Syrian Civil War

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As Hezbollah’s power rises, Israel steps up warnings
Yaakov Lappin26.10.2018
Israel has also sought to prevent the outbreak of a third Lebanon war for as long as possible. Hezbollah, for its own reasons, seems to share that goal; still, that has not stopped it from ambitiously preparing for future conflict.
An Israeli army vehicle drives near a new concrete wall on the border between Israel and Lebanon near Rosh Hanikra in northern Israel on Sept. 5, 2018. Photo by Basel Awidat/Flash90.
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Israel keeps wary eye on Iranian entrenchment as Syrian border-crossing reopens
Yaakov LappinInvestigative Project on Terrorism24.10.2018
As long as Iran remains committed to using Syria this way, Israel will feel compelled to defend itself. The result is a region that is never far from a potential escalation.
An aerial photo released by the Israeli Defense Forces on May 11, 2018, showing Iranian intelligence sites in Syria. (IDF Spokesperson)
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Friend or foe? Russia and Israel grapple with geostrategic interests in Mideast
Sean Savage12.10.2018
While the Russian transfer of S-300 surface-to-air defense system to Syria will complicate U.S. and Israeli operations in Syria, it is not a game-changer, but instead more of a political statement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow on May 9, 2018. Photo by Amos Ben Gershom/GPO.
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Israel and US blast Russia over S-300 transfer to Syria
24.09.2018
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian President Vladimir Putin that “providing advanced weapons systems to irresponsible actors will magnify dangers in the region.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow on May 9, 2018. Photo by Amos Ben Gershom/GPO.
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After caring for thousands of wounded Syrians, including kids, IDF closes aid unit
Lilach ShovalIsrael Hayom14.09.2018
With the return of the Bashar Assad regime to the Golan Heights border, the Israeli military shuts down the “Good Neighbor” campaign after two years of operations.
View of a camp of Syrian refugees near the Syrian-Israeli border, as seen from the Israeli side of the border on July 2, 2018. Photo by Flash90.
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Israel strikes airbase near Damascus, Arab media reports
Israel Hayom02.09.2018
Reports say Israeli airstrike caused five explosions and an unknown number of casualties at Mezzeh airbase near the Syrian capital.
An Israeli jet flying during an Israeli airshow. Credit: Flash90.
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Leading Syrian chemical-weapons and Iran missile developer killed in bombing
05.08.2018
Initial reports indicate that Aziz Azbar’s car was blown up after a passerby affixed a bomb to the vehicle.
Aziz Azbar
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IDF officially shuts down Syrian field hospital
03.08.2018
The IDF announced that it was shutting down the field clinic it used to treat thousands of Syrians injured in the country’s seven-year civil war.
Mazor Ladach field hospital in Syria. Source: IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
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Israel Air Force strikes and kills seven Islamic State terrorists who infiltrated Syrian border
02.08.2018
The strike on the Islamic State terrorists comes amid a large-scale drill being held by the IDF’s Northern Commander to test its military preparedness.
File photo: Two Israeli F-35 “Adir” jets fly in formation. Credit: U.S. Air Force/1st Lt. Erik D. Anthony.
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Israel Hayom
Yoav Limor02.08.2018
Hezbollah likely to replace ISIS north of Israel
As the Syrian civil war draws to a close, it is clear that Iran plans to use Hezbollah to do its bidding there.
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‘Operation Doctor’s Appt.’ brings Syrian mothers, kids to Israel in middle of night
12.07.2018
Israel has treated thousands of Syrians who have been injured in the seven-year Syrian civil war, as well as many people who have lost access to urgent medical care due to the fighting.
Jason Greenblatt, U.S. Special Representative for International Negotiations, toured Ziv Hospital in Tzfat and Jalame Crossing on Aug. 29, 2017, observing Israeli care for Arab families. Photo by David Azagury/U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv.
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Fiamma Nirenstein09.07.2018
Syrians flee towards hospitals of the ‘enemy’
Tens of thousands of refugees pile up along the Golden Heights, and Israel opens its doors (with caution) to take care of the wounded.
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IDF hits Syrian position after mortar fire in buffer zone
06.07.2018
The safe zone between Israel and Syria has turned into a de facto refuge for residents of southern Syria, who have escaped in the tens of thousands from the Daraa region under attack in recent weeks.
View of a camp of Syrian refugees near the Syrian-Israeli border, as seen from the Israeli side of the border on July 2, 2018. Photo by Flash90.
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IDF grants entry to two Syrian adults and four new orphans in wake of Assad attacks
01.07.2018
The six were injured in a renewed offensive against anti-regime forces in the southwestern Daraa region and were allowed entry to Israel after local leaders made contact with the Jewish state to ask for help.
Israel Defense Forces soldiers providing emergency medical care to young Syrians injured in attacks by Syrian President Bashar Assad on rebel-held towns near Daraa, prior to evacuating them to Israel. Source: IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
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Hezbollah declares ‘victory’ in southern Syria amid ceasefire reports
29.06.2018
Syria government forces, backed by Russian airstrikes, as well as Iranian and Hezbollah forces, have been waging a campaign to regain rebel-held territory in the provinces of Daraa, Quneitra and parts of Sweida.
Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah, makes a rare public appearance in a suburb of Beirut in July 2008. Credit: Ferran Queved/Flash90.
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