On October 6, President Trump ordered U.S. troops to leave the contested area of northeastern Syria. Just three days later, Turkey began an offensive on Syria displacing thousands of Syrians and Kurds living in the region.
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Thousands of Christians Flee Syria as Violence Continues between Turkey and Syria
Thousands of Christians, Kurds and Yazidis are fleeing parts of Syria as violence continues between Turkey’s forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Criticism of President Trump’s Syria Decision Escalates: How Should Christians Relate to Him?
Turkey is continuing its offensive on Kurdish-held areas of northern Syria this morning. The BBC reports that at least eleven civilians have died while tens of thousands have fled their homes. The offensive began two days ago after President Trump moved American troops out of the area.
15 Killed, 21 Injured in Israeli Air Strike against Syria
At least 15 people were killed around the outskirts of Damascus after Israel carried out an air strike against Syrian forces over the weekend.
FBI Arrests Syrian Refugee Planning to Bomb Christian Church in Pittsburg in the Name of ISIS
The FBI arrested a Syrian refugee on Wednesday who was planning to bomb a Pittsburg church in the name of ISIS.
Israel Strikes Back at Syria after Syrians Allegedly Attacked an Israeli Combat Plane
A Syrian soldier was killed and another injured Monday after an attack on a military post in Syria.
President Trump Will Leave 200 Troops in Syria to Keep the Peace
Following his December announcement saying that he would be pulling all U.S. troops out of Syria, President Trump has decided to leave 200 troops in the Middle Eastern country in order to keep the peace.
Israel Launches Iron Dome Missile System to Tel Aviv
Israel launched the Iron Dome missile system to Tel Aviv on Thursday as conflict rose between Syria and Hamas in Gaza.
Benjamin Netanyahu Confirms Airstrike on Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that an airstrike by the country had hit hundreds of Iranian and Hezbollah targets in Syria.
