20 die in clashes between new regime, Assad loyalists in Syria Aleppo-based activist says pro-Iranian elements behind violence caused the death of security personnel and torched religious sites. Shachar Kleiman Dec. 26, 2024
Chaos in Syria ‘creates opportunities’ against Iranian axis Former intelligence officer tells JNS Assad regime was major Hezbollah weapons supplier • Ex-officers hold contrasting views on Syria. Yaakov Lappin Dec. 2, 2024
Jerusalem monitoring rebels’ advance in Syria, Netanyahu says An Assad regime collapse could threaten Israel's security, intel chiefs caution. Dec. 1, 2024
Syrian Islamist rebels re-enter Aleppo in apparent collapse of regime defenses “Biden’s Iran team is weak and suspect,” wrote Richard Grennell, former U.S. acting director of national intelligence. “Who’s calling the Turkish leaders? Who’s in charge?” Andrew Bernard Nov. 29, 2024
Sixteen said killed in alleged Israeli Syria strike Syrian media reports "significant damage" and "a number" of civilian casualties • Those killed belonged to pro-Iranian militias, according to an opposition war monitor. June 3, 2024
Israeli strikes on Aleppo kill dozens of Syrian soldiers, Hezbollah terrorists The attack targeted Hezbollah weapons depots in Aleppo’s southern suburb of Jibreen, close to the city's international airport. March 29, 2024
Israeli strikes shut down Damascus, Aleppo airports One person was killed and another wounded in the strikes, according to Syrian state media. Oct. 22, 2023
Syria airport strikes said to stop Iranian missile shipment The reported Israeli strikes on airports in Damascus and Aleppo on Oct. 12 prevented 10 tons of anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles reaching the country from Iran, according to Israeli media. Yaakov Lappin Oct. 19, 2023
Iran warns of retaliation for alleged Israeli Syria strike "The criminal practices by the Zionist entity in the region will not remain without retaliation," says Iran's foreign minister in Damascus. Aug. 31, 2023