Following the offensive led by Tahrir al-Sham, Israeli officials believe that Assad is permitting Iranian forces into Syria to assist against the rebels. This development could have a direct impact on Israel’s northern front.
A senior security source characterizes the campaign as a significant escalation in Iran's ongoing operations against Israel, specifically designed to enable assassination attempts.
Syrian opposition forces have launched a coordinated military campaign targeting Damascus from multiple directions, while claiming significant territorial gains in the country's north, including areas around Aleppo.
An uneasy alliance of groups is behind the Assad regime's recent defeat in Aleppo. Who are these factions, what drives them, and how do they tie into Turkey's presence in Syria? A guide to a civil war that refuses to end.
High-ranking UAE representative pays condolence visit to family of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who was killed in Abu Dhabi last week.
The diplomatic pivot represents a stark departure from late October, when Iran was preparing for a potential strike against Israel. At that time, a deputy IRGC commander had declared, "We have never left an aggression unanswered in 40 years."
In an escalation of rhetoric, Iran's supreme leader suggests the International Criminal Court pursue the capital punishment.
Prime Minister's Office decries "heinous antisemitic act of terror" and vows to avenge Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murder and "bring the criminals responsible for his death to justice."
Britain, France, and Germany set to meet Iranian officials in December in the hope of reviving the eighth round of talks, as Western nations seek new agreement.
Israeli security forces are searching for Rabbi Tzvi Kogen, a Chabad emissary in Abu Dhabi. The Mossad and UAE security services are investigating his disappearance. Israel fears he was either kidnapped or murdered.
