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US warplanes have struck a weapons depot in Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in a "self-defense strike" in response to attacks on American forces in Iraq and Syria. Meanwhile, Israel's military offensive in Gaza has led to about 50,000 Palestinians fleeing to southern Gaza, with the Israeli military enacting limited pauses in the offensive to allow people to escape. Additionally, Bank Hapoalim predicts a sharp decline in Israel's economy this quarter, comparable to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. [Extracted from the article]

In response to attacks on American forces in Iraq and Syria, the US carried out a strike on a weapons depot in Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Israel's military has been pushing deeper into Hamas strongholds in Gaza, causing about 50,000 Palestinians to flee to southern Gaza. A Turkish province canceled a contract with an Israeli company due to the "brutal attacks" in Gaza, and former US President Bill Clinton stated that new leadership is needed for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The Israel Defense Forces have uncovered numerous tunnel entrances, suggesting that Hamas was preparing for extended stays underground. Israel and Hamas have been negotiating the release of hostages in exchange for a brief suspension of the Israeli military operation in Gaza. The US military also carried out a strike on an installation in Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and a US drone was shot down off the coast of Yemen by Houthi militants. Israeli airstrikes in Syria killed three Hezbollah fighters, and approximately 50,000 Gazans have moved from the north to the south of Gaza to escape the fighting. [Extracted from the article]

They launched missiles and drones toward Israel on Oct. 19 and Oct. 31 and threatened further attacks unless Israeli forces end their campaign against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Israel said about 50,000 Palestinians fled to southern Gaza as the army pushed deeper into Hamas strongholds in the north of the territory. Although Israel and Yemen are about 1,000 miles apart at their narrowest point, the involvement of the Houthis has raised concerns about that the Israel-Hamas conflict could spread. [Extracted from the article]

Since the Israel-Hamas war started, hundreds of Iran-backed militiamen have moved from the Iraq-Syria border to be nearer Israel. (Bloomberg) -- Since it went to war with Hamas early last month, Israel has stepped up strikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria which have moved close to the Israeli border. [Extracted from the article]

Military spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Conricus said a "stray" surface-to-air missile fired from Syria landed in an open area in Israel's south, though not close to the Dimona reactor. A missile fired from Syria landed in southern Israel, triggering an Israeli military attack on rocket batteries near the Syrian capital, Damascus. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the challenge faced by the Lebanese government on the removal of Syrian and Israeli troops in the country in 1982. It states that the struggle is triggered by the unwillingness of both parties to depart from the country unless one of them will first make the move. It notes that the election of Bashir Gemayel as President of Lebanon and the growing conflict between Israeli and Palestine forces make it more difficult to withdraw the troops from the country.

The article reports on the alleged September 6, 2007 Israeli raid of a Syrian desert facility, which some believe was a covert nuclear reactor. The facility was situated near the Euphrates River. Photographic evidence shows that the structure had existed since 2003. If so, Western intelligence sources will be questioned.

The article discusses aerial strikes carried out by Israeli Army on Syrian Targets in Response to cross-border fire.

Israeli fighter jets and attack helicopters struck a number of military targets in Syria on Sunday in response to rocket fire at the Israeli-held section of the Golan Heights. The targets included two Syrian artillery batteries, a number of observation and intelligence posts and an SA-2 aerial defense battery, the Israeli military said. [Extracted from the article]

Gantz said Hezbollah was raising tensions with Israel to a point where the Iran-backed militia, whose extensive tunnel network under the Israeli border was recently disabled, is endangering Lebanon. Netanyahu's campaign has sought to discredit Gantz as a "leftist", a political slur in Israel that implies he'd give away the store in peace talks with the Palestinians. [Extracted from the article]

Donald Trump's snap decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria surprised allies and rivals alike, and has left Israel feeling more vulnerable to threats from its arch-enemy Iran. In response, Russia provided advanced anti-aircraft systems to Syria over U.S. and Israeli objections, and warned Israel to take care in Syria's skies. [Extracted from the article]

