Syria

Israel’s Syria strategy risks turning Turkey into new Iran - opinion

Israeli security doctrine measures threats by their effect on freedom of aerial movement rather than by their political or legal character.

A Turkish flag waves atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 26, 2016
Abu al-Duhur base is seen following reported Israeli strikes, Syria, August 18, 2026

Turkey denies Israeli claims, says no troops were at Syrian airbase struck by IDF

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new settlement of Doran in the Mount Hebron region of the West Bank, June 16, 2026.

Israel will not tolerate Turkey's 'dangerous adventures' in Syria, Katz warns Erdogan

A military helicopter flies above a Syrian flag during the Syria Summer Family Festival in Damascus, Syria, on August 9, 2026.

Gaza mediators condemn Israeli strikes, Iran seeks to strengthen Iraqi ties


Israel confirms strikes on Syria's Idlib airbase after US envoy condemns attack

A source familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post that Israel recently provided the US with intelligence on attempts by Syria to build up its military capabilities.

Abu al-Duhur base is seen following reported Israeli strikes, Syria, August 18, 2026

Syrian army soldiers filmed chanting death threats against Jews in Damascus

The demonstration came after Israel rejected the Board of Peace's 15-point proposal for Gaza, reiterating that Hamas must first be disarmed.

Syrian Arab Army soldiers pose for a photograph near Aleppo, January 17, 2026; illustrative.

Austin Tice’s fate remains a mystery fourteen years following his disappearance in Syria

The longest-held US journalist in history disappeared near Damascus in 2012, and his family still believes he may be alive and may have been transferred to Iran after the fall of the Assad regime.

 A banner for journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared while reporting in Syria in 2012, hangs outside the National Press Club building in Washington, US, May 2, 2023.

Renewed Moscow-Damascus flights signal revival of ties after Assad's fall - analysis

Syria is expanding its airline network, adding flights from numerous countries over the past year as Damascus seeks to reconnect with the region and Europe.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa shake hands during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 28, 2026.

'People are now happy': Syria emerges from isolation on the road to recovery

With US restrictions easing and economic activity returning, Syria is beginning to look beyond the Assad era

Daily life is gradually returning to parts of Homs as Syria begins to emerge from years of war, with easing US restrictions raising hopes for renewed investment and economic recovery.
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Colombia sees criticism from Arab states after recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

Spanish media have already described the move as a "diplomatic crisis with Arab countries," while Colombian media have reported extensively on the wave of condemnations.

Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella speaks before visiting sites damaged by Monday's earthquake, in Manizales, Colombia, August 11, 2026.

Reservists grow frustrated with chasing civilians over Syrian border, using up time, resources

"It's absurd that we're stopping our lives for this," one reserve soldier serving in the Syria sector said. 

Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Syria in northern Israel, February 28, 2026.

US may model Iran uranium extraction on recent Syrian nuclear operation, Israeli officials assess

Israeli defense officials believe that, despite the slim chances, the White House is seeking to signal to Israel that a similar model could be applied in Iran, subject to an agreement with Tehran.

This undated image released by the US Government shows a Syrian nuclear reactor under construction in Syria.

Israel must ‘trust, but verify’ while expanding regional relations, Middle East expert warns

A Middle East expert gave The Jerusalem Post an optimistic assessment of Israel's diplomatic prospects.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir meets with soldiers in southern Lebanon, July 4, 2026.

Syria says IAEA will announce 'significant progress' on nuclear file

A Syrian official told Reuters that Syria was consulting with the IAEA to fulfill its own obligations and that "there is no Israeli role in this process."

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives to sign the country's constitutional declaration, which will be enforced throughout a five-year transitional period, at the presidential palace in Damascus on March 13, 2025; Illustrative.