Israel-Syria

Israel attacks Syrian airbase used by Iran, Syria alleges

The attack on the T$ airbase near Homs, which destroyed a weapons depot, comes less than a day after Israel’s Air Force struck several Syrian military targets in the southern region of Quneitra, near the Golan Heights.

By Marcy Oster June 3, 2019 4:27 am

US will retain some troops in Syria for now to ‘protect Israel’

He also told CBS’ “Face the Nation” that the continued U.S. presence in Iraq would be a bulwark against Iran’s influence in the region.

February 3, 2019 2:01 pm

New Yorker wins Israeli honor for helping Syrian refugees

Georgette Bennett, whose family fled Hungary, oversaw the transfer of $120 million in aid relief through Israel to its northeastern neighbors.

January 18, 2019 6:51 am

Israel accused of airstrike on Hezbollah weapons cache in Syria

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 30, 2018 10:30 am

Russia will send air defense systems to Syria following downing of aircraft blamed on Israel

September 26, 2018 4:46 pm

This leading Republican congressman backs Netanyahu’s stand to kick Iran out of Syria

By Ron Kampeas July 25, 2018 5:33 pm

Israel fires interceptors at Syrian missiles that appeared to be targeting the north

July 23, 2018 9:55 am

Syrian refugees approach Israeli border waving white flags

July 17, 2018 9:24 am

Understanding the Syria moment at the Trump-Putin news conference

By Ron Kampeas July 16, 2018 5:28 pm

4 highlights from Benjamin Netanyahu’s whirlwind trip to Russia

By Marcy Oster July 12, 2018 12:18 pm

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