Syria Airstrikes

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.

DECEMBER 20, 2025|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

US Airmen prepare to load GBU-31 munition systems onto F-15E Strike Eagles within the US Central Command area of responsibility, December 19, 2025

Smoke rises over over Al-Mazra'a village, following renewed fighting between Bedouin fighters and Druze gunmen, despite an announced truce, in Sweida, Syria July 18, 2025.

Israel airstrike hits vicinity of Syria's Sweida, Syrian state news agency says

Despite reports indicating the strike was carried out by Israel, Channel 12 reported that the Israeli military had not conducted the strikes.

JULY 17, 2025|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce speaks during her first press briefing at the State Department in Washington, US, March 6, 2025.

US did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, State Dept says

Bruce declined to say whether Washington supports Israel carrying out such military operations when it deems necessary.

JULY 17, 2025|ByREUTERS

Smoke rises following Israeli airstrike next to the presidential palace in Syria's capital Damascus, July 16, 2025.

Syrian gov't will soon withdraw forces from Druze areas, Israeli official tells 'Post'

Earlier, Reuters reported that Syria's Druze have reached a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government in Sweida that will take immediate effect.

JULY 16, 2025|ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

Alleged Israeli airstrikes hit Damascus, Aleppo and Latakia in Syria

Syrian air defense systems were activated after four missiles were launched from the west.

MARCH 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A general view shows Damascus, Syria, April 22, 2021.

Rare daytime airstrike carried out in Syria, injuring three

Several missiles were reportedly intercepted by Syrian air defense systems.

MARCH 12, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, TAL LEV RAM/MAARIV

Men inspect damage after an airstrike on the rebel held besieged city of Douma, in the eastern Damascus suburb of Ghouta, Syria April 7, 2017.

Alleged Israeli strikes on Syria's Aleppo airport: What's next? - analysis

Iran disguises civilian support and civilian flights as it seeks to move weapons to Syria and Hezbollah.

MARCH 9, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

A view of Aleppo International Airport, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, Syria February 14, 2023

14 Days: Terror tragedies

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023BySTEVE LINDE

Members of an IDF team search for earthquake survivors in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, on February 10.

Rocket strike in Damascus hit Iranian military sites, experts, sources say

Iran's support for Damascus and Hezbollah has drawn regular Israeli air strikes meant to curb Tehran's extraterritorial military power.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023ByREUTERS

Police officers stand on the rubble of a damaged building at the site of a rocket attack, in central Damascus' Kafr Sousa neighborhood, Syria, February 19, 2023.

Airstrikes in Syria could lead to escalation by pro-Iran axis - analysis

This incident was different and indicates the Syrian regime wants to spotlight the attack. This may be linked to other issues.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

A view shows damage at the site of a rocket attack, in central Damascus's Kafr Sousa neighborhood, Syria, in this handout picture obtained by Reuters on February 19, 2023.

Damascus Airport strike puts spotlight back on Iran and Syria -analysis

The incident at Damascus airport put both runways out of service according to reports, although it was unclear if this was due to the strike or merely caution.

JANUARY 2, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN