The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/homs/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Homs | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/homs/ 32 32 Daily Briefing Sept. 9: Day 704 – After terror attack, IDF raids shooters’ villages https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-9-day-704-after-terror-attack-idf-raids-shooters-villages/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:26:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3637473&preview=true&preview_id=3637473 Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian also reports on a Hamas bombing that killed 4 tank soldiers and air force strikes in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

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]]> Syria says Israel bombed 3 locations, fumes at ‘blatant infringement’ of sovereignty https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-israel-bombed-3-locations-fumes-at-blatant-infringement-of-sovereignty/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:50:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3637440 No immediate comment from IDF on reported strikes near Homs, Latakia and Palmyra

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]]> Fearful Syria’s Alawites still face attacks a month after wave of deadly violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/fearful-syrias-alawites-still-face-attacks-a-month-after-wave-of-deadly-violence/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:15:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3527380 Members of former ruling minority say Sunni vengeance against ousted regime has continued, as tens of thousands flee to neighboring Lebanon

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]]> Israeli strikes reported in central Syria on former regime’s military sites https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-strikes-reported-in-central-syria-on-former-regimes-military-sites/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:34:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3506062 Jets strike army fortifications in villages of Shinshar and Shamsin near Homs, security sources say; watchdog says 'missile battalion' targeted

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]]> Syria’s Homs settles into uneasy calm after brief eruption of sectarian violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrias-homs-settles-into-uneasy-calm-after-brief-eruption-of-sectarian-violence/ Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:44:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3447950 Security forces flood major mixed city, patrolling and checking IDs, days after gunfire at protest by members of Alawite minority; Christians say new regime protecting churches

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]]> New Syrian regime declares crackdown in coastal region after 14 policemen killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-syrian-regime-declares-crackdown-in-coastal-region-after-14-policemen-killed/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:52:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3447471 Security forces launch operation in Alawite-majority Tartus region, erstwhile stronghold of fallen Assad government, after attack on police blamed on Assad supporters

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]]> Syrian rebels take Homs, advance into Damascus as Hezbollah ousted from key border city https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-rebels-take-homs-advance-into-damascus-as-hezbollah-ousted-from-key-border-city/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 03:23:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3434704 Fighters from Iran-backed terror group leave al-Qusayr after holding city along important smuggling route since 2013; insurgents enter Damascus in hopes of completing shock blitz

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]]> Syria rebels say they’re encircling Damascus; West thinks Assad regime may fall in days https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-rebels-say-they-encircle-damascus-west-said-expecting-regimes-fall-within-days/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:37:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3434487&preview=true&preview_id=3434487 Rebel offensive makes big gains, pushing on regime forces from north, south and east; HTS-led troops enter Homs on road to capital, seize areas near Israel border

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]]> IDF bolsters forces on Syria border as rebels appear set to capture Homs https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-bolsters-forces-on-syria-border-as-rebels-appear-set-to-capture-homs/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:33:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3434184 Israel said to strike Syrian chemical weapons cache for fear it will fall into wrong hands, amid assessment Assad's military crumbling in face of jihadi group's lightning offensive

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]]> Thousands flee as Syrian rebels advance on crossroads city of Homs https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-flee-as-syrian-rebels-advance-on-crossroads-city-of-homs/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:40:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3433884 Leader of Islamist rebel group says he wants to 'build Syria,' bring refugees home from Lebanon and Europe, as insurgents press offensive toward key city linking Damascus to coast

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]]> Syria reports young girl killed, 10 other people hurt in alleged Israeli strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-reports-young-girl-killed-10-other-people-hurt-in-alleged-israeli-strikes/ Wed, 29 May 2024 21:37:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3300898 Syrian defense ministry says the airstrikes targeted 'a central site and residential building' in Baniyas; 3 pro-Hezbollah fighters in region said killed in parallel attack

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]]> Syria accuses Israel of striking army posts, airbase in Homs area https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-accuses-israel-of-striking-army-posts-airbase-in-homs-area/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:54:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3218406 State media says several civilians killed and wounded in attack that damaged public, private property; IDF does not comment

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]]> Funerals held in Syria for dozens of victims killed in deadliest attack in years https://www.timesofisrael.com/funerals-held-in-syria-for-dozens-of-victims-killed-in-deadliest-attack-in-years/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:24:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3113733 Attack that left at least 89 dead during military graduation ceremony likely to lead to renewed violence between government and insurgents

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]]> More than 80 reported killed in drone attack on Syria military academy ceremony https://www.timesofisrael.com/more-than-60-reported-killed-in-drone-attack-on-syria-military-academy-ceremony/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:24:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3112946 Army says drones laden with explosives hit event in Homs; defense minister reportedly left shortly before attack; Damascus blames 'insurgents,' vows revenge

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]]> Syria says 5 soldiers hurt in Israeli airstrikes on several targets near Homs https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-5-soldiers-hurt-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-several-targets-near-homs/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:13:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2988257 State-run news agency claims air defenses intercepted some missiles coming from direction of Beirut in 3rd recent night of strikes; military base among sites reportedly hit

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