Israel, Assad and Syria

For Israel, Assad’s Fall Brings Opportunities and New Threats
Syria’s new de facto authorities are led by a Sunni Islamist group with extremist origins, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and represent a dangerous unknown. And as the coalition of opposition fighters seeks to solidify its hold on the country,
How Russia, Iran, China and Israel Responded to Assad's Ouster in Syria
Foreign governments, including Russia, Iran, China and Israel, have responded to the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday.
What the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria means for Israel
Israeli leaders are broadcasting optimism about the fall of Assad, a brutal dictator and key Iranian ally, while girding themselves for the ascension of the jihadist-linked group that toppled him.
Iran's leader blames US, Israel for Assad's fall, shifts tone toward Syrian groups
In his first reaction after rebels toppled Syria's government, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a speech Wednesday that the U.S. and Israel were behind the fall of former President Bashar Assad.
Israel and Iran agree on major Israeli role in Assad downfall
In his first address since the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Iran’s supreme leader blasted the United States and Israel.
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Blames US, Israel for Assad's Downfall
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Wednesday addressed a crowd in Tehran and discussed the collapse of the Assad regime.
The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has been a huge blow for Iran
Iran considered Syria a critical component of its so-called Axis of Resistance. Collapse of the Assad regime caps months of setbacks for Iran, including defeat of its proxies Hezbollah and Hamas.
Iran's Leader Accuses U.S. and Israel of Plot Against Assad
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has recently made a bold accusation that the fall of the Assad regime in Syria was the result of a collaborative effort between the United States and Israel.
Israel preparing blitz on ‘isolated & weak’ Iran’s nuke bases after wiping out Assad’s military in wave of 480 strikes
ISRAEL is preparing to blitz Iran’s nuclear bases in a joint mission with the US while Iran is “isolated and weak”. The IDF ...
Israel’s Unprecedented 2024 Airstrikes Against Lebanon, Iran And Syria
Each of these operations was highly significant, but the fact they all occurred within a mere three months is without ...
Who Set the Stage for al-Assad’s Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.
President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Prime ...
Israel advances into Syrian territory after Assad's overthrow, fueling alarm
While Syria celebrates overthrowing its longtime dictator, it is also being subjected to a new ground incursion and a wave of ...
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Israel orders troops to 'prepare to remain' in Syria buffer zone through winter
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to "prepare to remain" throughout the winter in the UN-patrolled buffer zone that is supposed to separate Israeli and Syrian forces on the ...
Israel Claims Credit for al-Assad’s Ouster, but Sees Risk in His Absence
Assad’s downfall was made possible by their recent assaults on Hezbollah, Iran and Syria, all of which weakened the ...
Israel does world a service by hitting Assad’s chemical weapons caches
In the wake of the Assad regime’s collapse, Israel did the world a major service. Over the past few days, the Israeli Air ...
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Many in Israel-occupied Golan want peace, return to Syrian control
Assad, many in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights say they want peace with Israel and a return to Syrian control.Kamil Khater ...