Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli on Syria:
Anyone who has taken three undergraduate classes on jihad movements knows that Jolani is the next enemy of Israel - with two seaports and a superpower behind him.
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Chikli Warns Syria Is Next War
Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli on Syria:
Syria is Gaza on steroids, and that is the next war, with absolute certainty.
There is no avoiding it.
Chikli Warns Syria Is Next War
Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli on Syria:
Syria is Gaza on steroids, and that is the next war, with absolute certainty.
There is no avoiding it.
Katz Vows No Withdrawal From Zones
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:
We will not withdraw - not from Lebanon, not from Syria, and not from Gaza-from the security zones.
This is our policy, and we will continue it.
We are up here, they are down there. Residents are outside, soldiers are inside, and the houses are destroyed.
Russia Secures Syria Base Deal
Russia believes it reached a deal with the Syrian government securing continued operation of its Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base going forward, Bloomberg reports.
Syria Rejects Colombia Golan Recognition
Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights is contrary to international law and UN resolutions, Syria's Foreign Ministry said, calling the territory an inseparable part of Syria.
Israelis Cross Into Syria at Hermon
Israeli military:
"Overnight (Tuesday), three Israeli civilians arrived at the Mount Hermon area and crossed the border into Syrian territory. IDF soldiers were dispatched to the area to locate them and returned them to Israeli territory.
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Israeli military:
"Overnight (Tuesday), three Israeli civilians arrived at the Mount Hermon area and crossed the border into Syrian territory. IDF soldiers were dispatched to the area to locate them and returned them to Israeli territory.
The detained civilians were transferred to the Israel Police for further handling.
The IDF strongly condemns such incidents, which constitute an additional incident that disturbs the soldiers’ operational activity in the area and puts them in danger.
The law enforcement authorities are required to bring those involved to justice and to prevent those individuals from repeatedly engaging in this incident, which constitutes a criminal offense."
Syria Rebuilds Air Force, Israel Monitors
SYRIA: At least 2 Syrian Su 22M3/M4 fighter bombers were reportedly conducting training flights across several northern provinces today.
Israel security source: the Israeli defense establishment is monitoring an accelerated effort to rebuild the Syrian Air Force.
IAEA to Remove Nuclear Material From Syria
Nuclear material held at a secret site in Syria will soon be removed by the IAEA, reports say.
Trump: Iran Should Pay for Regional Damages
Trump:
Also, with respect to the Iran negotiations, Iran should be responsible for the damages and death caused to the people of Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza!
Syria Rebuilds Air Force, Holds Drill
A year and eight months after the IDF declared the Syrian air force destroyed, Israeli defense officials say Syria has significantly accelerated its rebuilding in recent weeks.
In the past day, Syria carried out its first exercise of its k...
A year and eight months after the IDF declared the Syrian air force destroyed, Israeli defense officials say Syria has significantly accelerated its rebuilding in recent weeks.
In the past day, Syria carried out its first exercise of its kind using fighter jets in the north of the country.
Under a-Sharaa, Syria is receiving support from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Russia, France and other states in the region. Despite talk of a future security agreement with Israel, defense officials are tracking developments that could harm Israeli freedom of action over Syrian skies.
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Syrian Group Claims Attack on IDF Base
A Syrian group calling itself the "Islamic Resistance in Syria – Uli al-Bass" claims it fired drones and rockets this evening at an IDF base in the Yarmouk Basin in Syria. The base, Al-Jazeera, sits near the village of Mariyah in the tri-border area. The group says the attack was a response to "enemy violations." The claim spread mainly through Hezbollah-linked accounts and Assad loyalists. Claims are unverified.
Kurdish Autonomy in Syria Set to End
The Kurdish autonomous administration in northeastern Syria is expected to be dissolved within the coming week, with the SDF folded into the Syrian army, senior Kurdish commander Sippan Hamo said. Hamo, now Deputy Defense Minister, said "the role of the SDF is over."
Syria Takes Over Hmeimim Airport
Syria's Civil Aviation Authority has taken over the Hmeimim international airport in Latakia from Russia, saying work has begun to prepare it for flights.
The handover follows a Syria-Russia deal on the fate of Russian bases, under which civilian infrastructure passes to Damascus while military facilities become joint training centers.
Car Bomb Blast Kills Two in Jaramana
Two people were killed and 13 wounded in a car bomb blast in Jaramana, the Druze area outside Damascus, Syria.
Car Bomb Explodes in Jaramana, Syria
Car bomb explosion near the Al-Rawdah junction in Jaramana, Syria.
Car Bomb Detonates in Jaramana, Damascus
A car bomb detonated in Jaramana, in the outskirts of Damascus, Syria.
Several casualties reported.
Erdogan Eyes Kurdish Arena Overhaul
Erdogan is working to reshape the Kurdish arena across Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. His party this week put forward a bill to dismantle the Kurdish underground in return for partial amnesty for some of its members.
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Turkey Condemns Israeli Attacks on Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan:
Israel's attacks targeting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity are one of the most serious threats to the country's stability.
The international community must demonstrate a stronger response in the face of Israel's occupying mentality.
It must apply the necessary pressure to ensure compliance with the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement and respect for Syria's sovereignty.
Syria's Al-Shara Opposes Solo Lebanon Role
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara opposes sending Syrian forces into Lebanon alone, telling the Qatari-owned Lebanese paper Al-Modun that any presence there must involve several Arab states under regional and international oversight.
He is also seeking talks with Hezbollah on disarmament, aiming to fold the group into the Lebanese army.
Iran President Claims Foiled Takeover
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:
They had planned to take over Iran within 48 hours, just as they did Syria.
Despite all the hardships and challenges, today Iran is spoken of as a powerful country with great dignity and honor.
Syria Declares Military Alert
Syria's army has declared a military alert, no reason given, sources tell Al Arabiya. Pro-Iranian media report a major mobilization near the Iraq border.
Syria Cuts Russian Oil for Sanctions Relief
Damascus has agreed to sharply cut Russian oil imports as part of talks with Washington over lifting the last major U.S. sanctions on Syria, per Reuters.
Lebanon Army Seizes Grad Rockets From Syria
The Lebanese army seized a cache of 122mm Grad rockets smuggled in from Syria. Two members of the smuggling network were arrested.
Hezbollah Chief Qassem on Syria Ties
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem: "A stable Syria supports Lebanon, just as a stable Lebanon supports Syria."
Qassem said a public meeting between Hezbollah and Syria's leadership faces no obstacle and can be held when both sides see fit. He also credited the "memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the United States" as the path to an IDF withdrawal from Lebanon.