alleged air strikes.

AN IAF F-15 takes off from the Uvda Air Force Base in southern Israel.

Report: Pro-Assad militia base targeted in alleged Israel airstrike

The Lockheed Martin F35 fighter jet plane, also known as the Adir, in a test flight

Why did the IDF employ top-tier anti-ballistic tech against Syria strike?

While there are few doubts about the IAF's ability to prevail strikes like Thursday night's, what comes next?

IAF fighter jets during the Red Flag joint exercise at Nellis air force base in Nevada

Syria to UN: Israel launched missile attack, has conspired in civil war

According to SANA, the complaint accused Israel, among other countries, of planning the "terrorist war" in Syria.

Netanyahu and Assad

Analysis: Is an Israeli-Syrian military conflict on the horizon?

The firing of two missiles at Israeli aircraft bears witness to the growing confidence of Assad's army.

Netanyahu and Assad

Analysis: Long-term prospect for Syria remains bleak

Leading Israeli analysts are not optimistic that the cease-fire will hold over the long run or lead to a peaceful political settlement of the war.

A Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) fighter walks near graves of fellow fighters during a visit to a YPG graveyard in Qamishli, Syria