On Thursday the United States said it was hoping to hear from Iran and Assad's other main ally, Russia, on whether they would be ready to abandon the Syrian leader.

The official’s comments came as New Zealand met with National Security Council head Yossi Cohen to discuss the country’s draft UN resolution calling on the sides to return to talks.

With the US reducing its footprint in the Middle East, Russia is stepping up and it isn’t asking anyone what they think – not least Israel, as this week’s aerial strikes on the Syrian Golan show.

Ahmed Manasra facing blame, indictment, for attack that wounded two Israelis, despite earlier denial of involvement.

According to the IDF, new security checks will be implemented gradually and will help deter terror attacks.

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After ramming him over, an officer armed with what appears to be a rifle strikes the Palestinian in the head.

Premier posted a clarification on his personal Facebook page Friday which stated that he had no intent to diminish the Fuhrer's responsibility for the genocide.