Syria, Israel and Lebanon

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Syria despite nearing truce in Lebanon
Gaza Israeli warplanes struck areas in Syria near the border with Lebanon overnight, ahead of a ceasefire expected to be announced between Israel and Hezbollah. However, observers said it was unlikely any truce would also extend to Israeli attacks targeting the group elsewhere in the region.
Israeli Strike in Syria Injures Two, Damages Bridges, State Media Says
CAIRO (Reuters) - Blasts were heard in Qusayr town in the southern region of Syria's Homs province, the state news agency reported on Monday, adding that the nature of the blasts was being investigated.
Syria State TV Says Israel Struck Bridges Near Border With Lebanon
Syrian state television reported Israeli strikes on several bridges in the Qusayr region near the Lebanese border on Monday, with the defence ministry reporting two civilians injured in the attacks.
Strike on Historic Palmyra Kills 36, Syria Blames Israel
It is unclear whether Palmyra's ancient ruins, already damaged by the Islamic State group in 2015, suffered additional harm.
Syria's state-run media say 36 people have been killed in a strike on the town of Palmyra blamed on Israel
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria's state-run media say 36 people have been killed in a strike on the town of Palmyra blamed on Israel.
Israeli strikes cause damage to bridges in Syria's Homs province, state media says
(Reuters) -Syrian state media reported damage to several bridges in the Qusayr countryside of Homs province, attributing it to an Israeli attack on Monday. Earlier, blasts were heard in and around Qusayr,
Why Has Israel Increased Its Attacks On Syria?
Last week Israel launched its deadliest strikes on Iran-backed groups in Syria, killing more than 100 fighters in the latest ...
'I live in UK town compared to North Korea and Syria - it has one amazing benefit'
Skegness in Lincolnshire is a popular holiday destination for Brits, but it was once named among the worst places to visit in ...
Middle East Institute4d
Don't leave Syria. The mission is far from over.
To abandon the Syria mission now would bring no meaningful benefit to the US, but it would swiftly and significantly empower ...
America's allies in Syria hope they can sway Trump's decisions about US troops there
US troops have been in Syria since 2015 to counter ISIS. But President Trump's return adds new uncertainty to the highly ...
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Oldest known alphabet discovered in Syria
Discover Syria's 2400 BCE alphabet, the oldest known alphabetic writing, reshaping the history of the alphabet's origins.
Jordan Army Says It Thwarts Border Infiltration Across Syria, One Killed
AMMAN (Reuters) - The Jordanian army said on Sunday it had killed one person and arrested six others who tried to cross the border from Syria. Officials say there has been a spike in such attempts in ...
The Media Line4d
Expert Tells TML: Syria’s Parliament Purge Reflects Efforts To Curb Iranian Influence
Ayham Griekos had ties to another of the president’s cousins, Imad Assad, who is known for his connections with Iran. Since ...
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Tulsi Gabbard faces ‘a lot of questions’ in the Senate about Syria visit, Republican lawmaker says
A Republican lawmaker has said that the Senate Intelligence Committee has “a lot of questions” for Tulsi Gabbard about a visit to Syria where she met with President Bashar al-Assad. Senator James ...