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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Damascus, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
US Removes Syria From Terror-Supporting States List, Signaling Policy Shift
The US has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list after congressional review, signaling a major policy shift that may ease sanctions and improve US-Syria relations amid bro…
Druze Residents of As-Suwayda Rally in Support of Israel Amid Syrian Airstrikes
Druze leaders in As-Suwayda, Syria, held a convoy rally supporting Israel after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian bases, recalling past Israeli protection against Damascus's regime.
Turkey Views Israeli Strike in Northern Syria as Warning Against Its Military Presence
Turkey views Israel's recent strike on a Syrian base near its border as a warning against expanding Turkish military presence in Syria, signaling broader regional tensions. Ankara…
Syrian Resident Warns Al-Julani Plans October 7 Attack on Israel Amid Israeli Skepticism
A Syrian source warned that Al-Julani's Islamist regime plans an attack on Israel on October 7, while Israeli officials remain skeptical of Damascus' peace overtures and maintain…
Syria Explores Steps to Ease Tensions with Israel Amid Recent Strikes
Syria is engaging in diplomatic talks to reduce tensions with Israel after recent airstrikes, with Mossad chief meeting Syrian officials and hopes for a security agreement resumin…
Syria Explores Options to Prevent Escalation with Israel Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Syria is seeking to prevent further escalation with Israel following recent Israeli airstrikes and rising tensions involving Turkey. Syrian officials express a desire for stabilit…
Mossad Chief Meets Syrian Foreign Minister in Rare Security Dialogue to Ease Tensions
Mossad Chief Ronen Gofman met with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad to ease tensions following an Israeli airstrike in Syria, agreeing to continue security talks.
Al-Qaeda Leader Al-Julani Targets Syrian Druze Amid Rising Israel-Syria Tensions
As Israel-Syria tensions rise, Al-Qaeda leader al-Julani has resumed targeting the Druze community in southern Syria, blocking students from exams and threatening their education…
Senior Israeli Intelligence Official Warns of Turkish Military Buildup Near Israel
A senior Israeli intelligence official warned that Turkey's expanding military presence in Syria could lead to Turkish tanks in the Golan and naval forces near Israel. Turkey's gr…
Israel and Turkey Face Shared Threat in Syria Amid Rising Military Tensions
Israel's recent airstrikes in Syria expose tensions with Turkey over military presence, with Washington skeptical of Israeli intelligence. Israel fears Turkey's growing influence…
Israel Warns Syria Before Striking Abu al-Duhur Airport Over Turkish Radar Threats
Israel warned Syria before striking the Abu al-Duhur airbase to prevent Turkish radar systems from threatening Israeli jets. The strike was recommended multiple times by the Israe…
Trump Envoy to Turkey Faces Backlash Over Syria Stance and Golan Comments
Tom Barrack, Trump's envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey, faces calls for resignation from Trump's allies over his support for Turkey and controversial comments on the Golan H…
Katz Criticizes Trump Envoy Over Syria Attack; Dolgopyat Wins European Championship
Israeli Finance Minister Betzalel Katz criticized the U.S. Middle East envoy for contradicting Trump regarding a Syrian strike, while Artem Dolgopyat won his third European champi…
Retired US Colonel Reveals Advising Trump to Remove Nuclear Weapons from Turkey
Retired US Colonel Douglas MacGregor revealed he advised Trump to remove US nuclear weapons from Turkey due to risks of seizure. He highlighted Turkey's fragile NATO position and…
Turkey Criticizes Netanyahu After Israeli Strike in Syria, Avoids Immediate Military Response
After an Israeli strike in Syria, Turkey criticized Netanyahu and avoided immediate military retaliation, while the U.S. pushed for regional coordination to prevent escalation. Th…
Syria Condemns Israeli Drone Strike Near Beit Jinn as Sovereignty Violation
Syria condemned an Israeli drone strike near Beit Jinn, calling it a violation of sovereignty and international law after a civilian vehicle was targeted.
