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


War in Syria? It’s up to the Russians

Russia, uniquely, is in a position to push the Iranian vector off its current trajectory and prevent an all-out war.

 A UN observation tower is seen overlooking Syria, next to the Quneitra border crossing between the Golan Heights in Israel and Syria.

Questions following a ‘day of battle’

Your questions about the northern crisis answered.

An Israeli jet destroys an Iranian drone operating unit in Syrian territory

US official to JPost: Tillerson hasn't 'ruled out' Israel stop amid crisis

Tillerson is traveling through Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Kuwait over the next five days.

United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

Israel to be key player in the next chapter of Syria’s war

For Israel, the next chapter in Syria’s war will be a nightmare scenario.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu chats with Israeli soldiers at a military outpost during a visit to Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights overlooking the Israel-Syria border in 2015.

Syrians suffering under Iranian-supported regime praise Israel’s strikes

“Iran proved through its intervention in Syria that it incited hatred against Israel just to achieve its goals of keeping the regime in power.”

The Iranian drone (inset) that entered Israeli airspace yesterday was launched from a Syrian base in the Homs desert, which Israel later bombed

Preparing for war in the north, Israel boosts air defenses

Some 20 Syrian air defense missiles were fired towards Israeli jets during missions over Syria.

Soldiers stand next to an Iron Dome battery.

Pilot who shot down Iranian drone: Sent to protect the country's skies

"The squadron is ready and prepared for any task it is given," said Lt. Col. L., commander of the 113 squadron.

Lt. Col. L, commander of the 113 squadron, who shot down an Iranian drone on February 10th, 2018. .

U.S., U.N. diverge in statements on northern escalation

"Israel is a staunch ally of the United States, and we support its right to defend itself from the Iranian-backed Syrian and militia forces in southern Syria."

An Israeli jet destroys an Iranian drone operating unit in Syrian territory

Pro-Assad alliance: Israel to see 'severe response' to future 'terrorism'

Iranian commander says Iran can "create a hell for the Zionist regime." Israel said it had sent its jets into Syria after shooting down an Iranian drone flying over Israeli territory.

An Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies during an aerial demonstration at a graduation ceremony for Israeli airforce pilots at the Hatzerim air base in southern Israel December 29, 2016.

Syria claims its air defenses shot down Israeli fighter jet

Israeli aircraft were on mission to destroy drone-operating system deep in Syrian territory.

The remains of an Israeli F-16 are seen near the Israeli village of Harduf