Arab League

US rejects Egyptian plan:

'Gaza not suitable for human living'

US rejects Egypt's proposal approved at the Arab League summit, clarifies that President Trump still stands behind his plan to relocate Gazans.

Syria’s President invited to Arab League summit

Syria's newly appointed President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, invited to attend emergency Arab League summit in Cairo on March 4, a significant step in rebuilding Syria's relations with the Arab world following the fall of Assad.

Arab League warns Iran against ‘fuelling strife’ in Syria

Arab League urges Iran to avoid actions that could inflame tensions in Syria, following the ouster of Tehran's ally Bashar Al-Assad.

Arab League:

'We no longer classify Hezbollah as a terrorist group'

The Arab League formally branded Hezbollah as a terrorist organization in 2016, but has now backtracked on that decision.

Arab League supports anti-Israel lawsuit at ICJ

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit affirms his "full support" for South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at in The Hague.

After more than a decade:

Syria participates in Arab League meeting

Syria takes part in Arab League preparatory session ahead of Friday's summit in Saudi Arabia.

Nearly a decade later:

Saudi Arabia and Syria restore ties

Saudi Arabia and Syria to resume diplomatic work in each other's countries, after Syria readmitted to Arab League.

More than 11 years later:

Arab League reinstates Syria

Arab League welcomes back Syria's government after a more than decade-long suspension.

Arab diplomats to discuss Syria's return to Arab League

The pan-Arab bloc froze Syria's membership in November 2011 over the bloody government crackdown on protesters.

Jordan's Foreign Minister:

'Syria should soon be able to return to the Arab League'

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says Syria has enough votes to regain its Arab League seat, but many challenges lie ahead.

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'Syria will return to the Arab League - but not yet'

Syria's membership in the Arab League was suspended in 2011 due to its crackdown on protesters.

Why ban the PLO - and Confederate - flags?

Flags have power and it can be negative. Think Nazi Germany's swastika flag or the USSR's hammer and sickle. Op-ed.

Arab League: Israel is 'playing with fire' on Temple Mount

Arab League threatens a 'crisis with the Arab and Muslim world' over Israel's increased security measures on the Temple Mount.

Abbas to propose new peace initiative at upcoming Arab summit

Offers new 'Palestinian issue' solutions in light of 'settlement expansion' and international withdrawal from support for two-state solution

INTO THE FRAY: “The only relevant question…”

So, Who is the Arab League?

Palestine - and the World's Collective "Amnesia"

Arab League Offers Assad Safe Exit

A ministerial committee of the Arab League has offered embattled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad a safe-exit if he agrees to step down.

Arab League to Press UN Security Council on Syria

As violence continues unabated in Syria, the Arab League is set to ask the United Nations to take measures to protect civilians

Israel to Demand Justice for Jewish Refugees

Israel has decided to launch an awareness campaign highlighting the injustice done to Jewish refugees from Arab lands.

Arab League Calls on Syria to Halt Violence

The Arab League wants to resolve the crisis in Syria, but Damascus refuses to consider the 22-nation body's appeal until it is reinstated.

Even 'Peace Now' Getting Fed Up With Arab Officials?

Peace Now's Lara Friedman relays her dissatisfaction with the failure of Arab officials to acknowledge Jewish rights to Jerusalem.

EU Backs Arab League in Call for Syria Peace-Keepers

The European Union says it supports a peace-keeping mission to Syria, but Russia says Damascus must agree first; fighting continues

Arab League Calls for UN Intervention in Syria

The Arab League is ready to break all ties with Bashar al-Assad - and to call in the UN to tame, if not remove, him

UN Security Council Discusses Syrian "Killing Machine"

Security Council meets to debate a draft resolution on Syria which calls for President Bashar Assad to step down. Will Russia veto?

Syria Condemns Arab League Pullout

The Syrian government has condemned a decision by the Arab League to pull its monitors from the raging civil war zone.

Ongoing Violence Causes Arab League to End Syria Mission

The Arab League suspends its monitoring mission in Syria because of the growing violence in the country.

Arab League to Bring Syria Plan to UN

The Arab League will submit its peace plan on Syria to the United Nations Security Council early next week.

Syria Agrees to Extend Arab League's Observer Mission

Syria agrees to extend the mandate of the Arab League observer mission by a month, as violence continues.

Russia: 'We Can Do No More' for Syria

Moscow has reached its limit and says it can "do no more" to help Syria's President Bashar al-Assad remain in power.

