Syria
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Syria, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
US Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End Humanitarian Protections for Haitian and Syrian Migrants
The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump’s administration can end temporary humanitarian protections for legal migrants from Haiti and Syria. The decision could pave the way f…
Israel to Consider Official Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will ask the Israeli government to recognize the Armenian Genocide and condemn denial of it. The proposal comes as tensions with Turkey rise over regi…
Yotam Zimri Says Iran’s Warning Is “Essentially Right,” Citing Past Israeli Withdrawals
On Channel 14’s "The Patriots," Yotam Zimri responded to an Iranian threat over southern Lebanon by saying the Iranians are “essentially” right. He cited past Israeli withdrawals…
Signs Mount of a Potential Jordan Border Crisis as Security Warnings Grow
An Israeli Navy interception near Eilat has heightened concern that Jordan's border could face a new security threat. The report says relations with Amman are at a historic low, w…
Netanyahu and defense chiefs vow to hold positions in Lebanon and warn Iran
At a Bahad 1 officers’ graduation Thursday, Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issued defiant messages on Lebanon, Iran and the war. Netanyahu rejected any withdrawal from southern Lebanon…
Katz Warns Iran Israel Will Respond With Full Force to Any Attack
Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke Thursday at a Bahad 1 officers' graduation and said the IDF will stay in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely. He warned Iran…
Protests and applause greet Netanyahu at officer graduation as he vows to block Iran
At an IDF officers’ graduation ceremony at Bahad 1, Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by boos and cheers as he defended Israel’s military achievements and vowed Iran would not ob…
How Trump’s Iran Policy Reversed from Total War to a Deal
An Israeli-style reconstruction says Donald Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to accepting a June 2026 deal that leaves Tehran richer and more secure. The article traces…
Israel Faces a Deepening Trap in Lebanon Amid Diplomatic Pressure
The article says Israel is trapped in southern Lebanon by U.S.-Iranian diplomacy, while Hezbollah strengthens and international monitoring fails. It warns that pressure for a quic…
Iran Launches Recruitment Drive Offering $1,000 a Month for Hezbollah Volunteers
Iran has launched a public recruitment drive in Tehran to attract volunteers for Hezbollah service in Lebanon, offering about $1,000 a month. Recruits are expected to train with t…
Lebanon's Christians Reject Trump Idea of Using Syria Against Hezbollah
Lebanese Christian leaders have overwhelmingly rejected Donald Trump’s proposal that Syria be used to deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. They say Syria’s 1976 to 2005 occupation left…
Israel Warns Against Replacing Hezbollah With Syrian or Turkish Backers in Lebanon
A Channel 14 political column says Israel is alarmed by talk of Syrian forces entering Lebanon, potentially backed by Turkey and encouraged by Donald Trump’s regional diplomacy. I…
Deniz Undav Becomes Germany’s Surprise Football Hero Amid Political Tensions
Deniz Undav, Germany’s Kurdish-Yezidi heritage striker, has become a national favorite after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. His late-blooming career, Stuttgart succe…
Northern Israeli school principal becomes a prominent pro-Israel voice in the Arab world
Naille Zoubi, a northern Israeli school principal, has become a prominent pro-Israel speaker on Arab media over the past two and a half years. In an interview, he said Iran is the…
IDF Strikes Suspects in South Lebanon After Repeated Threats Near Ali Tahar Ridge
The IDF struck suspects in southern Lebanon after they crossed the security zone in the Ali Tahar ridge area and threatened Israeli troops. The army said this was the third such i…
Two Killed in Israeli Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon as Talks Continue in Washington
Two people were killed on Wednesday in an IDF drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon’s Kfar Rumman area. The attack came as Washington hosted a fifth round of negotiations…
U.S. Says It Killed Senior ISIS Figure in Northwest Syria
U.S. Central Command said it killed senior ISIS operative Ali Hussein al-Aluw in an airstrike in northwest Syria on Wednesday. The strike came amid fresh ISIS threats urging attac…
Eizenkot Blasts Netanyahu Over War Goals and Haredi Draft Deal
Gadi Eizenkot accused the Israeli government of failing in its war goals in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. He also condemned Netanyahu’s reported deal with the ultra-Orthodox and said eq…
Defense Minister Says Israel Will Keep Security Zones in Lebanon and Syria
Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Israel will not withdraw from its security zones in Lebanon and Syria, even if the United States demands it. He said the ar…
Katz Says Israel Will Not Withdraw From South Lebanon, Even Under U.S. Pressure
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, even if the United States demands it. He said 200,000 residents will not return and that Israel w…
Al-Sharaa Rejects Syrian Military Role in Lebanon Despite Trump Hints
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejected any Syrian military role in Lebanon after Donald Trump suggested Damascus could confront Hezbollah. Al-Sharaa said Syria seeks to be part…
At 36, a Haredi singer joins the Hashmonaim Brigade to share the burden
Yohanan Chayit, a 36-year-old Haredi singer from Beit Shemesh, enlisted in the IDF’s new Hashmonaim Brigade after October 7. He completed combat training, served in northern Israe…
U.S.-Iran understanding rattles markets and points to a bigger Israeli defense budget
A new U.S.-Iran understanding is weakening the shekel, nudging up Israel’s risk premium and reinforcing expectations of higher defense spending. The Finance Ministry and Defense M…
Rabbi Rahamim Attia, a Leading Jerusalem Sage, Dies at 95
Rabbi Rahamim Attia, a senior Jerusalem Kabbalist and Syrian Jewish rabbi, died at Shaare Zedek at age 95. His funeral is set for Tuesday night from Porat Yosef Yeshiva to Har HaM…
