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Syria maps, Trump and Vance's meeting: What really happened behind Washington's doors - analysis

The most important takeaway from Netanyahu’s Washington trip may not have been any single statement or announcement, but that Israel still needs to persuade the US of its position.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump in the Oval Office in Washington DC.
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) arrives to receive UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the People's Palace in Damascus on July 25, 2026

Sharaa: Syria working to reach security deal with Israel, will not give up on Golan Heights claim

The Israel Ministry of Defense’s National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) clears minefields with the assistance of sappers from 4M Defense Mine Solutions in the northern Golan Heights near the Syrian border, April 28, 2026.

Reporter’s Notebook: The threat along Syrian buffer zone is far from over for Israel

 IDF soldiers operate on Mount Hermon, on the border between Israel and Syria, December 12, 2024

IDF kills PIJ terrorists on Lebanon-Syria border as groups continue trying to smuggle weapons


Syria accuses Israel of 'state terrorism' for alleged airstrikes

Widespread airstrikes which killed 15 people including civilians likely targeted Iranian supply chain of advanced weaponary to Hezbollah.

One target of an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria on July 1, 2019

Syria claims Israel supports 'terrorists' with airstrikes - analysis

Syria’s government is grasping for an explanation after it says it suffered airstrikes.

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

Syria wants to play a role in China’s Belt and Road initiative

“The Silk Road is not a silk road if it does not pass through Syria, Iraq and Iran.”

A map of China's One Belt, One Road initiative

Syria says Israeli planes target military positions in Syria

An Israeli military spokeswoman declined to comment on the report.

Smoke rises following an explosion on the Syrian side near the Quneitra border crossing between the Golan Heights and Syria, August 29, 2014.

All killers are my enemies

If we asked a group of Syrians today about successive Israeli attacks inside Syrian territory, they would likely say that they have merged with the arsenal of other aerial bombardments over Syria.

A Syrian soldier is seen standing in the Nasib border crossing with Jordan in Deraa, Syria July 7, 2018.

One hundred kilometers between war and peace in Syria?

Israel reportedly rejects Russian offer to prevent Iranian-backed forces from operating near the border, prompting many to question whether Jerusalem is demanding too much

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu whispering in a cabinet meeting on July 23, 2018

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.

Reports: Israel warned U.S. of Syria strike, Kremlin says left in the dark

Israel has not made any statement on the strike.

An Israeli air force F15 fighter jet flies during an exhibition as part of a pilot graduation ceremony at the Hatzerim air base, southern Israel June 25, 2009

After a decade Israel admits: We bombed Syria nuclear reactor in 2007

"It was a threat we couldn’t live with."

Before and after aerial picture of the Syrian nuclear reactor site

My Word: Strengths and weaknesses, flights and fights

Israel’s tiny size and the speed with which such incidents take place mean there is very little time to calculate intentions and risks in real-time.

Fragments of a Syrian anti-aircraft missile found in Alonei Abba, about 2 miles (3.2 km) from where the remains of a crashed F-16 Israeli war plane were found, at the village of Alonei Abba, Israel February 10, 2018.