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.
Israel strikes Syrian port in Tartus - Syrian media
Damascus airport targeted again in alleged Israeli airstrike on Syria
Israeli airstrikes in Syria injure one, missiles shot down - Syrian reports
Analysis: Risk assessment shows Israeli strike to thwart arms to Hezbollah worth it
Hezbollah's patron Iran is currently mired in a number of battles and busy with nuclear talks; they are not interested in opening a new front against Israel.
Ya'alon: Iran is currently seeking to smuggle advanced arms to Hezbollah
A day after Al Jazeera reported that the IAF struck missile bases in Syria, defense minister warns: We will not allow the transfer of quality weapons to Hezbollah.
Report: Israeli strike in Syria was aimed at thwarting attack on strategic targets in Golan
Kuwaiti daily quotes Western diplomatic source as saying IDF struck targets in Qalamun Mountain region to prevent a plan that aimed to draw Israel into a war with Syria.
Hezbollah in first response since Syria strike: Zionists will fail in attempts to set new rules
Deputy leader Naim Qassem says alleged Israeli strike is "an attempt to lay the foundation for a new equation in the framework of our struggle with them."
IDF increasing presence in North to defend against potential Hezbollah attacks
The defense establishment is being ultra-sensitive since an air strike on Sunday that killed 12 Hezbollah and Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps senior operatives near Quneitra, Syria.
Israeli source: We meant to target low-ranking guerrillas in Syria, not Iranian general
"We did not expect the outcome in terms of the stature of those killed - certainly not the Iranian general," Reuters quotes Israeli source as saying.
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WATCH: Footage of Hezbollah convoy reportedly hit by Israeli air strike released
Hezbollah said that its six operatives were on an "inspection mission" in Quneitra when the Israeli strike occurred.
Masses chant 'Death to Israel' at funeral for Hezbollah commander slain in alleged Israeli strike
Jihad Mughniyeh was buried in Beirut alongside his father Imad Mughniyeh, who was assassinated in Damascus in 2008.
WATCH: Footage released allegedly showing aftermath of Israeli attack in Syria
Syrian rebels release video of Quneitra area after IAF helicopters reportedly fired missiles at two armed vehicles.
Report: Six Iranians killed in Israeli strike in Syria, including Revolutionary Guards general
“The attack on this group was a message to Hezbollah, Iran, and the Syrian regime as well, that Israel will not allow such a platform,” expert says.
