Defense Department rejects NYT report that military covered up deaths of civilians in attack on Islamic State stronghold, says troops thought only fighters were in the area

'They killed him in cold blood,' says mother of one of dozens of men whose murder by security agents is seen in footage; whereabouts of over 100,00 Syrians still unknown

TV says incident came as IAF fighters departed area after alleged strike last week and they were not in danger; move could signal a significant shift in Moscow's ties with Israel

Defense minister hints at recent raid attributed to Israel that 'completely destroyed' facility in Masyaf, says IDF preparing against Hezbollah and Hamas in Lebanon

Apparent underground site in Masyaf related to nearby research center that is repeatedly targeted hit in Friday's airstrikes, claims imaging service

State media claims a large number of missiles launched by jets over Masyaf; footage shows fire at site in area thought controlled by Iran-backed forces

Shelling reportedly targets area near Hader, north of Quneitra; unverified report claims 4 missiles launched from jet, months after Israel dropped leaflets warning troops in area

Tech company partners with US organization that delivers aid to Syrians to install 10 water units by end of year

In worrying development for Israel, now-abandoned bases transferred to IRGC and Hezbollah, as Moscow has been be main force in the country working to prevent Iranian expansion

Meeting with Supreme Leader Khamenei, Syrian president says strong relations between the countries serve as bulwark against 'Zionist influence' in Mideast