The Latest Breaking News from Syria

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On Day 73 of the war between Israel and Hamas, a hacking group, reported by local media to be "Israel-linked," has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Iranian gas stations Monday after Iran's oil minister said around 70% of the gas pumps in the country were out of service.

The targeting of hospitals and medical workers is a fact of modern warfare — in Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Gaza and Israel. International law say such attacks are unacceptable. Are there any consequences?

However, human rights group says UK lagging behind other western nations in repatriating families who lived under IS

Jordanian troops have clashed with dozens of drug smugglers along the country's northern border with Syria, leaving several dead including one soldier while another was wounded

One Jordanian soldier was killed and another injured in shootout near border with Syria.

Moayad Salami crossed from Russia into Finland after treacherous journey from Syria – but now the border has closed

As Syria slowly reentered the Arab fold, it mended relations with Hamas, but that doesn’t necessarily mean much.

U.S. and Iraqi officials say a rocket attack at the sprawling U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has caused minor damage but no casualties