Arab League Plan Calls for Assad to Resign

The Arab League's path forward in Syria: Assad will delegate powers to his vice president after national unity government is formed.

Arab League Extends Syria Observer Mandate By 1 Month

The 22-member Arab League has officially voted to extend the mandate of the observer mission to Syria by one month.

Arab League Mulls Renewal of Monitor Mission in Syria

The Arab League is considering whether to end or renew the mission of 165 observers sent to Syria in hopes of deterring government murder.

Syrian Gov't Forces Kill Leading Activists

Four leading anti-government activists were killed Thursday by Assad loyalist forces in an ambush in the northwestern Idlib province.

Syrian Women Tried to Seduce Arab League Observers

Syria threatened Arab League observers with death and used women to try to seduce them, an Algerian delegate says.

Qatar Favors Military Intervention in Syria

Qatar favors sending Arab troops to stop the Syrian regime from killing its people, its leader says.

Arab League Chief Warns Against Civil War in Syria

Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby: Assad is not complying with our plan. If the violence continues, it may turn into civil war.

Arab League Reconsiders Observer Mission

The Arab League is rethinking its observer mission and may decide to pull its monitors from Syria.

Syria's Assad Rallies Supporters in Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appeared in public Wednesday in Damascus for the first time in months to rally supporters.

Mob Attacks Kuwaiti Observers in Syria

An unidentified mob in Latakia injured two Kuwaiti military officers attached to the Arab League observer mission in Syria.

Arab League Tells Syria to Stop Violence But Won't Call in UN

Arab League demands that the Syrian government stop all violence and allow more monitors in. The UN is out of the picture, for now.

Slaughter of Innocents Continues in Syria

At least 16 people died Sunday by mid-day in Syria, including two who were tortured by government forces, human rights activists said.

Arab League Meets to Decide: Time to Invite UN to Syria?

The Arab League is meeting in Cairo Sunday to decide whether it's time to invite the United Nations to join its mission to Syria.

Report: Assad Pulls Tanks from Syrian Cities

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has withdrawn tanks and heavy weapons from cities but his forces continue to kill unarmed protesters.

Arab League: Assad Making Observer Mission a 'Mockery'

The 88-member Arab Parliament has called for the Arab League to withdraw its observers from Syria saying it is 'giving Assad a cover'

Arab League Advisory Board Says 'Pull Monitors From Syria'

An advisory board within the 22-nation Arab League is warning the organization to yank its monitors from Syria.

Syria: At Least 32 Dead in Clashes Around the Country

At least 32 people dead in Syria after thousands took to the streets to protest.

Syrian Troops Filmed Firing on Protesters

As tens of thousands took to the streets in Syria on Friday, film has surfaced of security forces firing on civilians near observers.

Maher Assad, Brother of Syrian President, Missing

Maher Assad, the brother of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is reported by Arab media as missing.

Syria: Arab Monitors Revisit Homs; Violence Continues

As Arab monitors visit the city of Homs, the violence continues throughout Syria. Assad urged to allow monitors complete their mission.

Assad Pulls Troops Out of Homs to Impress Monitors

In what observers say is a 'shell-game,' Syria has pulled its forces out of Homs just in time for Arab League observers to visit.

Report: Syrian Gov't Troops Shoot at Arab League Monitor

Syrian government forces shot an Arab League monitor Monday night, leading observers to question whether to continue their mission.

Dozens Die Ahead of Monitors' Arrival in Syria

Nearly two dozen Syrians were killed Monday as more Arab League monitors were scheduled to arrive in the country.

Arab League Sends Advance Team to Syria

The Arab League has sent a 10-member advance team to Syria to ensure that monitors will have free access across the country.

Syrian Army Deserters Mowed Down by Machine Guns in Idlib

Dozens of Syrian Army soldiers were shot to death Monday as they fled their base in an attempt to desert in the province of Idlib.

UN Condemns Syria

The United Nations has voted to condemn the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for its murderous nine-month campaign of violence.

Syria Signs Arab League Proposal as Carnage Continues

Assad’s troops continued to kill opponents Monday while he agrees to an Arab League proposal to send observers.

Syrian Opposition Calls General Strike, Fears Bloodbath

Syrian opposition forces call a general strike hoping to hasten the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, despite fears of a bloodbath.

Assad's 'Mexican Standoff' with the Arab League

Syria's president accepts monitors to ensure his troops end violence, but only if the Arab League agrees not to enforce its own deal.

US, French Ambassadors Return to Damascus

The U.S. and France have both returned their ambassadors to Damascus this week as the world hopes to see democracy in Syria.