Iran deploys precision-missiles to Yemen to attack Israel

The Israel Defense Forces concluded an extensive summary that included “a review of the military’ Northern Command’s preparations for operations,” specifically during the month of August, when tensions rose to…

U.S. to enlarge military presence in eastern Syria

The United States will strengthen its military presence in eastern Syria with “mechanized forces” to prevent America’s enemies from accessing oil fields and revenues. During a summit of Defense Ministers…

Syrian Democratic Forces withdraw from safe zone

Russian and Turkish forces have started patrolling a narrow corridor of some 10 kilometers, equal to 6.2 miles, along the Syrian-Turkish border. The referred to patrols, sealed under an agreement…

Ceasefire breached: fighting in Syria erupts

Clashes erupted in several villages in Syria’s Turkish-envisioned northeastern “safe zone.” Five Turkish soldiers and numerous militants of the Ankara-backed Syrian paramilitary forces were reportedly wounded in heavy exchanges of…

IDF Chief: miscalculation may lead to all out war

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi listed Israel’s regional challenges, identifying Iran’s activities in Syria and Lebanon as the main threat to the security of the Jewish State.…

Turkish army to remain in declared Syrian “safe zone”

The Turkish military operation, dubbed by Ankara “Peace Spring” will not expand beyond the so-called “safe zone,” effectively bringing the wide-scale hostilities in northeast Syria to an end. Turkish Defense…

Turkey threatens to resume military offensive in Syria

Turkish Recep Tayyip President Erdogan told reporters that Ankara would resume the military offensive in Syria with greater determination unless the United States fulfills its pledge to secure a complete…

Putin-Netanyahu discuss Syria developments

Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last night to congratulate him on his 70th birthday. Netanyahu thanked Putin, and seized the opportunity to discuss the latest developments…

The Turkish Invasion of Northeast Syria

By: Dr. Jonathan Spyer Expert on Syria, Iraq, radical Islamic groups, and Kurds.  While a determined Western-led effort to halt the Turkish invasion could still prevent Russian, Iranian and IS…