Elul 25, 5776, 9/28/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
Syrian civil war U.S.: Unclear if Russia stopped using Iranian baseState Dept. acknowledges reports that Russia ended its use of an Iranian air base to strike Syria, says it's unclear if they are true. UN official blasts 'sinful' carnage in AleppoUN top aid official Stephen O'Brien voices anger at world powers' inability to agree on a truce to allow aid into Syria's second city. Israel strikes SyriaAfter mortar fire landed in the Golan Heights, the Israeli Air Force struck back. Iran blocks Russia for 'showing off'Iran has ended Russia's use of an Iranian air base, says Russia will need to ask "permission" for future use. Truce in Hasakeh? Kurds deny a deal was reachedSyria's military says a truce deal was reached with the Kurds in the city of Hasakeh, while Kurdish source says talks are still ongoing. Syrian pound drops sharply against US dollarThe value of the Syrian pound fell sharply over the weekend due to petroleum shortage as a result the war ravaging the country. Kurds advance in Syria city after mediation failsKurdish forces fighting regime troops in city of Hasakeh, while cooperating in other arenas against ISIS, as convoluted civil war continues. More than 300 civilians dead in AleppoMore than 300 civilians have been killed in a three-week surge of fighting and bombardment in devastated city of Aleppo. U.S. scrambles jets to protect advisers in SyriaFighters sent to protect U.S. advisers working with Kurdish forces after Syrian regime jets bombed the area. Russia: We did not bomb this boy's homeRussia says the viral Aleppo video shows a neighborhood out of bounds for its pilots, suggests rebel home-made rockets are to blame.Watch: Too shocked to cryAn Aleppo boy sits alone and bloodied in an ambulance while rescue workers try to save his family from their bombed home. Russia in Syria: We will honor the UN 'pause'Russia has announced its intent to join a proposed UN weekly ceasefire to aid civilians embroiled in the Syrian conflict. Wounded boy becomes latest symbol of Syrian warSyrian child recovered from rubble after air raid in Aleppo becomes latest internet sensation symbolizing human cost of ongoing civil war. Amnesty denounces abuse in Syrian jailsAmnesty International says Syrian authorities are committing torture on a "massive scale" in government prisons. How was wounded Syrian hurt by Israeli weapon?Israeli doctors surprised to discover that a wounded Syrian had been injured by an Israeli weapon. 'Russian bombing from Iran unfortunate'United States bemoans Russia's use of an Iranian air base to launch a bombing raid in Syria, but says Moscow gave an advance warning. 'Aleppo one of most devastating modern conflicts'Russia, U.S., ISIS, Hezbollah, Syria and others battle at expense of suffering civilian population. Russian warplanes bomb Syria from Iranian baseRussian Defense Ministry announces that Russian air force used an Iranian base for an airstrike against Jihadist forces in Syria. Russia close to joining forces with U.S. in AleppoRussian Defense Minister says his country is close to joining forces with the United States around Syria's ravaged second city. More than 30 Syrians killed in ISIS suicide blastISIS claims responsibility for suicide bombing that claimed the lives of 32 rebels near Turkey-Syria border. Dozens dead as warplanes pound north SyriaRussian and Syrian regime batter rebel-controlled areas in Aleppo and surrounding areas, killing at least 45 civilians. ISIS frees hundreds of 'human shields' in SyriaISIS releases hundreds of civilians they used as human shields while fleeing a crumbling stronghold in northern Syria. ISIS abducts 2,000 civilians in north SyriaISIS jihadists kidnap around 2,000 civilians to use as "human shields" in Manbij. Saudi women, children, caught trying to join ISISAuthorities returned three women and seven children to Saudi Arabia, after they attempted to cross into Syria to join ISIS. France concerned over chemical attack in SyriaFrance alarmed at reports of a deadly chemical attack in the Syrian battleground city of Aleppo. Russia searching for solutions for war-torn AleppoRussia is considering expanding a three-hour daily ceasefire in Aleppo. UN: A 48-hour halt in fighting was needed to bring in aid. Syrian civil war coming to a head in AleppoRegime and rebel forces dig in for protracted battle in battered Aleppo, formerly the economic and cultural crown jewel of the country. UN: Two million at risk of siege in AleppoUN demands "humanitarian pause" in