If al-Nusra Front captures key crossing, it would cut off another crucial supply line to US-backed Syrian rebels

Maj-Gen. Yair Naveh, Maj-Gen. Gadi Eizenkot are front-runners to succeed Benny Gantz as chief of general staff

The Guardian: Former MI6 counter-terror expert says jihadists will have a hard time trying to control dissent

Despite pledges of protection from Israeli brethren, military sends clear message to residents of pro-Assad village of Hader

Border police find hoard used by rioters in Silwan; bus driver injured by stone-throwers in capital

While life remains difficult for areas under regime control, Syrians are learning to cope with new realities

Republicans, eager to make midterm elections mandate on unpopular president, expect to win big in November

Two fighter jets attack Islamic State targets near Fallujah