Syria

Syrian media report that the IDF is transferring advanced military equipment to Jabal al-Druze in southern Syria to establish a new intelligence and surveillance base. The claims remain unverified by official sources.

A Syrian military delegation held talks in Saudi Arabia to arrange the deployment of up to 10,000 fighters against the Houthis, according to intelligence sources.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned against a potential military clash with Turkey, revealing that Israel has actively blocked Turkish military expansion in Syria.

Kurdish politicians have warned Israel that their fragile understanding with Ahmed al-Sharaa's government in Syria is unraveling amid rising Islamist influence and systemic antisemitism.

Qatar and Lebanon are preparing a memorandum of understanding for an electricity and gas supply project to be executed by the Qatari company UCC via Syria.

Syrian authorities announced the arrest of Ali Kayali, a key figure from the ousted Assad regime and the prime suspect in the 2013 Baniyas massacre, as he attempted to flee the country.

Syrian parliamentarians are seeking to repeal a 1980 law criminalizing the Muslim Brotherhood with the death penalty. The move tests transitional leader al-Julani as the movement attempts to return to political life.

The IDF eliminated an operative on the Syrian-Lebanese border directing Iranian-backed explosive drone and rocket attacks against Israeli troops, following recent border breaches.

The IDF struck an Iranian-directed operative near the Syria-Lebanon border on Friday. Meanwhile, Lebanese security forces seized 500 kg of explosives from Hezbollah operatives.

Syria's administration is reportedly considering providing military aid or deploying troops to Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi attacks, according to US and Syrian sources.

Residents of As-Suwayda in southern Syria held a solidarity rally with Israel, flying Israeli and Druze flags and displaying portraits of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

An armed terrorist attempting to infiltrate an IDF outpost in southern Syria was shot and killed by Israeli forces overnight. No IDF casualties were reported.

Syrian security forces arrested a Hezbollah cell in southwest Syria near the Israeli border attempting to deploy rocket launchers, amid ongoing efforts to curb the group's activities.

IDF 228th Brigade forces completed a three-month mission in the forward security zone in Syria, destroying weapons caches and preventing border threats.

The Syrian Defense Ministry launched a probe into an early morning ammunition depot blast in rural Aleppo, confirming no casualties and only material damage.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is diverting state resources into an aggressive military buildup, raising alarms in the IDF. Intelligence indicates he plans to target Hezbollah and Iranian militias, posing a future threat to Israel.

The new academic year opened across neighboring Arab states amid regional tensions and conflict. In Lebanon, schools in the south face severe disruptions and structural damage as IDF operations continue, while Syria and Gulf nations implement new administrative and digital measures.

Protests erupted across Syria after the government raised fuel prices by up to 40 percent, citing temporary adjustments due to global supply costs and refinery maintenance.

Turkey and Syria's foreign ministers harshly criticized Israeli policy in Syria during a joint press conference, accusing Jerusalem of fueling regional instability and hindering Damascus.

Nine inmates died and 17 were injured during a major fire at the central prison in Kobani, northern Syria, which broke out amid a prison riot and local tribal tensions.

Where Iran tries to use collaborators, Israel has found partners — and just across the border, a surprising construction boom is taking place, stemming from the desire of tens of thousands of Druze to acquire a shelter for times of danger. "We want to understand what about you, are you here forever?", explains a Druze from southern Syria about what needs to happen for them to express unequivocal...

The relationship between the Syrian leader al-Julani and the Druze residents in As-Suwayda remains tense. Community members are now demanding that final exams be held within their region rather than near Damascus.

The 210th Division completed extensive exercises in the Golan Heights and on the Syrian border to enhance operational readiness for sudden and complex events.

Despite the failure to reach an agreement with Damascus, communication channels remain open. At the same time, Israel identifies a decrease in settler violence and an increase in enforcement: "We definitely see the damage caused as a result of this"

Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot claimed he could not reach the Prime Minister for two hours after an F-16 was downed by Syrian fire. A military source with access to the protocols states that Benjamin Netanyahu was updated immediately and approved the retaliatory strike, which was launched within 20 minutes.

18 years after the secret operation that shook the regime in Damascus, Israel admits for the first time that it was behind the elimination of General Muhammad Suleiman in the resort town of Tartus. Suleiman, a confidant of Bashar al-Assad, managed the nuclear reactor project with North Korea and served as a conduit for transferring game-changing weapons from Tehran to Hezbollah. The naval commando...

At the "Time of Decision: Democracy and Society" conference organized by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with the Israel Democracy Institute, the chairman of the Yashar! party recounted that when he served as Chief of Staff in 2018, after Air Force pilots abandoned a downed aircraft, he could not reach the Prime Minister for two hours and decided on his own to carry out strikes in...

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports that during a visit to a secret site, which Syria disclosed only in July, 73 tons of natural uranium were located, mostly in the form of fuel rods. The IAEA stated it has established control over the material, praised the Al-Sharaa regime for its transparency, and closed the investigation into Damascus.

Alongside the Syrian president's attempts to be accepted by the leaders of the modern world, he continues to arm himself in every way. The man who turned almost overnight from a leader of an Al-Qaeda branch into a leader of a Middle Eastern state continues to raise doubts about his intentions. In Israel, they are trying to decipher where the neighbor from the Syrian border is heading.