Israeli Defense Minister Katz Details Preceding Warnings Before Syria Airstrike
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed that the IDF warned Syria before conducting a successful airstrike on Abu al-Duhur airbase due to Turkish threats. Katz denied politi…
IDF Strikes Terrorist Near Golan Demilitarized Zone in Southern Syria
The IDF struck a terrorist near the Golan Heights demilitarized zone in southern Syria on August 22, 2026, targeting an imminent threat to Israeli forces. The airstrike hit a ligh…
Syrian Official Reveals Surprise Over Israeli Strike on Abu al-Duhur Base Amid Turkish Presence Claims
Ahead of Israel's August 18, 2026 strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur base, Syrian and Israeli officials held talks amid Israeli concerns over Turkish military presence. Damascus denie…
Netanyahu Condemns Erdogan as Anti-Semitic Tyrant, Vows Strong Action Against Turkey
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned Turkish President Erdogan as an anti-Semitic tyrant and vowed strong action against Turkey following Israeli airstrikes in Syria aimed a…
Friend of Fallen Israeli Soldier Yehuda Katz Recalls Lebanon Battle After 44 Years
Rabbi Yosef Yaguda, a friend and fellow soldier of Yehuda Katz, recalls the intense 1982 Lebanon War battle where Katz was killed. Katz was repatriated to Israel after 44 years, c…
Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase to Block Turkish Military Build-Up, Warns US
Israel struck a Syrian airbase last week to prevent Turkey from deploying forces there, warning the US of Turkey's intentions. Despite tensions, Israeli officials do not foresee a…
Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase to Block Turkish Military Build-Up, Warns US
Israel struck a Syrian airbase to prevent Turkish military deployment near its border, warning the US of Turkey's intentions. Despite tensions, Israel does not foresee a direct co…
IDF Monitors Renewed Syrian Activity Along Quiet Golan Border Amid Regional Tensions
IDF Reconnaissance Battalion 595 monitors increased Syrian activity near the Golan Heights border amid ongoing regional tensions. While Syria focuses on urban centers, light force…
Kurds Accuse Turkey of Seizing Northern Syria and Eyeing Eastern Border with Iraq
Kurdish sources accuse Turkey of occupying northern Syrian areas and planning to control the eastern border with Iraq, with Turkey exerting influence through military and proxy Sy…
Syrian President's Father Warns Israel Over Golan Heights, Vows Return
Hussein al-Shara, father of Syria's president, accused Israel of decades-long aggression and vowed to reclaim the Golan Heights, warning of Syrian military mobilization despite cu…
Israeli Airstrike in Syria Escalates Military Tensions with Turkey
An Israeli airstrike on a Syrian airbase without prior coordination has heightened military tensions with Turkey, which views the attack as a challenge to its influence in Syria a…
Turkey Rejects Netanyahu’s Trap Claims After Israeli Strike in Syria
Turkey condemned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu after an Israeli strike on a Syrian military airport, denying Turkish military presence and vowing to protect Syria's sovereignty…
Lebanon Extradites Former Syrian Officer to Damascus Amid Rising Security Cooperation
Lebanon has extradited a former senior Syrian army officer to Damascus, marking a new phase in security cooperation between the two countries. This move is part of Syria's efforts…
Former IDF POW Chief Reports New Developments in Ron Arad Case, Details Return of Yehuda Katz's Remains
Avi Kalo, former head of the IDF POW and Missing Persons Department, announced new developments in the Ron Arad case, shifting focus to Lebanon. He detailed the decade-long effort…
Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase Amid Rising Turkish Influence in Post-Assad Syria
Israel struck the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northern Syria to disrupt Turkey's growing military role in rebuilding Syria's armed forces, aiming to limit Syrian military capabilities…
Syria Denies Turkish Military Presence After Israeli Airstrike on Abu al-Duhur Base
Syria denied any Turkish military presence at the Abu al-Duhur airbase targeted by an Israeli airstrike, calling the base mostly empty and under reconstruction. The strike followe…
Trump Avoids Condemning Israeli Airstrike in Syria, Cites Briefing Needs
