Government's victory in ancient city marked turning point in conflict, but left country's former economic capital mostly destroyed in intense fighting with rebels

The author of 'The Aleppo Codex' writes in Tablet how a new virtual reality exhibit brings to life the Great Synagogue, and the great collapse of multinational Jewish life

Despite the carnage in Ukrainian cities, drawing comparisons to destruction in Syria and Chechnya, analysts say Russia has not unleashed all its airpower during invasion

Ancient communal bathing sites, powered by diesel and firewood, enable residents to soak at leisure in hot water rarely available in their homes

Bennett says that even with Lebanon's 'unfortunate' economic collapse, Jerusalem will retaliate; Gantz calls on international community to act to restore stability

One rocket intercepted, second projectile falls in open area, no damage or casualties reported; sirens come after reported Israeli airstrikes in northern Syria

Damascus claims to repel Israeli raids; no immediate reports of casualties or damage; IDF does not comment

Satellite images show one building completely destroyed, another damaged following last week's reported bombing near Aleppo

Official SANA news agency claims air defenses downed incoming missiles in area of populous northern city; no reports of casualties or damage

Earlier this month airstrikes attributed to Israel targeted presumed missile workshop in area