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Syrian Druze allowed to enter Israel, work in Golan Heights, Katz confirms
The Syrian Druze were a minority in the Assad era who mostly kept to themselves, with some past positive history with Israel.
Israel’s frenzied reality: When destroying an enemy navy isn’t the top news story - analysis
Syrian mission to UN to continue work after regime exit, calls for Israel's withdrawal
Syrian regime leader Assad lands in China - analysis
Amid horror of Turkey-Syria quake, ISIS seeks an advantage
Using the earthquake as cover, at least 20 inmates escaped from Syrian jail holding mostly Islamic State members close to Turkish border.
Syrian army says it captures strategic hill overlooking Israeli border
The strategic hill that overlooks the Golan Heights, which had a major anti-aircraft radar base that was part of elaborate Syrian army defenses against Israel, fell into rebel hands in October 2014.
Diplomatic disputes abound after coalition airstrikes hit Syria
US, UK and France announced a joint strike on Assad regime chemical weapons facilities.
Four Iranian fighters killed in air strike on Syrian air base
Israel has not confirmed or denied mounting the raid, but has repeatedly refused to accept Iranian military presence in Syria.
Years late, Syria's children of war learn to read and write
While most said they were happy to have the opportunity to catch up with other children, they felt embarrassed and uneasy about their age and new environment.
Rocky start for Syria talks as some delegates refuse to leave airport
'Whatever happens we will not enter Sochi. We informed the Russians of our conditions that they should remove all the logos and flags representing the Syrian government.'
Netanyahu heads to Moscow, will discuss Syria
A statement at the conference will call for the lifting of unilateral sanctions and urge the West to help in the reconstruction of Syria.
Iraq launches final offensive on Islamic State, near Syrian border
Islamic State's self-declared cross-border caliphate effectively collapsed in July, when US-backed Iraqi forces captured Mosul, the group's de facto capital in Iraq
US says 'grave' consequences if Syria's al-Qaida dominates Idlib province
Idlib province, the only Syrian province that is entirely under rebel control, has been a major target of Russian and Syrian aerial strikes that caused hundreds of civilians casualties.
Despite ceasefire, no breakthrough expected in Syria talks in Geneva
Talks to focus on four key areas -- credible non-sectarian transitional government, future constitution, free elections within 18 months and a united war against terrorism.
IDF strikes target in Syria in retaliation for spillover
According to the IDF, the Air Force struck the source of the projectile and was “acting proportionally to prevent any deterioration.”