Syria and Israel

Syria, Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say

The two sides have held face-to-face meetings aimed at calming tensions and preventing conflict in the border region.

 Direction and distance sign for the Syrian capital of Damascus at Mount Bental Israeli military outpost on the Syrian border
A delegation of 100 Druze leaders from Syria visits northern Israel for the first time since 1973 on March 14, 2025. Israeli Druze proudly wave their own national flag alongside the Israeli flag in festivals and ceremonies, the writer points out.

Syrian attacks on Druze could be collision course with Israel - analysis

IDF soldiers gather near the ceasefire line between Syria and Israel, in the Golan Heights, December 9, 2024

'Any sane country would do this': Bennett denies IDF advance on Damascus, outlines defensive needs

 Smoke rises after airstrikes on a rebel-held part of the southern city of Deraa, Syria, June 15, 2017 (illustrative).

Iranian military adviser killed in Syria in Israeli attack, Iran's news agency SNN reports


Hezbollah media: Syria's defense minister embarks on official visit to Iran

On the battlefield, the Syrian military has been losing ground to insurgents who are edging closer to the coastal province of Latakia, an important government-held stronghold.

A fighter loyal to Syria's president Bashar Assad holds his picture as fellow fighters rest by a Syrian national flag after gaining control of the area in Deir al-Adas, a town south of Damascus

WATCH: ISIS suicide mission thwarted by Kurdish forces caught on video

A truck apparently used in ISIS suicide mission destroyed by Kurdish forces near Kirkuk.

ISIS truck blown up by Kurdish fighters.

Assad vows not to let Tehran manipulate Syria's affairs: 'Iran has no ambitions in Syria'

Pressed on Iran's involvement in the conflict in 'Foreign Affairs' interview, Assad denies manipulation but does not answer allegations of Iranian missile facilities in Syria.

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is seen during an interview to the American magazine Foreign Affairs in Damascus.

Assad: Israeli strikes in Syria benefit al-Qaida

In interview with American magazine, Syrian president says "it is very clear" that Israel carries out attacks in Syria in order to back rebel forces.

Bashar Al-Assad

Strike against Hezbollah was an intelligence and operational success, ex-Shin Bet chief says

Contradicting speculations that alleged Israeli strike was politically timed, Yaakov Peri says attack too significant for cynical exploitation.

Footage of Hezbollah convoy reportedly hit by Israeli air strike released

'Son of late Hezbollah leader Mughniyeh was planning attacks on Israel'

Hezbollah TV: Reported IAF strike in Syria could be 'costly' for Mideast

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah

Syrian state media unveils IDF drone allegedly 'shot down'

The photos of the unmanned aerial vehicle which were unveiled show Hebrew writing and stickers indicating that the “Skylark” drone was property of the IDF.

Syria unveils alleged Israeli drone‏

Israel strikes against Syria may be linked to Iranian activity

Syria expert Eyal Zisser to ‘Post’: In the past, no one had any interest in opening up another front said Zisser adding, “Let’s hope that will happen this time."

Alleged IDF bombing of targets in Syria

WATCH: Video of alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria

The amateur video is purported to confirm what Syrian state television said on Sunday that Israeli jets had bombed areas near Damascus international airport.

Video of alleged Israeli strike on Syria

Head of Syrian army after alleged airstrikes: Israel working with ISIS and al-Qaida

Syrian state television said on Sunday that Israeli jets had bombed areas near Damascus international airport and in the town of Dimas, near the border with Lebanon.

Photograph reportedly showing Syrian air defenses reacting to IDF strikes near Damascus.