The Turkish ambassador to Syria has added the title of "Special Representative of the Foreign Minister for Syrian Affairs" to his social media profiles. According to Arab media, this indicates an expansion of his role beyond standard diplomatic representation to include political, security, and military oversight.

World press headlines: Many accusations against Israel have flowed from Turkey since October 7, 2023, but the new news is that Israel is plotting to use Kurdish forces in northern Syria to thwart the peace process led by President Ahmad al-Shara; in the Aegean Sea, Greece is establishing a drone base, and Israel may be involved. Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the...

In Lebanon, footage was documented of "a young man risking his life to save people at sea and a child swept away in a flood at a refugee camp," in Syria solar panels "flew away" and trees fell - and here we had a little rain. In the Western Galilee, flooding is still possible; this is the forecast for the beginning of the week.

The President of Syria is on the verge of ending Kurdish autonomy in the northeast of the country and unifying the state under his rule. Simultaneously, the Al-Shara regime continues to strengthen following the US decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Opposition activists warn: "The ideology of Al-Qaeda will be embedded in new generations of believers."

A meeting between the Syrian Foreign Minister and the head of the Mossad, the restoration of full economic cooperation with the United States, and a session with the commander of the Kurdish army in the country. Syria is "firing" in all directions.

About 15 years after the Kurds took advantage of the civil war to establish control in northeastern Syria, the military force that became the main ally of the USA in the fight against ISIS announced its dismantling. The forces will merge into the army they were fighting against just a few months ago. Commander Mazloum Abdi: "The country has entered a new phase of peace and building a new Syria."

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited IDF forces on Mount Hermon and clarified that they will remain in the area as long as there are threats to Israel. Katz addressed the Turkish attempt to establish a foothold in Syria and sent a message to the Syrian president: "We are here to protect our communities and our border."

A CNN article extensively covered the Prime Minister's decision to focus on the Turkish threat, mentioning the campaign billboard where Erdogan is shown alongside the leaders of Iran, Hezbollah, and the Mayor of New York. Netanyahu told Channel 9: 'I do not want to see Turkey moving south.'

At a recently held gathering, the Druze leader emphasized that stability in the Bashan region could serve as the basis for regional stability. According to him, achieving stability will lead to the realization of full sovereign rights and self-determination in the region.

The easing of restrictions on the Al-Shara administration began as early as June 2025, paving the way for the announcement. At the NATO summit a month ago, President Donald Trump delivered a letter to the Syrian president, promising: "We will make your country more prosperous than ever before."

The move, announced earlier this year and subject to Congressional review, is being implemented tonight. This follows Donald Trump resharing a post by the Syrian Foreign Minister, who thanked the American President and his administration for the decision.

Israel struck in Syria to prevent a Turkish foothold and to prevent the deployment of "things that must not be there," according to a senior Israeli official. He further noted that while Jerusalem acts against Damascus on a diplomatic level, it does not hesitate to use military force when necessary: "A policy inspired by the US President, who talks to everyone - and fights everyone."

Against the backdrop of concerns over Ankara's deepening foothold in Syria, the IDF clarifies that no Turkish forces have been identified near the border so far, but they are preparing for explosive devices and continuing to raid villages. At the same time, the army and police are changing their handling of the "Bashan rioters" who cross the border and are diverting forces. A status report from...

World press headlines: Despite the Israeli attack near Turkey, Ankara is not interested in a conflict with Israel; maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly compared to the pre-war period, and shipping companies are still afraid to pass through the area; Jordan is asking China to be more involved in efforts to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian...

The new Syria under the rule of al-Jolani is proving to be far from a country that fell like a ripe fruit into Israel's hands. Recent weeks reveal a Syria that is fighting for its status, positioning, and independent demands, which do not align with Israel's interests.

Incitement, calls for murder, and threats: Ahmad Hassoun, the former Grand Mufti of the Assad regime, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Syria. Ten other senior officials of the ousted president have been put on trial, including the president himself. Lebanon has extradited a former senior military official to Syria — the date for his trial has not yet been set.

Concerns are rising as weapons are transferred to the terrorist organization in Lebanon via the Syrian border, often slipping under the radar. A defense source stated that Hezbollah is exploiting the ceasefire to build up its strength. Israel views this as a primary reason to maintain freedom of action in Syria.

Reports that Benjamin Netanyahu's office vetoed a Turkish foothold near the border are infuriating the establishment in Ankara. A former senior naval officer accuses Israel of systematically dismantling the Assad army and calls for the deployment of game-changing weapons.

Days after the Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase and the spike in tensions between the countries, Barak Ravid reported that Mossad chief Roman Gofman met with Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani in an attempt to prevent further escalation.

As relations between Syria and Israel escalate, the situation for the Druze community in Syria is deteriorating. On Sunday, demonstrators blocked the road connecting Damascus to the Druze region of As-Suwayda, preventing students from reaching their examination centers.

A senior Israeli intelligence source warned that without clear red lines with Ankara, Israel could face Turkish military presence in the Golan Heights and the Mediterranean. Background: Turkey's entrenchment in Syria.