Pro-Iranian terrorist group Hezbollah and the Iran-backed Syrian regime are behind a billion dollar drug bust made recently by the Italian police, news reports suggest. “The Italian police initially thought that Islamic State (ISIS) was behind the transaction. But after digging further, they pointed the finger at the regime of Syrian...
Iran Again Uses Syrian Territory to Attack Israel, Plants IEDs Inside Israeli Border

With the mainstream media pushing the narrative of Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s supposed victory in the U.S. presidential race, the Iranian regime is stepping up its attacks on Israel. On Tuesday, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) foiled the latest incursion by the Iranian military and its proxy terrorist groups along the country’s...
Outgoing Diplomat Admits Lying to President Trump About American Troop Numbers in Syria

James Jeffrey is the outgoing United States envoy in Syria. During a recent interview, he rather candidly admitted lying to President Trump about the number of American troops that have been kept in Syria, contrary to Trump’s orders.
Jeffrey was appointed to other diplomatic positions under Presidents Bush and Obama. He is...
Israel to Syrian General visiting Hezbollah positions in Syria: “We see you. Consider this a warning.”

If I were Syrian General Luau Ali Ahmad Assad, I’d be worried.
The Israel Defense Forces just sent him a warning over allowing Iranian proxy Hezbollah to establish bases in Syria:
ISIS Confirms al-Baghdadi’s Death, Names Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi New Leader

ISIS confirmed the deaths of leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and spokesman Abu al-Hasan al-Muhajir in an audio message.
The terrorist group also named Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi as its new leader.
Trump: American Troops ‘Terminated’ al-Baghdadi’s ‘Number One Replacement’

President Donald Trump tweeted that American troops have taken out dead ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s “number one replacement.”
Trump on why Pelosi, Schiff Not Informed of al-Baghdadi Raid: “Adam Schiff is the biggest leaker in Washington”

Sunday, Trump confirmed ISIS terrorist and leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed by US Special Forces in Syria.
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Pence Announces Turkey Agreed to a Ceasefire in Syria so U.S., Kurdish Forces Can Leave

Vice President Mike Pence announced Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to a ceasefire in northern Syria.
The two men, along with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, met for over five hours to discuss the situation.
German Mosques Pray for Erdogan’s Military Offensive Against Kurds: ‘Allah, Lead Our Glorious Army to Victory’

Mosques in Germany are praying for the Turkish army’s success as it wages a fierce military offensive against the U.S.-allied Kurdish forces and civilians in neighboring Syria, German newspaper Die Welt reported.
The worshippers pray the victory verse: “Allah, Lead Our Glorious Army to Victory.”
Trump Announces Removal of Troops From Northern Syria, Paves Way for Turkish Offensive

President Donald Trump received major backlash on Monday morning after the White House announced late Sunday night it will remove troops in northern Syria. This will allow Turkey to start its offensive, effectively leaving the Kurds unprotected.
After 37 years, body of missing Israeli soldier Zachary Baumel returns home

Thirty seven years ago, in the summer of 1982, Israel went to war against the PLO in Lebanon in what was known as Operation Peace for Galilee (Milchemet Shlom Hagalil) and later known as the First Lebanon War.
Trump signs Proclamation recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

A week ago Trump tweeted that It’s time “to fully recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights”.
Now it is official.
Trump: It’s time “to fully recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights”

There were news reports recently that during Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming trip to D.C., during which he will meet with Trump, the United States would recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
The Heights had only been Syrian territory since 1948, after the end of the French Mandate, Syrian independence, and the Arab...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Anti-BDS Bill
The Senate passed a bill that denounces the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction (BDS) movement 77-23 on Tuesday. The bill “allows state and local governments to boycott companies that boycott the country of Israel.”
The bill also contains a resolution that opposes President Donald Trump’s vow to withdraw American soldiers from Syria...
Saudi Arabia and UAE sending troops to help Kurds in Syria

There have been some intriguing developments related to Syria that are now being reported in the wake of President Trump’s announcement of the withdrawal of U.S. troops.
U.S. Prepares to Fully Remove Troops From Northeastern Syria

The Wall Street Journal has reported that the US military has started preparations to remove all of its forces from northeastern Syria:
U.S. officials began informing partners in northeastern Syria of their plans to begin immediately pulling American forces out of the region where they have been trying to wrap up the...
Turkey to Launch Military Offensive Against US-Backed Syrian Kurds

Turkey is preparing a military offensive against the U.S.-backed Syrian Kurds, Turkish state-run media sources say. “We will start our operation in a few days to liberate areas east of the Euphrates River from terrorist organizations,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan