PM hails death of jihadist leader as ‘an important milestone’ but warns ‘the battle is still ahead of us’; FM Katz says it sends message 'terror can be defeated'

US president confirms Abu Bakr al-Bahgdadi detonated suicide vest during raid, killing himself and three of his children

Trump to give "major statement" after cryptic tweet of 'something big'; report coincides with accounts of heavy fighting in area

Turkey and Kurdish-led SDF also fighting despite truce; clashes underscore risk of spiraling violence as multiple armies jostle for position in volatile border region

Defense Department announcement comes as Trump draws criticism for vowing to protect Syria's fuel reserves even as he heralds withdrawal of American troops

Lt. Gen. Kohavi says Iran behind main threats facing Israel, identifies Syria and Lebanon as primary areas of concern

Syrians in Kurdish-held areas hurl potatoes, obscenities at American forces amid strong feeling of abandonment over withdrawal from country

Convoy crosses Tigris River en route to Arbil, capital of the autonomous Kurdistan Region; NYT reports Trump leaning toward keeping contingent of about 200 troops in eastern Syria

Invoking past persecution of Jews, member of Syrian Democratic Forces expresses confidence the Jewish state will not neglect Syrian Kurds' plight

Two days before ceasefire with Turkey expires, troops leave Sarrin base on edge of proposed 'safe zone'