Israel and syria

Why Syria’s removal from the US terror list matters for Israel - analysis

It's one thing for Israel to take military action in a country that the US has formally labeled a state sponsor of terrorism. It's quite another to do so after the US has removed that designation.

A man rides a motorbike in the town of Abu al-Duhur, Syria, August 18, 2026
A rabbi holds a Torah scroll at the Ifrange Synagogue in the Jewish quarter in Old Damascus on April 29, 2025.

Damascus synagogue tours highlight renewed interest in Syrian Jewish history and diaspora ties

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks as he attends the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025.

Syrian Gov't calls resumption of talks with Israel in Paris a 'positive indication' - KAN

A view of the runway at the Mezzeh military airbase along with several hangars, at southwest of Damascus, Syria, November 4, 2025

Israel ‘trying to drag’ Syria into a conflict, senior regime official claims - report


Rare daytime airstrike carried out in Syria, injuring three

Several missiles were reportedly intercepted by Syrian air defense systems.

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.

Israeli airstrikes in Syria injure one, missiles shot down - Syrian reports

In the third alleged Israeli airstrike this week, sites south of Damascus were targeted and one person was injured, according to Syrian reports.

 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019.

Gantz at Syrian border: 'We do not sit and wait, we act'

"We continue to be vigilant at all of our borders. We have acted and will continue to act against anyone who tries to challenge us from near or far," the defense minister said.

Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz seen during a visit on the Israel-Lebanon border, Northern Israel, on November 17, 2020.

Three militants killed in Israeli attack in Damascus, Syria - report

Initial reports from Syria indicate three Syrian militants killed and one injured.

Attack in Syria on August 25, 2019.

Syrian former general slams Israel for 'repeated attacks'

The comments come after Syrian regime media has blamed Israel for airstrikes near Damascus, Palmyra, Homs and the border with Lebanon in recent weeks.

Smoke rises near the border town of Tel Abyad, Syria, October 12, 2019

Israel attacks military targets near Damascus, 3 dead – report

On Sunday night, Syrian regime media said its air defenses were activated near the capital.

What is believed to be guided missiles are seen in the sky during what is reported to be an attack in Damascus, Syria, January 21, 2019, in this still image taken from a video obtained from social media

Second time at polls: Same same but different on the security front

Immediate and farther neighbors are on a low simmer as violence spreads. All might lead the region to blow at any moment.

Pas de trêve pour Bibi

At least 15 killed during alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria – report

Explosions were heard in Damascus on Sunday night. According to local reports, the target is the al-Mezzeh airbase, which has been hit by several alleged Israeli airstrikes in the past.

Syrian air defence batteries responding to what the Syrian state media said were Israeli missiles targeting Damascus, in a picture taken early on January 21st, 2019

Book review: Shadow Strike

Yaakov Katz’s new book tells the fascinating story behind Israel’s covert operation against Syria’s nuclear reactor.

This undated image released by the US government shows the nuclear reactor under construction in Syria that was destroyed in an Israeli air strike on September 6, 2007

IDF strikes targets in Syria in response to rocket fire

Syria says airstrikes in Quneitra and Damascus killed three soldiers, caused material damage.

Syrian air defence batteries responding to what the Syrian state media said were Israeli missiles targeting Damascus, in a picture taken early on January 21st, 2019