Christians in Syria at risk of “genocidal” attacks from NATO member Turkey
Christians in Syria continue to face “genocidal” attacks not only from jihadists inside the country but also from Islamist-affiliated, NATO member Turkey, Algemeiner reports.
Israel more than doubled strikes on Iranian targets in Syria, defense minister claims
Israel’s defense minister Monday said that Israel’s new government has greatly increased the number of strikes on Iranian targets since taking office late last year.
Iran’s President Raisi meets with Syrian President Assad in Damascus
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus on Monday, marking the first time an Iranian president has visited Syria since the civil war took over the country in 2011, the Associated Press reports. Raisi’s meeting with Assad was part of a two-day visit to boost economic and political cooperation between Iran and Syria.
Israel’s Fronts “Tense” Warns Defense Minister (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel’s defense minister warned his nation Sunday that “all our fronts are tense” after Israeli security forces killed two suspected terrorists within 24 hours while Iran “extends” its influence in the region.
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Western Syria
Israel’s military hit targets in western Syrian on Sunday, wounding three Syrian soldiers, Syrian state media reported.
Syrian media reports Israeli strike on northwest city of Masyaf
Syria’s official television channel reported Sunday an Israeli airstrike on several targets in the northwest of the country, including the city of Masyaf, which is rumored to include Iranian targets.