Syria, Israel

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 State TV Says Israel Struck Syria Bridges Near Lebanon Border
Syrian state television reported Israeli strikes on several bridges in the Qusayr region, near the Lebanese border on Monday.
Israeli airstrike hits bridges, border crossing in Syria: State media
An Israeli airstrike has targeted several bridges and a Syria-Lebanon border crossing in central Syria's Homs province, according to Syrian state media reports. The strikes hit Daff, Joubanieh, and Hawz bridges,
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'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,
Tulsi Gabbard faces ‘a lot of questions’ in the Senate about Syria visit, Republican lawmaker says
Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence will be questioned over her 2017 meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar ...
Middle East Institute3d
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.
The Media Line3d
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 ...
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 ...
Greek Reporter4d
Oldest Known Alphabet Unearthed in Ancient City of Syria
BCE clay cylinders with oldest known alphabetic writing were uncovered in Syria, challenging the origins of the alphabet.
Khaleej Times on MSN14h
Syria's 'large quantities' of toxic arms serious concern: Watchdog
The world's chemical watchdog said on Monday that it was "seriously concerned" by large gaps in Syria's declaration about its ...