Israeli forces have pushed into Syria south of the capital Damascus and said they will remain there indefinitely.

Russia maintains two key military bases in Syria, including an air base in Hmeimim and a naval base in Tartous.

Israeli forces have reportedly advanced deep into southern Syria, reaching approximately 16 miles southwest of Damascus, two regional security officials and a Syrian security source have told Reuters.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 162 civilians were "executed" in a coastal region linked to ousted ...