Reported Israel-Lebanon talks may address Ron Arad remains
Reported Israel-Lebanon talks set to resume today may include a proposal to exchange Lebanese prisoners for Ron Arad’s remains. The story follows an earlier Israeli special forces…
Democrats primary candidates spark controversy over calls for refusal and military mutiny
With the Democrats party primary approaching, candidates are making increasingly extreme public statements. The report highlights calls for military refusal, meetings with figures…
Defense Ministry Says Regional Threats Persist Despite Damage to Iran-Backed Militias
Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram said Israel’s regional enemies have been weakened but remain a threat, especially militias in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen. At a Mini…
Why Qatar and Pakistan Want a Lebanon 'De-Confliction Cell'
Qatar and Pakistan said a new Lebanon de-confliction cell will be set up to support an end to military operations, but details are unclear. Israeli analysts say the mechanism is u…
German Journalist Freed After Five Months in Syrian Detention, Colleague Still Held
German journalist Eva Maria Mickelmann has been released after about five months in Syrian detention and returned to Berlin. Her colleague, Kurdish Turkish journalist Ahmet Polat…
Report: Israel Considers Symbolic Withdrawals in Lebanon Talks
Israel is reportedly considering symbolic withdrawals from southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, under U.S. pressure. Analyst Yoni Ben Menachem warned that Washington may be…
Rescue helicopter evacuates driver after van falls into ditch near Hamat Gader
A commercial vehicle slid into a drainage ditch near Hamat Gader on Monday morning, leaving its driver seriously injured. Firefighters and Unit 669 rescued him from difficult terr…
Ex-Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard's Political Record Tied to a Controversial Guru
The Washington Post reports that Tulsi Gabbard’s political actions were for years guided by Chris Butler, the spiritual leader she called her guru. The story is based on 25,000 do…
Syrian President Rejects Talk of Military Role Against Hezbollah
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria will not fight Hezbollah and rejected any immediate military role in Lebanon. He said any Syrian involvement should come through Lebane…
Mediators Say Iran Talks Made Encouraging Progress, With New Mechanisms for Further Negotiations
Qatar and Pakistan said the first round of U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar made encouraging progress and set up new committees and working groups. The talks came amid tension after Trump…
Syrian President Rejects Trump's Suggestion That Damascus Handle Hezbollah
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejected Donald Trump’s suggestion that Syria should take over the Hezbollah file in Lebanon. He said Damascus will help only peacefully and not b…
Netanyahu, speaking in English, defends Israel’s campaign and warns Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a JNS conference on Sunday in his first public English speech since the memorandum of understanding. He defended Israel’s actions in Lebanon and again…
Al-Jolani Rejects U.S. Proposal to Put Hezbollah Disarmament on Syria
Al-Jolani rejected a U.S. proposal to have Syria handle Hezbollah’s disarmament, saying any Syrian role would be peaceful and not through war. The comments came as Trump renewed t…
Iranian Delegation Walks Out of Nuclear Talks After Trump Threats
Iran’s negotiating team left the first day of talks with the United States after Donald Trump escalated his threats. The walkout came after he warned Iran to stop its regional pro…
Trump Has Not Abandoned Israel, But the Alliance Looks More Conditional
A Hebrew opinion article says J.D. Vance’s comments on U.S. military aid show that the U.S.-Israel alliance is becoming more transactional and conditional. It argues that Trump ha…
Israel sets three conditions for any partial pullback in southern Lebanon
Israel has told the Trump administration that it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon unless three strict conditions are met. Those conditions include pushing Hezbollah north o…
Trump warns Iran to curb Hezbollah or face another U.S. strike
Donald Trump warned that Iran must stop Hezbollah and other proxies in Lebanon or face another U.S. strike. He made the comments as nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran con…
Trump Says Lebanon Understanding Is Only a Ceasefire Extension
Donald Trump said the U.S. understanding with Lebanon is only a 60-day ceasefire extension. He voiced frustration over Israel’s inability to defeat Hezbollah, said he may let Syri…
Trump Says He Is Disappointed Israel Has Not Pushed Back Hezbollah, Hints Syria Could Act
Donald Trump told Fox News he is disappointed Israel has not been able to push Hezbollah back in Lebanon. He said he is considering empowering Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to…
Trump Threatens Iran Over Hormuz, Warns Tehran to Silence Its President
Donald Trump told Fox News the U.S. could seize the Strait of Hormuz and charge shipping fees if Iran acts against it. He also warned Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to “keep…
Israeli Air Force officer reveals details of Hamas strike in Gaza and rapid Syria campaign
An Israeli Air Force planning officer revealed details of the May 13, 2025 killing of Mohammed Sinwar and Mohammed Shabana in a tunnel under Khan Younis’s European Hospital. He al…
Israel Needs a Smarter Lebanon Strategy, Not Another Border Fix
Dan Perry says Israel should stop relying on a southern Lebanon buffer zone and instead pursue a broader diplomatic strategy against Hezbollah. He argues that Israel must emphasiz…
Republican Party Chief in Israel Says Trump Did Not Abandon Israel Over Iran Deal
Mark Zell, chairman of the Republican Party in Israel, said Donald Trump did not abandon Israel in the US-Iran deal. He argued Trump is prioritizing the November midterms, keeping…
Germany Eyes Major Deal With Secretive Israeli Missile Startup After Trump Scrapped Tomahawk Plan
Germany is considering buying long-range cruise missiles from Covenant Technologies, a secretive Israeli startup, as an alternative to U.S. Tomahawks. Berlin wants the missiles by…