Syrian army

Does Hezbollah fear Syria’s new government amid Iran tensions? - analysis

Hezbollah is on high alert as Syria’s new government opposes Iran and the group, raising tensions along the Lebanese border amid military buildup and regional uncertainty.

A flag of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah flutters above the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on February 16, 2026.
Roj camp, where people believed to be linked to the Islamic State militants are held, near Derik, Syria February 16, 2026.

Syria might close Roj Camp, last site holding ISIS-linked families, soon, officials say

 Syrian Public Security Forces drive through a crowd as they enter the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in northeastern Syria on February 3, 2026, under an integration deal with Kurdish authorities.

Damascus reaches out to rival Kurdish factions amid eastern Syria transition - analysis

Soldiers ride on a tank as Syrian government forces make their way to the city of Hasakeh in northeastern Syria on Tuesday.

As Syrian forces push northeast, Kurds mobilize against new jihadi assault


Assad in rare public appearance says losing battles doesn't mean war is lost

Syrian president speaks at event to commemorate martyrs at a school in undisclosed location.

Syria's Assad with supporters at rare public appearance.‏

Assad orders Christmas Day strike on Islamic State territory

Syrian Army helicopters used barrel bombs to strike the areas of al-Bab and Qabaseen on Christmas Day and overnight.

A boy carries a mortar shell left behind by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad at the Azaalana checkpoint

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

Jobar synagogue

Over two-thirds of synagogue destroyed; both the synagogue’s left wing and central aisle (or nave) are consigned to rubble.

Syrian rebel fighters at a synagogue in Aleppo.

Jordan redeploys military along border with Syria

'Al-Hayat' quotes Jordanian sources as saying that the military high command has ordered all of its officers in the north to cut short their vacations.

Jordanian special forces stage anti-terrorism drill in Amman.

Report: Syria expects to receive first batch of fighter jets from Russia

'Al-Arabia' quotes Russia claims that it is complying with international law and only providing "defensive weapons."

Syrian Air Force fighter jet 370

Syrian regime under siege near Israel's border

IDF watches closely as rebels and Syrian army forces attack eachother every day, prepares for the day when jihadi gunmen turn their sights southward toward Israel.

Site of Syrian army post taken by Nusra front men on Israeli border

Assad: Russia creating multi-polar world

Syrian president praises Putin for support; MEMRI report finds Syrian Alawites increasingly criticizing regime.

Assad meets with a delegation from the Syriac Orthodox Church

Syria chemical weapons store attacked by rockets

Four of the rockets hit land and one fell in the sea; the chemical transports were not hit.

UN chemical weapons inspectors in Syria 370

Syria peace talks end first round in deadlock

Sides refuse to yield on firm positions. With no achievement of substances, focus is now to keep talks ongoing.

Assad supporters carry Syrian flags and portraits in front of the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva January 31, 2014.