15 deaths come day after Turkey deal halting Syria offensive President Vladimir Putin sought to lower tensions after a Russian reconnaissance plane was downed mistakenly by Syrian forces fighting off an attack by Israeli warplanes even as his Defense Ministry warned it may respond to "hostile" actions by Israel. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the military forces of Israel which was jeopardized by the surprise attacks of Egypt and Syria. The chaos between Israel's military leaders is discussed. Generals have been blaming each other for the lack of preparedness, and tactical and strategic errors on the battlefield. Comments from major general Ariel Sharon who was called out of retirement, are presented where he bombarded his superiors with criticism for not being prepared in the war. Sharon also emphasized his accusations to the lieutenant general Haim Bar-Lev who lost the Southern Command, in an interview with American University professor Amos Perlmutter.

Syria's seven-year civil war leaves Iran at Israel's doorstep Israel has already carried out numerous strikes against Iranian targets in Syria and arms convoys bound for the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah, which is fighting alongside Assad's forces. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses Syria's claim that 38 troops were killed in Israeli air strikes near Abu Kamal, Syria, on June 18, 2018.

Israel has been warning against Iran's growing influence in Syria, and Iran had vowed to retaliate for deadly suspected Israeli airstrikes last month on Iranian positions there. While Israel has repeatedly clashed with Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed Lebanese militia, it was the first time Israel had directly accused Iran of firing toward Israeli-held territory. [Extracted from the article]

Syria has blamed Israel for repeated attacks on its soil There was no claim of responsibility, but Israel has repeatedly carried out missile strikes in Syria in the course of its seven-year civil war, and the U.S. earlier this month led a missile attack on Syrian military positions following the suspected use of chemical weapons by President Bashar Al-Assad's forces. [Extracted from the article]

Israel Says U.S. Not in Syria "Game" as Russia Seen Dominant (1) Over the past few years Netanyahu has made a number of visits to Russia to lay out Israel's red lines and ask Putin to rein in Iran. Yadlin, now head of Tel Aviv University's Institute for National Security Studies, doesn't expect Israel's salvation in Syria to come from the U.S. [Extracted from the article]

Army warns Israel of "grave consequences" to its actions AttributionAmy Teibel: editor primaryAbbas Al Lawati: editor secondaryDana Khraiche: by reporterAlaa Shahine: editor responsible. [Extracted from the article]

Israel has warned that Iran, Hezbollah entrenching in Syria Both Iran and Hezbollah are in Syria backing troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. [Extracted from the article]

Israel wants deal to exclude an Iranian presence in Syria Israel says Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah are working to entrench themselves militarily in neighboring Syria, where they're backing Syrian government troops, and it's rattled that a recent truce deal brokered by Russia and the U.S. doesn't block that. [Extracted from the article]

Since violence in Syria began in 2011 and devolved into civil war, Israel has been accused of carrying out occasional strikes targeting weapons convoys destined for Lebanon. Israel is concerned that Hezbollah and Iran, which are fighting alongside forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, are growing stronger as Assad gains the upper hand in the fighting. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the attacks by Syrian and Russian military forces to Israel which may start a clash with the Israeli military force on the Golan border.

Incident sparks exchange of fire across Israel-Lebanon border Hours after Kuntar's death was confirmed, three rockets fired from Lebanon struck open areas in Israel's north, the Israeli military said, with no injuries reported. [Extracted from the article]

Kuntar, convicted of murder, spent decades in Israel jail Attribution Amy Teibel: editor Nafeesa Syeed: by reporter Alisa Odenheimer: by reporter Calev Ben-David: assist Mark Williams: editor Alaa Shahine: editor responsible. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Prime Minister of Israel Binyamin Netanyahu's acknowledgement for Israel's military activities in Syria.

Putin Derides "Weak" U.S. Policy as Diplomats Discuss Syria (1) Kerry counters that Russia props up Assad's "murderous" regime Amid growing friction over the Russian military intervention that began Sept. 30, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry countered that Russia must make "good on its commitment, repeated many times, to help" the U.S.-led, 65-member coalition fighting to defeat Islamic State terrorists. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the warning issued by the Israeli Armed Forces (IAF) jets to Syrian helicopters and fighter planes to stop intruding on the no-fly zone in Golan under the Israeli-Syrian armistice agreements.