Israel orders the military to create a weapon-free zone in southern Syria. Together with the Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu), I have instructed the military to establish a cleared defense zone without weapons and terrorist threats in southern Syria, without a permanent presence from Israel, says Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz.
WorldIsrael orders the military to create a weapon-free zone in southern Syria. Together with the Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu), I have instructed the IDF to establish a cleared defense zone without weapons and terrorist threats in southern Syria, without a permanent presence from Israel, says Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz.
WorldIsrael has attacked sites in Syria where suspected chemical weapons and long-range missiles were stored, according to the country's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.
WorldIsrael has "taken over" a demilitarized zone along the border with Syria, controlled by the UN. The order came from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that a 50-year-old agreement – that no military activities should take place in the area – no longer applies.
WorldIsrael has carried out air raids against Syrian arms depots near the military airbase Mazzeh on the outskirts of the capital Damascus. This is reported by the Syrian Human Rights Observatory (SOHR) in the UK.
World"The Tyrant" Bashar al-Assad has fallen and those who were unjustly detained by his regime have been released. This is the televised message from the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) which has entered the capital Damascus.
ConflictsSyrian regime forces have lost control over another city, southern Daraa.
WorldSyrian regime forces are reported to have retreated from parts of the metropolis Homs as fighting jihadists are advancing. Israel is strengthening border surveillance against Syria and battles are reported from the border against Jordan. Hundreds of thousands are fleeing from the battles.
WorldSyrian regime forces and their allies have "suddenly" withdrawn from eastern Dayr al-Zor (Deir Ezzor) and its surroundings on Friday.
World politicsSyrian regime forces are reported to have retreated from parts of the metropolis Homs as fighting jihadists are advancing. Israel is strengthening border surveillance against Syria and battles are reported from the border against Jordan.
WorldJihadist-led rebel forces continue to advance southward in Syria. They have taken control of another city, Hama, which is confirmed by the Syrian regime's army.
ConflictsSyrian rebels are reported to be surrounding the important city of Hama from three directions – despite the fact that regime forces have launched a counter-offensive against the jihadist group HTS, which has controlled Aleppo since last week. More than 700 people have been killed during the latest escalation.
ConflictsThe death toll continues to rise since the jihadist offensive began in Syria last week. So far, more than 600 people have been killed, including over 100 civilians, according to the Syrian Human Rights Observatory.
WorldRussian and Syrian fighter jets have launched a counterattack in northwestern Syria, where Islamist-led rebel forces are advancing. A total of more than 500 people have now been killed since the offensive began.
ConflictsThe death toll is rising in Syria, where jihadists have seized the country's second-largest city. In three provinces in the northern parts of the country, Russia claims to be helping to push back against the rebels.
ConflictsThe deadly battles in Aleppo and its surroundings are taking place in an area that is strategically important for the neighboring country Turkey. Now the question is how involved President Erdogan is in the rebel groups' offensive in northwestern Syria, according to analyst Aron Lund.
WorldArmed groups have taken themselves into the Syrian metropolis Aleppo and taken control over five districts, reports SOHR. Hundreds of people have been killed since jihadists and other rebel groups have moved towards the war-torn and government-controlled city in recent days.
WorldThe battles between the Syrian army and the extremist movement Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in northwestern Syria continue. Nearly 20 civilians are reported to have been killed in Russian air strikes.
WorldThe number of dead continues to rise after Israel's air strike against the historic Palmyra, report media in Syria. According to the Syrian Human Rights Observatory (SOHR), at least 70 bodies have been found.
WorldAn attack on the city of Palmyra in Syria, known for its historically important ruins, has claimed over 30 fatalities according to the Syrian Defense Ministry. Israel is accused of being responsible for the attack.
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