Israel and syria

Syria strongly condemns escalating IDF incursions in Quneitra, Daraa, demand pullout from Golan

Syria has “called on the international community to assume its responsibilities, put an end to the violations, and force Israel to comply with international law..."

Israeli soldiers seen at an IDF post on the Syrian side of the border with Israel, September 24, 2026.
A man rides a motorbike in the town of Abu al-Duhur, Syria, August 18, 2026

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

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


Syria accuses Israel of new strikes while IDF orders bomb shelters opened

The army also said it raised preparedness of “troops for an attack” and deployed air defenses in the north of the country.

An Israeli air force F-15 fighter jet flies during an exhibition as part of the graduation ceremony of air force pilots at Hatzerim air base in southern Israel

Analysis: Who could have been behind the massive explosion in Syria?

Whodunit? Massive explosion in Syria’s Hama leads to many theories as Syrian regime blame shifts between Israel and US.

Free Syrian Army fighters launch a Grad rocket from Halfaya town in Hama province, towards forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar Assad stationed in Zein al-Abidin mountain, Syria September 4, 2016.

Russian envoy plays down tensions with Israel over Syria strikes

Russia has said it might provide Syria with the S-300 missile defense system, which could clip the wings of Israel's air force.

An S-300 air defense missile system launches a missile during the International Army Games 2017 outside Astrakhan, Russia August 5, 2017

Syrian commander blames Israel, U.S. for air defense false alarm

The official attributed the malfunction to "a joint electronic attack" by Israel and the United States targeting the Syrian radar system.

A pair of US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over northern Iraq after conducting airstrikes in Syria

Nagel: Attack on Syria says there are limits to what will be tolerated

Israel will not tolerate a permanent Iranian military presence in Syria, said the former National Security Council head.

The destroyed Scientific Research Centre is seen in Damascus, Syria April 14, 2018.

Palestinians and Syria

We recognize that Palestinians are split over the civil war in Syria.

Palestinian protesters carry tires to burn them during clashes with Israeli troops at Israel-Gaza border, in the southern Gaza Strip April 5, 2018.

Russian supply of S-300 systems to Syria major threat to IAF

Since the Russians entered the bloody conflict in 2015, the Syrian regime has become more brazen in its responses to Israeli strikes.

IAF jets

Former Defense Minister on West’s operation in Syria: No need to panic

The Syrians, Iranians and Hezbollah are all threatening Israel, but “those who threaten to act or act against us will immediately feel the use of our long arm.”

Moshe Yaalon

Senior Minister tells Arab List Leader: Don’t talk to me, Assad supporter

“I am with Syria against the American attack,” Hadash leader Ayman Odeh wrote on his Facebook.

People protest the recent air strikes in Syria in front of the defunct US consulate in Haifa

For Israel, not much changes after attack

Not tolerating chemical weapons is an important statement, but from Israel’s position does not go far enough.

A British fighter jet takes off from an RAF base in Cyrpus to strike Syria