Tag: Jabhat al-Nusra
Russian Envoy: Iranians Moved 53 Miles Away from Israeli Border
"There may be some advisers to the Syrian army, but the heavy equipment and weapons that could threaten Israel have moved away from the border."
Report: Trump to Push Putin for Full Iranian Withdrawal from Syria
The sanctions against Iran "will be implemented by all entities operating in Syria ... The policy of this administration is to stifle Iran."
Russia: US Military Presence in Syria a Violation of International Law
What happened to all that good will towards Russia that set Presidential Candidate Donald Trump from all his foes?
NY Man Charged With Terrorism, Said He’d Sacrifice Himself for Jihad
The suspect believed a cousin is an extremist fighter in Syria; he traveled to Turkey, trying to join ISIS or Al Nusra.
IDF Tanks Fire at Syrian Regime Target, Retaliate for Shelling
A Syrian mortar shell exploded in northern Israel near the border in the Golan Heights.
Israeli Ambassador: We Highly Value Russia’s Actions in Syria
The US and Russia may have to reach a decision over the inclusion of Iran and its proxy Hezbollah in a permanent arrangement in Syria.
EU Seeks Iranian Cooperation to ‘Resolve Problems’ in Middle East
EU chief Mogherini, Iranian leaders reportedly "agree on necessity to cut aid to terror groups."
Russia Announcing Delivery of S-300 Missiles to Syria in Wake of Collapsed Talks with...
The White House has been watching helplessly as Putin suspended the treaty with Washington on cleaning up weapons-grade plutonium.
Mortar Shell Strikes Golan Heights Third Day in a Row
It's not clear who is firing the mortar shells that land in northern Israel, since there are so many different actors in Syria.
Northern Israeli Road Closes After Third Mortar Shell Hits Golan Heights
Route 98 in the Israeli Golan Heights was closed to traffic after the third Syrian mortar shell exploded in the area, making the road risky for travelers.
Bennett: Israel is World’s ‘Front Post’ Against Global Terrorism
Bennett said that Israel's battle against global terrorism was being undermined by the international community pushing for a two-state solution.
Another US-Russian Ceasefire Deal for Syria, Again
Russia and the United States have agreed to work together to impose a cease-fire in Syria, again. Almost no one believes it will last: even their own allies.
Iran lets Russian Bombers Use Its Air Base for Strikes Against ISIS
The bombers destroyed five large armament depots, three command posts and militants’ training camps used by terrorists for operations in Aleppo.
American Weapons Handed to Al Qaeda in Syria
Al Qaeda-linked Syrian terrorists have grabbed US-backed opposition forces AND their American-made weapons.
ISIS Declares ‘State of Emergency in Raqqa’ But Reasons Are Unclear
ISIS declares a state of emergency in its self-declared capital of Raqqa -- but its reasons are not yet clear.
Truce Signed in Syria by Assad Regime, Rebel Forces – Excludes ISIS, Al Qaeda,...
The truce formally begins on Saturday and was agreed upon by Russia and the United States.
Japanese Journalist Held Captive in Syria by Unnamed Terror Group
A Japanese journalist is being held hostage by a terrorist group in Syria; execution is threatened if ransom is not paid.
Syria Urges Russia to Attack All Rebel Forces
The Syrian ambassador to Russia said Wednesday he hopes that the Russian Armed Forces will attack all the terrorist organizations present in Syria, including...
Lebanon to Pay $30 Million to Jabhat Al-Nusra
The 16 hostages being held by Jabhat al-Nusra are Lebanese soldiers.
Lebanese-Druze Ready to Raise 200,000 Man Defensive Army
Lebanese-Druze were shocked by the massacre of their Druze relatives this week in Syria.
20 Druze Civilians Massacred in Syria
Israeli-Druze have been warning of a potential massacre against their relatives in Syria.
Hezbollah Runs Away as Jabhat al-Nusra Captures Another Syrian City
The Nusra front now controls all the cities in the province, which shares a border with Turkey.
5 Senior Hezbollah Field Commanders Killed in Qalamoun Battle
Hassan Nasrallah said that the survival of Bashar Assad's regime is critical for Hezbollah's own continued existence.
Shin Bet Sting Nabs Israeli Arabs Joining Al Qaeda, ISIS
A Shin Bet sting nabs Arab Israelis after returning from Syria where they join Al Qaeda and ISIS-linked terror groups -- a whole group this month.
Nasrallah Claims Turkey Deals With Both ISIS and al-Nusra
Nasrallah said Turkey deals with ISIS and al-Nusra, and that the US no longer cares if Assad is dethroned.
Syria Downs Israeli Drone Near Border [video]
Arab media report Syria downed an Israeli drone over Quneitra, near the border between the two countries.
Battle Ends Between ISIS-linked Fighters and Lebanese Army in Tripoli
In Lebanon, silence after two days of heavy fighting between ISIS-linked gunmen and the army.
Iran, US Equip & Finance Lebanese Army to Fight ISIS
Wartime makes the strangest bedfellows. Iran and the United States are both equipping the Lebanese army to protect the country against ISIS.
Al Qaeda-linked Jabhat al-Nusra Joins ISIS In Syria
The Al Qaeda-linked Jabhat al-Nusra (Al Nusra Front) terror group in Syria is reconciling with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).