SYRIA – Five people were on Thursday killed after weapons depot explosions in Idlib province, northern Syria. According to local reports, multiple explosions rocked the arms depot, leaving at least 63 injured. About 15 explosions occurred for unknown reasons at an arms and ammunition depot in the town of Kafriya, located in the northern rural […]
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Southern Syria Conflict have Killed at Least 321 People; Report
SYRIA – The Southern Syria conflict that broke out on Sunday after Bedouin tribal forces clashed with armed Druze factions in Suwayda have claimed at least 321 lives and left over 436 injured according to Syrian Network for Human Rights. The group’s statement said that the casualties, including six children and nine women, occurred since […]
Latest Syria-Israel News: Israel Attacks Syrian Military Base & More
SYRIA – Welcome to a comprehensive coverage of the latest Syria-Israel news. Israel on Thursday morning carried out air strikes at a Syrian military base of the 107th Brigade in Syria’s Latakia province. The latest strike follows a series of air raids conducted Wednesday in which Israeli warplanes targeted military installations in Daraa and Suwayda […]
Comprehensive Review on What is Happening Between Syria and Israel
ISRAEL – There’s growing tensions between Syria and Israel since the clashes broke out late Sunday between the Druze militias and Bedouin tribal fighters in Suwayda, Southern Syria, which left over 30 dead. Israel later struck Suwayda, including a Syrian tank. Syrian forces responded and were deployed in the city and yesterday the Syrian Defense […]
Full Ceasefire in Suwayda, Southern Syria Declared
SYRIA – The Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra have declared a full ceasefire in Suwayda, Southern Syria following negotiations with the local communities. Israel had earlier struck Suwayda city, including a Syrian tank. “To all units operating within Suwayda city, we announce a complete ceasefire following an agreement with the city’s elders and dignitaries,” […]
Israel Strikes Druze-Majority Suwayda in Southern Syria
SYRIA – Local reports say that Israel have struck a Druze-majority governorate of Suwayda in Southern Syria, and also attacked a Syrian tank after it entered Suwayda city. This was also confirmed by Israeli army radio as well as Syrian authorities. On Monday, more than 30 people were killed and nearly 100 others injured in […]
Bedouin and Druze Conflict in Southern Syria Kills Over 30
SYRIA – A Bedouin and Druze conflict in Suwayda southern Syria have left over 30 people dead and over 100 others injured after a clash between armed Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias. Syria’s Interior Ministry expressed deep concern and sorrow over the “bloody developments” that took place between “local armed groups and tribes” in […]
Israel and Russia Hold Closed Door Talks on Iran and Syria; Report
RUSSIA – Israel and Russia hold closed door talks on Iran and Syria after ceasefire in a plan intended to establish new regional arrangements according to a report released on Wednesday. The Israeli state broadcaster KAN said that Tel Aviv has maintained high-level contacts with Moscow in an effort to find a diplomatic solution concerning […]
Golan Heights Targeted by 2 Rockets from Syria; Israel Strikes Back in Response; and More
ISRAEL – Israeli-occupied Golan Heights was on Tuesday targeted by 2 rockets which the public broadcaster KAN stated that were fired from Syria. According to Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth daily, warning sirens were activated in the communities of Haspin and Ramat Magshimim in the southern Golan Heights. “Details are being investigated,” the daily quoted an Israeli […]
Syria’s Al-Arida Border Crossing with Lebanon to Reopen
SYRIA – Syrian authorities announced on Sunday that the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon will reopen on Tuesday. “We kindly inform travelers that the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon will open for passenger movement on Tuesday morning,” Syria’s Land and Sea Ports General Authority said in a statement. The authority added that the decision was […]
Latest Stories from the Middle East: Israeli Airstrikes on Syria Continue Despite Ongoing Indirect Talks and Update on Gaza War
SYRIA – These are the latest stories from the Middle East: Israel carried out airstrikes on Syria targeting northwestern parts in Lattakia and Tartus in what IDF claimed were missile storage facilities. The airstrikes resulted to property damage and one death, according to local media reports. An Israeli military statement said it “targeted components of […]
Sanctions on Syria Lifted by European Union
BELGIUM – The economic sanctions on Syria lifted by the European Council on Wednesday following an agreement made in May. In a press release, the EU council stated that it had lifted all economic restrictive measures on Syria, with the exemption of those based on security grounds. Underlining that the adoption formalized the political decision […]
Latest Israeli Air Strikes in Syria Hit Near Presidential Palace in Damascus
SYRIA – The latest Israeli air strikes in Syria hit near the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus – reported the Israeli Army on Friday. In a statement, Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said that “fighter jets moments ago struck the area adjacent to the palace of (Syrian President) Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa in Damascus.” No immediate […]