Israel attacks syria

Coincidence? Israeli strike in Damascus took place near important Shi’ite shrine - analysis

The Zaynab shrine has served as a center of pro-Iranian activity since the Syrian civil war began in 2011, and as such has been targeted by other groups.

 Smoke rises after what the Iranian media said was an Israeli strike on a building close to the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria April 1, 2024.
 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019.

Israel strikes Syrian port in Tartus - Syrian media

 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019.

Damascus airport targeted again in alleged Israeli airstrike on Syria

 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019.

Israeli airstrikes in Syria injure one, missiles shot down - Syrian reports


US support for Israeli airstrikes in Syria has been important recently

James Jeffrey sees Israel’s campaign against Iran as part of a multi-pillar US strategy in the region that worked between 2018 and 2020.

Attack in Syria on August 25, 2019.

Three militants killed in Israeli attack in Damascus, Syria - report

Initial reports from Syria indicate three Syrian militants killed and one injured.

Attack in Syria on August 25, 2019.

Israel attacks military targets near Damascus, 3 dead – report

On Sunday night, Syrian regime media said its air defenses were activated near the capital.

What is believed to be guided missiles are seen in the sky during what is reported to be an attack in Damascus, Syria, January 21, 2019, in this still image taken from a video obtained from social media

Syria condemns Israeli airstrikes, claims civilians injured

Syria responded quickly to the airstrikes, publishing numerous photos and reports.

Attack in Syria on August 25, 2019.

Syria accuses Israel of 'state terrorism' for alleged airstrikes

Widespread airstrikes which killed 15 people including civilians likely targeted Iranian supply chain of advanced weaponary to Hezbollah.

One target of an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria on July 1, 2019

Syrian air defense responds to Israeli attacks - report

Material damage was reported without casualties.

What is believed to be guided missiles are seen in the sky during what is reported to be an attack in Damascus, Syria, January 21, 2019, in this still image taken from a video obtained from social media

The end of the ambiguity policy: Israel’s new strategy in Syria

The Israeli decision to end its ambiguity policy sends a clear message: Israel will not compromise on its security, despite the compromises with Hamas, which were deemed required.

An image grab from a video released on May 10, 2018 by the "Central War Media" and broadcast on Syria's official TV purportedly shows Syrian air defense systems intercepting Israeli missiles over Syrian airspace

Trump: Israel can defend itself with the billions the US gave it

“I spoke with Bibi,” Trump continued. “I told Bibi, ‘you know we give Israel 4.5 billion dollars a year. And they are doing very well at defending themselves.”

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) embraces Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after his remarks at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem May 23, 2017

Can Israel stop Russia’s delivery of the S-300 to Syria?

The S-300 was the Israel Air Force’s nightmare. One of the most advanced multi-target anti-aircraft-missile systems in the world.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria December 11, 2017

Russia to publish details on downing of Ilyushin off of Syria

Senior IDF officer: "We feel that our data has been received in an objective and transparent manner."

Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, current Air Force commander, and Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, his predecessor

Air space

According to the IDF, following the Israeli air strike on a Syrian military facility near the port city of Latakia, Syria fired missiles that hit a Russian IL-20 aircraft.

A war jet flies above Syria near the Israeli Syrian border as it is seen from the Golan Heights, Israel July 23, 2018