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Current trends in Syria and the Israeli national interest

Moderate Arab states are pursuing diplomacy likely to result in an Iran-controlled deep state alongside a nominal government.Opinion.

Syrian rebels demand anti-ISIS coalition stop airstrikes

Syrian National Council demands US-led coalition in Syria cease its airstrikes after allegedly killing 77 civilians in two days.

Syrian Opposition Group Rejects Peace Talks, Quits Bloc

Syrian National Council quits the Syrian National Coalition in protest over its attendance at the Geneva II talks.

Syrian National Council Rejects Geneva II Talks

Key group within Syria’s mainstream opposition reaffirms it will not attend the planned Geneva II peace talks.

Syrian Rebels Agree to Attend Geneva Peace Talks

Syrian National Coalition agrees to attend the proposed Geneva II conference, but sets some conditions.

Syrian Rebels Murder Hizbullah Men in Lebanon

A group of Syrian rebels claims it killed four Hizbullah terrorists across the border in Lebanon this week.

Syria's Muslim Brotherhood: There's No Extremism in Syria

"It is not true that extremists are in charge of liberated lands," says Syria's Muslim Brotherhood’s leader.

Syrian National Council Elects Prime Minister

Syria's main opposition National Council elects Ghassan Hitto as premier for swathes of rebel-held territory.

IDF on High Alert in the Golan Heights, Israel-Syria Border

IDF forces are on high alert in the Golan Heights as opposition forces begin to aim at a new target: Israel.

Syrian Groups Condemn Hizbullah Attack on Villages Near Lebanon

Opposition groups condemned an attack by Hizbullah fighters on 3 Syrian villages near the Lebanese border as an "unprecedented invasion."

Syrian Opposition Groups Agree on Unity Plan

Syrian opposition groups have agreed in principle on a plan to unite against President Bashar Al-Assad.

Syrian Opposition Factions Unite for Transition to Power

Syrian opposition forces both in the country and abroad are uniting to prepare for a transition to form a new government for Syria.

Main Water Supplies to Aleppo Cut Off

The main water supply to the northern city of Aleppo, Syria's commercial hub, has been cut off by government troops.

France Urges Syrian Rebels to Form Provisional Gov't

If Syria's opposition forms a provisional government, France will formally recognize it, President Francois Hollande vowed Monday.

Syrian Opposition: No Talks with 'Criminal' Assad

Senior member of the Syrian opposition rejects remarks that Syria is ready to discuss Assad's resignation.

Is Assad's Brother Maher Dead in Moscow?

Syria is denying a report that President Bashar al-Assad's feared brother Maher has died in a Moscow hospital.

Syrian Opposition Appeals to Mother Russia

Syrian opposition forces appeal to Moscow for intervention after UN and Arab League efforts fail to stop the slaughter by government troops.

France, Syrian Opposition Call for More Sanctions

More than 100 nations attended the Friends of Syria conference in Paris to discuss ways to topple President Bashar al-Assad.

Assad Targets Opposition Leaders with ‘Counter-Terrorism’ Laws

The Syrian regime ramps up its offensive; passes new counter-terror law, as opposition leaders discuss a 'post-Assad' Syria.

Turkish FM Urges Syrian Opposition to Unity

Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu warned Syria's often fractious opposition against discord saying only al-Assad would benefit

Opposition Leader: Assad Should Transfer Power to Deputy

The new leader of Syria's exiled opposition calls President Bashar al-Assad to transfer power to his deputy.

US Officials: Assad is Winning

US intelligence reports indicate Syrian president Bashar al-Assad isn't going anywhere as the world refuses to back the rebels.

Syrian Army Seizes City Despite 'Peace Plan'

Syrian Army troops have taken control of the central city of Kalat el-Mudik despite the government having allegedly accepted a peace plan.

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 Rebels Armed By Regime Militias

The Free Syrian Army says it has a cash-flow problem and is funded by ordinary citizens; and buys its guns from militias 'loyal' to Assad.

Syrian National Council Launches Website

The Syrian National Council has launched a website as the Free Syrian Army pledges to escalate its operations.

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.

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.

UN Official: Syria 'On Cusp of Civil War'

The Syrian National Council and Free Syrian Army agreed to cooperate; top UN rights official says Syria is approaching 'civil war.'

BBC: Jordan's King Advises Assad to Resign

Jordanian King Abdullah II has publicly called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down in an interview with the BBC.

Turkey Evacuates Diplomats' Families from Damascus

Turkey has decided to evacuate the families of diplomats in Damascus after its embassy was attacked.

Turning Syria into Libya

Turkey Working to Impose the Libyan Model on Syria

How Turkey is working to create the civilian and military parallels between Lybia and Syria.

Help Wanted: Syrian Opposition Leader

Just days after forming a 140-member national council, Syrian protesters say they want a leader to take the reigns and lead them to freedom.

Syrian Dissidents Form National Council

Syrian dissidents have formed a national council to lead the opposition to Bashar al-Assad's regime.