The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/syrian-regime/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:43:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Syrian regime | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/syrian-regime/ 32 32 Israel strikes former Assad regime bases in southern Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-strikes-former-assad-regime-bases-in-southern-syria/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:50:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3500252 IDF confirms bombing radar and aerial intelligence installations that it says pose a potential threat to the country; Syrian sources count at least 14 strikes north of Daraa

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]]> Syria rebels take areas near Israel border; IDF warns them not to ‘turn in our direction’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-rebels-take-areas-near-israel-border-idf-warns-them-not-to-turn-in-our-direction/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 19:29:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3434526 IDF helps UN forces repel attack by gunmen in Syrian Golan, holds drill simulating rapid deployment, and sends more troops to its side of Golan; Netanyahu convenes security cabinet

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]]> Syrians vote in parliamentary election set to keep Assad’s Baath party in power https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrians-vote-in-parliamentary-election-set-to-keep-assads-baath-party-in-power/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:42:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3332008 Citizens of government-controlled areas eligible to vote for the rubber-stamp parliament, with Assad and allies running virtually unopposed

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]]> Damascus says fresh EU sanctions impede aid to earthquake-hit Syrians https://www.timesofisrael.com/damascus-say-fresh-eu-sanctions-impede-aid-to-earthquake-hit-syrians/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:32:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3003042 Foreign ministry official accuses bloc of 'repeating lies' that latest measures won't impact humanitarian aid or access to food and medical equipment

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]]> Turkey launches military operation against Syrian regime https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-launches-military-operation-against-syrian-regime/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 11:51:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2250059 Ankara announces move after weekend strikes that killed dozens of Turkish, Syrian fighters, amid regime onslaught in Idlib that has displaced almost a million people

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]]> Syria says military freed Druze hostages from Islamic State https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-military-freed-druze-hostages-from-islamic-state/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 18:02:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1957946 State media claims troops liberated remaining 19 women and children abducted by jihadist group in July, but war monitor says prisoner swap ended ordeal

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]]> Syria regime now on Israel’s doorstep after seizing Quneitra province https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-regime-now-on-israels-doorstep-after-seizing-quneitra-province/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:49:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1897423 Assad's forces raise flag in buffer zone bordering strategic Israeli Golan Heights following ouster of rebels

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]]> Syrian troops raise national flag over Daraa, cradle of 2011 revolt https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-troops-raise-national-flag-over-daraa-cradle-of-2011-revolt/ Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:08:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1888284 Rebels agree to give up stronghold in return for amnesty; those who refuse exiled to other areas under opposition control

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]]> Media activists fear for their lives in southwestern Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/media-activists-fear-for-their-lives-in-southwestern-syria/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:47:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1887680 Committee to Protect Journalists says there are 70 opposition reporters in areas that could soon fall to hostile regime forces

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]]> Assad’s regime pounds south Syria after rebels say talks with Russia failed https://www.timesofisrael.com/assads-regime-pounds-south-syria-after-rebels-say-talks-with-russia-failed/ Wed, 04 Jul 2018 20:49:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1883334 Damascus relaunches offensive to take rebel-held Daraa and Quneitra, bordering Israel and Jordan

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]]> Syria rebels announce talks with Russia over south have collapsed https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-rebels-announce-talks-with-russia-over-south-have-collapsed/ Wed, 04 Jul 2018 17:05:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1883202 Opposition forces say negotiations 'have failed, after Moscow insisted on the surrender of heavy weapons'

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]]> Trump will demand of Putin a total Iranian exit from Syria — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-will-demand-of-putin-a-total-iranian-exit-from-syria-report/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:28:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1879297 Diplomat tells Arabic newspaper US policy doesn't oppose Assad remaining in power, but okays Israeli strikes on Iran's military assets in the country

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]]> Syrian troops launch assault on Daraa as fighting nears Golan https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-troops-launch-assault-on-daraa-as-fighting-nears-golan/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:26:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1878292 UN says 45,000 people have fled their homes after a week of heavy bombardments as Assad's army aims to capture key rebel area

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]]> US tells rebels in south Syria not to expect help against regime assault https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-tells-rebels-in-south-syria-not-to-expect-help-against-regime-assault/ Sun, 24 Jun 2018 11:21:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1876573 Opposition group commander says announcement was expected, 'so we weren't disappointed'

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]]> ‘Perfect time’ for US recognition of Golan sovereignty, intel minister says https://www.timesofisrael.com/perfect-time-for-us-recognition-of-golan-sovereignty-intel-minister-says/ Wed, 23 May 2018 21:45:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1856837 Katz tells Reuters action is 'topping the agenda' in talks with Washington, believes decision could be made within the year

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