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In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, shows women and children who has been liberated from the Islamic State group in the Hamima area east of the historic town of Palmyra, Syria on Nov. 8, 2018. (SANA via AP)
November 8, 2018, 8:02 pm
Syria says military freed Druze hostages from Islamic State
State media claims troops liberated remaining 19 women and children abducted by jihadist group in July, but war monitor says prisoner swap ended ordeal
By Albert Aji and Bassem Mroue
In this file photo taken on March 13, 2018, US President Donald Trump gestures after speaking to military personnel at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California.(AFP Photo/Mandel Ngan/Alternative Crop)
April 13, 2018, 12:48 pm
Very soon, or not at all: 7 things to know for April 13
US President Donald Trump’s tweets on Syria leave Israelis worried about whether a war might be just around the corner
By Adiv Sterman
A Syrian soldier walks past the remains of a statue in a heavily damaged street in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on March 31, 2016 (AFP / JOSEPH EID)
November 30, 2017, 11:17 pm
UN says 17 World Heritage sites in Arab region are in danger
Director of UNESCO education and culture branch reports that conflicts bring destruction and trafficking of historical items
By AP
In this March 1, 2017 frame grab from video provided by the government-controlled Syrian Central Military Media, Syrian forces take up positions during fighting between Government forces and Islamic State group militants in the ancient city of Palmyra, near Homs, Syria. (Syrian Central Military Media, via AP)
October 4, 2017, 12:47 pm
Top Hezbollah commander killed fighting IS in Syria
Ali Al-Hadi Al-Ashiq, who also fought against Israel, was one of first Hezbollah commanders sent to fight in Syria civil war
By AP
Smoke and explosions from fighting between forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad and rebels, in the Quneitra area, seen from the Golan Heights, June 17, 2015. (AP/Ariel Schalit/ File)
May 27, 2017, 4:11 am
Hezbollah-affiliated radio denies Israeli attack in Syria
Three soldiers loyal to the Assad regime reportedly killed during battles with rebels, not in IDF strike
By TOI staff
This file photo taken on March 31, 2016 shows the remains of the destroyed Arc du Triomphe in the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria. (AFP/Joseph Eid)
May 25, 2017, 10:03 am
New database charts 20,000 at-risk archaeological sites in the Middle East
Islamic extremism and other destructive factors create a perfect storm of endangered culture in the bedrock of civilization
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Smoke rises from the detonation of the 2,000-year-old temple of Baal Shamin in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra, August 25, 2015. (Islamic State social media account via AP, File)
March 25, 2017, 11:00 am
UN warns destroying cultural heritage may be war crime
New measure urges prosecution of any parties responsible for attacks against historic monuments, sites and buildings
By Edith M. Lederer
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi (YouTube screenshot)
March 18, 2017, 3:23 pm
Iran: Israel’s ‘aggression’ in Syria proves it’s aligned with ‘terrorists’
Spokesman for Tehran’s foreign ministry questions timing of Israeli airstrikes just as Assad’s forces ‘have the upper hand’ against rebels
By TOI staff
Illustrative: Two Israeli Air Force F-15 Ra'ams practicing air maneuvers. (TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF/Wikipedia)
March 18, 2017, 3:32 am
Netanyahu: Syria raids targeted ‘advanced’ Hezbollah arms
After unprecedented missile clash, PM says Israel will continue to operate against weapons transfers from Assad regime to Shiite terror group
By Steve Weizman
Smoke billows in the background as Syrian regime fighters advance to retake the ancient city of Palmyra, from Islamic State (IS) group fighters on March 2, 2017. (AFP/ STR)
March 2, 2017, 6:15 pm
Syrian forces recapture Palmyra from IS for second time
Backed by Russians, Assad’s military pushes terrorists out of ruined ancient city
By Agencies
This file photo taken on March 31, 2016 shows the remains of the destroyed Arc du Triomphe in the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria. (AFP/JOSEPH EID)
March 2, 2017, 1:24 pm
Islamic State reportedly pushed out of Syria’s Palmyra
Human rights monitor says retreating jihadists littered city’s famed ruins with mines as government troops advanced
By Agencies
This photo combo, made from footage taken from the Russian Defense Ministry official website, purports to show the Roman-era amphitheater on June 6, 2016, left, and on Feb. 5, 2017, right, in Palmyra, Syria. (Screen capture/YouTube)
February 28, 2017, 4:38 pm
Activists: Syrian pro-government forces close in on IS-held Palmyra
Archaeologists decry the extensive damage to the city’s famed ancient ruins, which once served as Syria’s main tourist attraction
By AP
Syrian President Bashar Assad speaks during an interview with Yahoo News in Damascus, Syria, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 (SANA via AP)
February 16, 2017, 1:53 pm
Assad says retaking IS ‘capital’ Raqqa not a priority
Vowing to capture ‘every inch’ of Syria, embattled leader tells French media that Islamic State stronghold is just a symbol
By Gina DOGGETT
Screen capture from Russian military drone footage showing damage at the ancient site of Palmyra, Syria, February 2017. (screen capture: Sputnik/YouTube)
February 13, 2017, 1:30 pm
Russia releases drone footage of fresh Palmyra destruction
After recapturing ancient historical site, Islamic State appears to have demolished Roman amphitheater, other structures
By AFP
The Roman amphitheater in the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria, March 31, 2016. (AFP/Joseph Eid, File)
January 20, 2017, 12:57 pm
IS carrying out new demolitions at Palmyra — antiquities chief
Maamoun Abdulkarim says jihadist group damaged amphitheater, destroyed 16-columned structure in ancient city
By AFP
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