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Syrian state media says that Israeli airstrikes have killed three soldiers close to Damascus.
2022-05-20

Israel launches airstrikes against IRGC and Hezbollah bases near Damascus, Syria.
2021-01-6

The Israeli Air Force launches an air raid on Iranian targets in the Syrian capital Damascus. Syrian state media says the Air Defense Force intercepted several missiles.
2020-02-13

The Israel Defense Forces say their Air Force strikes multiple Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Aqraba near the Syrian capital Damascus. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims an Iranian attack on Israel using armed drones to be imminent. Syria says it repels the attack and shoots down most of the attackers' rockets.
2019-08-24

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) destroys a Syrian S-200 anti-aircraft battery near Damascus after it fired on its aircraft patrolling in Lebanese air space on a reconnaissance mission.
2017-10-16

Two shells hit the Russian embassy in Syria's capital Damascus, as hundreds of pro-government supporters rallied outside in support of Russian airstrikes. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the shelling as "a terrorist act."
2015-10-13

Syrian civil war: At least 19 people are killed across Syria in ongoing violence on Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. President Assad makes a public appearance, praying in Damascus. Lakhdar Brahimi accepts to become the new UN envoy.
2012-08-19

2011 Syrian uprising: Two rocket-propelled grenades hit the headquarters of Syria's ruling Ba'ath Party in Damascus amid ongoing anti-government protests.
2011-11-20

2011 Syrian uprising: Explosions and gunfire are reported in the Syrian capital Damascus.
2011-11-17

Rival Palestinian parties Fatah and Hamas accuse each other for the failure to resolve the conflict between them in the second round meeting held in Damascus, Syria. [http:--www.jpost.com-MiddleEast-Article.aspx?id=195234 ("The Jerusalem Post") ]
2010-11-14