fighting between regime forces and rebels in Aleppo so as to bring in food and medical supplies. US-backed fighters savor Manbij victory over ISISVictorious Kurdish forces root out final ISIS vestiges after bloody battle for city of Manbij. Rebel alliance launches battle to retake Aleppo"Army of Conquest" announces the start of a battle to recapture the whole of Aleppo. Fighting in Aleppo after rebels 'break siege'Siege of Aleppo partially lifted after rebel groups break through regime forces, now other areas in danger of encirclement by rebels. Russian drone invaded Israeli airspacePutin admits drone which entered Israeli airspace was Russian, not Syrian. Despite three attempts, IDF failed to shoot down the aircraft.Syria: At least 10 killed in air strikes in IdlibBarrage of air strikes near a hospital in northwestern Syria kills at least 10 civilians. Russia fires back at Obama's criticism on SyriaRussia accuses Washington of lacking trust in Moscow and not behaving as a true partner. Obama: Putin can't be trusted on SyriaU.S. President vows to crush ISIS in Iraq and Syria, but says he doubts Russian President can be trusted in helping. UN hopes for progress in days for Syria talksThe UN voiced hope Thursday that developments "in the next few days" could pave the way for new Syria peace talks. OPCW concerned over chlorine attack near AleppoChemical weapons watchdog voices concern over reports of a chlorine gas attack in which 24 people were injured.Syrian regime forces close in on AleppoSyrian regime forces, backed by heavy Russian air raids, recaptured hilltops and villages on the southwest edges of Aleppo. Jihadist rebels repelled from AleppoFierce fighting between Russian forces and rebels continues after rebels attempted to invade Aleppo overnight. Kerry helpless as Russia refuses to rein in AssadJohn Kerry calls on Russia to 'restrain' Assad's war campaigns on the date they had planned to meet at the negotiating table. Syria: Rebel shelling kills 28 civilians in AleppoShells fired by Syrian rebel groups kills at least 28 civilians in southwestern districts in Aleppo. 5 killed as Russian military chopper downedRussian helicopter gunned down outside of Aleppo, Syria following 'humanitarian mission'. All aboard were killed. UN invites Syria to new peace talksUN deputy Syria envoy invites Damascus to new peace talks with the opposition at the end of August. Jihadists launch offensive in AleppoJihadist forces allied to rebels attack regime forces south and southwest of Aleppo. Syria: Maternity ward bombed in IdlibMaternity hospital supported by Save the Children bombed in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, causing casualties and damage.Calls grow for Syria regime to end Aleppo siegeAid agencies urgently call on Bashar al-Assad regime to allow for supplies and civilians to come in and out of the besieged city. Is Russia a better friend to Israel than the U.S.?Israeli jets attacked Russian-protected Syria this week. Would U.S. have allowed the same? Int'l coalition to investigate civilian deathsInternational coalition fighting ISIS opens investigation into air strikes near Manbij which may have claimed civilian lives.UN envoys eyes August date for new Syria talksUN's Syria envoy, Staffan de Mistura, voices hope that peace talks could restart next month. 'I am a Syrian Jew'Syrian Jewish refugee in Sweden talks of his experience growing up as a Syrian Jew, and his desire to return, one day, to Syria. Car bomb in Damascus wounds several peopleCar bomb blast hits area of Damascus housing several government buildings. Syrian mortar shell strikes Golan HeightsMortar shell believed to be spillover from Syrian civil war, but IDF says it holds Assad regime responsible for any such incident. Rocket fire kills at least 8 in Syrian capitalFighting continues in bloody Syrian civil war, as rebel forces fire rockets into the heart of Damascus, killing 8 and wounding 20. UN pleads for weekly 48-hour truce in Syria's AlepThe UN called for a 48-hour truce in besieged Aleppo, Syria, in order to send aid to the civilians. Al Qaeda in Syria executes 14 regime fightersExecutions carried out in response to regime incursion on rebel-held territory near Damascus.Syria activists protest over fatal coalition raidsAfter airstrikes by US-led coalition kill at least 56 civilians near ISIS-held Manbij, Syrian activists call for worldwide protest.Syrian opposition calls to stop air strikesSyria's opposition appeals to coalition fighting ISIS to halt its air strikes after dozens of civilians killed in raids. |
