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Damascus skies erupt with service to air missile fire as the U.S. launches an attack on Syria targeting different parts of the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria, early Saturday, April 14, 2018. Syrias capital has been rocked by loud explosions that lit up the sky with heavy smoke as U.S. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes in retaliation for the countrys alleged use of chemical weapons. (Photo: AP)

Israeli official justifies US-led strikes on Syria

Tensions have been running high between Israel and its arch-foe Iran, a key backer of the Syrian regime.

14 April 2018 2:55 PM IST

Toward the start of the Syrian civil war, the Israeli military established a number of red lines, which if violated would result in a retaliatory strike, including any attacks, either intentional or otherwise, against Israel. (Photo: ANI

4 killed, 7 injured in Israeli attack in Syria

In recent years, Israel has carried out 100 strikes in Syria alleging it of violating red lines'.

1 July 2019 3:47 PM IST

Amnesty said the practices amounted to war crimes and crimes against humanity, but were likely still taking place. (

Syria regime hanged 13,000 in notorious prison: Amnesty

Most of the victims were civilians believed to be opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

7 Feb 2017 11:05 AM IST