Conflict Between Israel And Syria

IDF shoots suspect attempting to break into military post in southern Syria

On Sunday evening, troops from the 2nd "Carmeli" Brigade, who were manning outposts in the Syrian buffer zone, spotted a suspect approaching the post between the villages of Hader and Kuneitra.

Soldiers of Israel's artillery unit take part in a drill at the military base of Har Dov on Mount Hermon, a strategic and fortified outpost at the crossroads between Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, in the annexed Golan Heights on August 28, 2023.
Jonathan Spyer

Jonathan Spyer: A closer look at Syria's current situation

 A plane carrying Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian lands in Damascus International Airport, in Damascus, Syria March 23, 2022.

Syria's foreign ministry: Israeli raids on airport amount to a 'war crime'

A man is silhouetted against a video screen with a Twitter and a Facebook logo

Syrian fluke in translation on Facebook: 'Our name is s***'


Behind the Lines: A most discreet Israeli intervention in Syria

Evidence is emerging of an increasing, though still modest, Israeli involvement in events beyond the separation of forces line with Syria on the Golan Heights.

SOLDIERS SIT atop a tank as they watch the border with Syria near Quneitra

Syrian opposition denies Nasrallah claim it collaborates with Israel

"The Syrian opposition deals with Israel as a usurper and occupier of Syrian land,” rebel leader says.

Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah addresses supporters in Beirut

Court drops case against Druse who visited Syria, Lebanon

Sheikhs traveled to countries to visit religious sites; Druse religious leaders vow not to do so again without proper permit.

Druse man looks out at Syria from the Golan 370 (R)

IDF declares Syrian border area a closed military zone as fighting nears Israeli Golan

Assad's forces have been under siege in border area for months, facing rebels which include radical jihadi groups.

Soldiers patrol the Golan Heights. Israel has yet to demarcate a border with Syria and other borders remain politically disputed.

IDF soldiers fire on, hit two gunmen attempting to sabotage border fence on Golan Heights

Earlier this month, an IDF patrol in the northern Golan Heights came under attack when an explosive device was detonated near the soldiers’ jeep.

Device detonated against IDF soldier March 18

Lebanon sentences 10 citizens to jail in absentia for allegedly spying for Israel

In aftermath of Israelis strikes in Syria, local media report intense Israeli activity in the skies over southern Lebanon.

Israeli espionage

Explosive device detonated near IDF patrol on Syria border; 4 soldiers wounded

IDF says 1 soldier seriously wounded, 3 lightly-to-moderately hurt in incident ; IDF artillery strike Syrian army posts in response; soldiers were outside of jeep during detonation.

Device detonated against IDF soldier March 18

Hezbollah: We will respond to Israeli strike at the 'right time and place'

Shi'ite organization, which had denied Israeli strike on Syria-Lebanon border, says IAF bombing sorties targeted base, causing no injuries.

Nasrallah Nov 14 2013 370

Israeli official confirms: IAF hit missile convoy entering Lebanon

Anonymous Israeli official tells TIME that IAF jets struck a missile transport destined for Hezbollah.

IAF A-4, F-16 jets at Hatzerim_370

Netanyahu on alleged airstrikes: We will do everything necessary to protect our citizens

In response to questions whether IAF carried out strikes on Lebanon-Syria border, PM says it is Israel's policy not to comment on such matters.

IAF A-4, F-16 jets at Hatzerim_370