Syria

In warning to Turkey, Israel hits strategic targets in Syria amid rising tensions

Israel targets Syrian airbases to warn Turkey against interference, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces protests at home and ramps up efforts to expand influence in Syria and region as a whole.

Turkey March 31

Echoing Hamas, Erdogan reportedly calls for Israel's destruction amid push to rekindle ties with Trump

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly called for Israel's destruction during Eid prayers, drawing fierce condemnation from Israel, amid rising regional tensions over Gaza and Syria.

Border security March 25

Bipartisan bill aims to prevent Syrians with terror ties from reaching US border

New legislation championed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers would direct DHS to identify potential terrorist threats in Syria after the upheaval of regime change there.

Syria March 23

Christian watch group rises up to protect community amid growing violence in Syria

The Eagles of Antioch is a group of volunteers who stand watch over Christian neighborhoods in Damascus, protecting shrines, icons and churches from vandalism and attacks in post-Assad Syria.

Syria March 17

Syria's new regime hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over claims its fighters were executed

Conflict between two jihadist factions – Sunni-led Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Shia Hezbollah – on the Syrian-Lebanese border highlights a growing sectarian divide in the region.

VIDEO March 16

Targeting of religious minorities in Syria is 'especially alarming,' Reverend warns

Congress of Christian Leaders President Rev. Johnnie Moore discusses the targeting of religious minorities in Syria and calls upon President Donald Trump to help protect the Christian community.

Syria March 15

Syrian rights activist and cousin of Assad tears into Europe for supporting new 'terrorist' regime

Human rights activist Ribal al-Assad condemned European countries for lifting sanctions on Syria's new "terrorist" regime that is "killing civilians."

Israel March 14

Israel faces new Syria challenge as it adjusts to new strategy amid regional power struggle for influence

Israel is rethinking its Syria strategy following the country's Islamist takeover in December, rising attacks on minorities and growing regional power struggles.

Syria March 11

Evangelical leader says US must protect Syrian Christians from attacks by jihadi terrorists

A senior evangelical leader has called on the U.S. to not recognize new Syrian regime following bloodshed of religious minorities, including Christians and Alawites, carried out by radical Islamists.

Syria March 10

Religious slaughter in Syria shows need for US, Europe to 'keep a close eye' on Islamist regime: Greek FM

Greek Foreign Minister Giorigios Gerapetritis warned Europe and the U.S. to "keep a close eye" on Syria's new governing regime after hundreds died in conflict over the weekend.

VIDEO March 9

If plug is pulled on Ukraine it will be 'worse than Afghanistan,' Sen. Lindsey Graham says

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC., weighs in on the collapse of the Ukraine mineral deal and ending the conflict, tensions between the U.S. and Iran over nuclear talks, violence in Syria and the looming budget deadline.

Syria March 8

Tulsi Gabbard's warning to Senate on Syria proves prophetic as Al Qaeda-linked regime slaughters minorities

Amid efforts by the U.N and Europe to woo former terror chief Ahmed al-Sharaa with sanctions relief, his regime is accused of killing hundreds of civilians from the minority Alawite community.

Defense March 1

US kills senior military leader of Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria

U.S. Central Command announced on Saturday that it had killed a senior military leader of an Al-Qaeda affiliate known as Hurras al-Din in an airstrike in Syria.

Donald Trump February 18

Trump congratulates US military after airstrike that killed official of Al-Qaeda affiliate: 'Dealt Justice'

President Donald Trump congratulated U.S. forces after an airstrike over the weekend killed an official of Hurras al-Din, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, in Syria.

NATO February 1

Trump uniquely placed to ‘whisper’ in Erdogan’s ear over Turkish regional ambitions: Greek defense minister

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said NATO needs to take seriously Turkey's expansionist ambitions and President Erdoğan's desire to "recreate the Ottoman Empire" amid aggression.

Tulsi Gabbard January 30

Gabbard sheds light on Assad visit, expresses shock intelligence community showed no interest at the time

DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard provided additional details on her meeting with then-Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in 2017, while appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Politics January 28

'Just like Trump': ISIS murder victim Kayla Mueller's parents endorse Patel for FBI following military op role

Carla and Marsha Mueller, the parents of ISIS victim Kayla Mueller, endorsed Kash Patel to lead the FBI under President Donald Trump's second administration, Fox Digital exclusively learned.

Syria January 22

Mother of missing Marine veteran calls Trump admin a 'breath of fresh air' as she continues 12-year search

Debra Tice, mother of missing Marine veteran and American journalist Austin Tice, has returned to Syria to search for her son who was taken captive in August 2012.

VIDEO January 21

Debra Tice, the mother of American journalist Austin Tice, speaks about the search for her son in Syria

Debra Tice is back in Syria for the first time for over 10 years searching for her son who has been missing since 2012.

Terrorism January 6

US, Iraqi forces unleash airstrike on ISIS targets, kill terrorists hiding in cave

U.S. and partner forces in the Middle East launched airstrikes against ISIS fighters over the past week, killing some in a cave and capturing a cell leader.

Terrorism January 3

ISIS increasingly unopposed following US withdrawal from Afghanistan, collapse of Syria

The Islamic State is seeing less resistance in areas of major security concern following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and potential troop drawdown in Iraq.

Syria December 30

Uncovering the atrocities of the Assad regime at its 'death factory' on the hill

Sednaya prison was the site where thousands of Syrians were tortured and killed under Assad’s regime. Investigators have uncovered mass graves, and are calling for justice.

VIDEO December 24

US might need to eventually get 'involved' in Syria, warns strategic analyst

Strategic military intelligence analyst Rebekah Koffler analyzes developments in Syria and says she has 'full confidence' President-elect Donald Trump knows how to deal with the conflict on 'America Reports.'

Syria December 24

Syria rescue-mission operator believes Austin Tice is alive and will be found soon

A hostage rescue operator in Syria told Fox News Digital he believes Marine veteran Austin Tice is alive and has hope that he will be found soon.

VIDEO December 24

Hostage rescue operator Bryan Stern believes Austin Tice is alive

Grey Bull Rescue's Bryan Stern has pored through prison records and searched secret cells looking for U.S. journalist Austin Tice.

MILITARY December 24

US military carries out airstrike in Syria, killing 2 ISIS operatives

The U.S. military conducted an airstrike on Monday in Syria, where they killed a pair of ISIS operatives, wounded another and destroyed a truckload of weapons.

Syria December 23

Trump could face renewed ISIS threat in Syria as Turkey goes after US ally

Concerns are mounting that President-elect Trump could face an ISIS resurgence in Syria as Turkey-backed forces hit U.S.-allied SDF troops in a move that could divide the coalitions abilities to fight ISIS.