President Trump declined to clearly condemn an Israeli airstrike in Syria, citing a need for briefing, while U.S. officials confirmed Israel's intelligence on Turkish weapons depl…
US Envoy Tom Barrack Strains Israel-Turkey Ties Amid Syrian Conflict Concerns
Israeli officials express concern over US envoy Tom Barrack's pro-Turkish stance amid tensions following an Israeli strike in Syria. Barrack warns of escalation risks, while Israe…
Netanyahu Issues Stern Warning to Turkey Over Military Presence in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Turkey against expanding its military presence in Syria, stressing Israel will not tolerate threats on its northern border. This follows a…
Mossad Chief Warns Syrian Foreign Minister About Turkish Military Presence Before Israeli Airstrike
Mossad Chief Ronen Gutfman warned Syria's Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaybani about Turkey's growing military presence in Syria days before Israel's airstrike on a Syrian base. The…
Yair Golan Criticizes Netanyahu Over Risky Israeli Airstrike in Syria Near Turkish Border
Yair Golan condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu for the recent Israeli airstrike on a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border, calling it a dangerous political move risking conflict…
IDF Chief Visits Syria, Warns Against Hostile Forces Near Israeli Borders After Airstrike
Following an Israeli airstrike on a Syrian base hosting Turkish forces, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir visited Syria, warning against hostile forces near Israel's borders. The strike target…
Israel’s Strike in Syria Sends Strategic Warning to Erdogan Over Turkish Expansion
Israel’s airstrike on a Syrian base aimed to block Turkish military expansion amid Syria’s weakened regime. The strike signals Israel’s intent to prevent Turkey from gaining a foo…
Former Al-Qaeda Leader Abu Muhammad Al-Julani Controls Syria Amid Discovery of Nuclear Material
Former Al-Qaeda leader Abu Muhammad Al-Julani now controls Syria, where several tons of nuclear material were recently discovered. The IAEA confirmed the material’s presence at a…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Sparks Outrage with Execution Chamber Plans, Tarnishing Israel's Moral Standing
Itamar Ben-Gvir has announced plans to build an execution chamber with gallows and spectator stands in Israel, provoking criticism that this damages the country's moral and intern…
Israel Strikes Syrian Base to Counter Erdogan, Sparking US and Turkish Anger
Israel conducted an airstrike on a Syrian base to limit Turkish influence, angering Turkey and the US. The US fears escalation and is working to prevent a broader conflict among I…
Israeli Airstrike Severely Damages Runways at Syrian Abu al-Duhur Airport, Damascus Appeals to UN
Syria condemned an Israeli airstrike that heavily damaged all four runways at Abu al-Duhur airport, prompting Damascus to appeal to the UN. The strike, the third of its kind, occu…
IDF and Intelligence Agencies Recover Remains of Missing Soldier After 44 Years
After 44 years, the IDF and Israeli intelligence agencies recovered the remains of Staff Sergeant Yehuda Katz, missing since the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yaakov in Lebanon. This clos…
Syria Officially Confirms Possession of Nuclear Material Amid Rising Tensions with Israel
Syria's Foreign Minister officially confirms possession of nuclear material, asserting peaceful use and secure storage under IAEA oversight. This follows an alleged Israeli airstr…
Syria Reverses Decision, Declares Right to Retain Nuclear Material for Peaceful Use
Syria has retracted its earlier agreement to remove nuclear material from a secret site, asserting its right to retain it for peaceful uses under IAEA supervision. This reversal f…
Syrian Soldiers Chant Calls to Kill Jews During Damascus Military Parade
At a military parade in Damascus attended by Syria's Defense Minister, soldiers linked to Abu Muhammad al-Julani called for killing Jews, chanting violent slogans.
US and Syria Respond to Alleged Israeli Airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Airbase
Syria accused Israel of conducting eight airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur Airbase, causing infrastructure damage but no casualties. The US condemned the strikes as unnecessary escal…
