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Israel fears Syria's Sharaa is rearming while courting global legitimacy, defense official warns
A senior defense official told Walla that Sharaa’s troops were not currently at a high level of operational readiness, but that he had already held several brigade-level exercises.
After strike on Turkish base in Syria, US urges Israel to show restraint
Israel strike in Syria may push US to broker deal between Jerusalem and Damascus - analysis
Israel claims strikes at Syria's Abu al-Duhur prevented Turkish expansion toward northern border
Israel dismantles Turkish spying devices in Syria - report
An Israeli official confirmed that, during the recent operations in Syria, the military dismantled devices used by Turkey to spy on Israel.
Israel considers exchanging Mt. Dov in exchange for Syria giving up claims to Golan Heights - KAN
The report noted that the trade talks halted after several Syrian Druze civilians were killed in Sweida last month. The Prime Minister's Office denied the report, calling it "fake news."
Bearing the cost of war: How Israel's resilience will cement it as a regional power - opinion
Sometimes, there is no escape from decisions that constitute historical gambles, but one must remember that the most important virtue in the game among nations is prudence.
Syrian foreign minister met Israeli delegation for regional stability talks - SANA
The discussions between the Israeli and Syrian sides focused on de-escalation and non-interference in Syrian domestic affairs.
Inside Syria’s struggles: Jonathan Spyer on conflict, Israel’s strategy, and reintegration
In a conversation with Jonathan Spyer, expert on Syria, we explore the latest flare-ups of violence, Israel's strategic role, and the challenges of reintegrating a fractured nation.
Netanyahu, Druze spiritual leader meet in Jerusalem amid Syria ceasefire
This meeting comes ahead of Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer's meeting with US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Paris.
The forgotten slaughter of Syria’s Druze, and Israel’s moral response - opinion
The slaughter of the Druze in Syria may not trend. It may not lead the news. But it matters. And Israel's response shows what it means to refuse to let others suffer alone.
Israel’s message in defending the Druze goes beyond borders, wanting to correct history - analysis
While strategic considerations were still in play, the heart of the decision lay in defending the extended family of Israel’s own Druze—a gesture shaped as much by kinship as by security.
Syrian presidency announces comprehensive ceasefire after fighting in Druze area
A Syrian military official said correspondence with the US had led Damascus to believe it could deploy forces to Sweida without Israel confronting them.
Israel at War day 651: What's going on in Syria, Yemen?
Israeli-Druze group crosses border into Syria • Netanyahu tells pope hostage talks progressing • Hamas claims it proposed releasing all hostages • IDF confirms deaths of four terrorists in Gaza
