Syrian civil war

Rights Group: Ten Syrian Soldiers Killed in IAF Airstrikes

Retaliatory measures for explosion in Golan Heights leave rights groups, Damascus grumbling about IDF response to the spillover.

Syrian Infant Gets Top-Notch Israeli Heart Care

A Syrian infant who was treated for heart disease in Israel has been released, after she underwent treatment for two months.

Watch: IDF Camera Catches Syrian Blitz of Rebel-Held City

Terrifying footage already released shows moment dozens of rockets slammed indiscriminately into a civilian area.

Syria: At Least 31 Dead in Latest 'Barrel Bomb' Attack on Aleppo

Syrian government helicopters drop barrel bombs on Aleppo, killing at least 31 people including several children.

Defense Experts Warn Israel of Possible ISIS Threat

Expert: battle between Islamist, Iraqi forces can snowball to cause terrorism closer to home - and IDF should prepare itself in the interim.

Obama Supports Training for Syrian Opposition, Says Official

Obama's nominee as Qatar ambassador: the administration supports plan to provide military training to moderate Syrian opposition.

Alarm as Iraq's Second City, US Equipment, Seized by Islamists

Iraqi PM calls state of emergency as Islamic State of Iraq and Levant rout security forces in Mosul; could have far-reaching implications.

Assad Announces Amnesty for 'Terrorist' Prisoners

Syria's President announces amnesty for those accused under the country's anti-terrorism law - meaning those opposed to his regime.

Susan Rice Hints U.S. Providing Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Obama’s National Security Adviser says that the United States is providing "lethal aid" to the moderate Syrian rebels.

Nasrallah: Any Solution in Syria Must Include Assad

Head of Hezbollah says that Assad's re-election proves that any solution to the country's conflict "begins and ends" with him.

G7 to Focus on Syria Foreign Fighters after Brussels Attack

Officials say anti-Semitic terrorist attack at Brussels Jewish Museum illustration of threat from Islamists returning from Syria.

France Sounds Alarm Over 'Made-in-France' Jihadists

French officials wake up to the dangerous role of foreign nationals in the Syrian Civil War, as trial of Brussels shooter continues.

Syrian 'Elections' Begin

No one has any doubt that Syrian President Bashar Assad will win a third term. 'It's a coronation of Assad,' says an expert.

Activists Read the Names of Syria Victims

Activists begin reading the names of 100,000 people killed in Syria outside UN headquarters, hoping it will become a global protest.

Analysts Debate Long-Term Effects of Islamists in Europe

Politicians, security experts weigh if the EU severely underestimated the risks Islamist pose to the West, compare Belgium attack to 9/11.

Jewish Leaders Call for Stronger Security in Europe

World Jewish Congress president calls for protection against Islamists 'taught to kill,' one week after Brussels shooting.

Syria: Jihadist Rebels Kill 102-Year-Old

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant kills a 102-year-old Alawite and his entire family.

Brussels Linked to Syria?

Prosecuter: Brussels Shooter Claimed Responsibility in Video

Mehdi Nemmouche, fresh from Syria, showed off arms, bragged about Jewish museum shooting in typical 'terror boast' video.

Suspected 19-Year-Old Terrorist Arrested in London

Police at Heathrow Airport in London arrest a 19-year-old man suspected of "Syria-related" terror offences.

State Department Confirms U.S. Citizen Carried Out Syria Attack

The United States confirms it believes an American citizen carried out a suicide bombing within Syria.

Barrel Bombs Have Killed Nearly 2,000 in Syria's Aleppo

Monitoring group says five months of air raids on Aleppo have killed nearly 2,000 civilians, more than a quarter of them children.

Former Iranian Elite Officer Killed in Syria

Iranian media says a former officer in the Revolutionary Guards was "martyred" in Syria.

UN Mulling Resolution on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

UN Security Council considering resolution to authorize cross-border aid deliveries into Syria at four points without government consent.

American Citizen May Have Carried Out Syria Suicide Bombing

U.S. officials believe an American citizen carried out a suicide bombing in Syria on behalf of an Al-Qaeda-linked group.

Obama Close to Authorizing Training for Syrian Rebels

Officials say Obama is close to authorizing a military-led mission to train moderate Syrian rebels.

Cleared for Publication

Israeli Arab Arrested for Helping Relatives Join Syrian Rebels

Negev resident helped two relatives over the Turkish border and into Syria, Shin Bet says, using social networks.

Syria Expels Jordanian Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Move

Syria responds to Jordan’s expelling of its ambassador by expelling a Jordanian diplomat from Damascus.

Terrorist Released in Tannenbaum Deal Killed

A terrorist released by Israel in the deal to return Elhanan Tannenbaum has been killed fighting in Syria.

Jordan Dumps Syrian Ambassador to Amman

Jordan expelled Syria's ambassador to the country for fomenting dissent against the Kingdom on social media.

Dozens of Syrian Soldiers Killed in Four Suicide Bombings

Al Qaeda rebel group launches offensive ahead of presidential elections denounced as 'farcical'.

Syria: More Than 30 Dead in Mortar Attack on Assad Rally

At least 39 people killed in a mortar bomb attack on an election campaign tent packed with supporters of President Bashar Al-Assad.

Deputy Hezbollah Leader: Israel is the Greatest Enemy

Hezbollah says that despite its heavy involvement in Syria, Israel remains the central enemy.

Syrian Opposition Head: US to Supply More Weapons 'Within Weeks'

Syrian National Coalition head Ahmed Al-Jarba claims success after tour of US to lobby for more arms; meanwhile, regime making gains.

Russia to Veto Another UN Resolution on Syria

Russia says it will veto a UN resolution to refer the Syrian conflict to the International Criminal Court.

Iraq: Jihadis Vow to 'Conquer Jerusalem From You, Oh Jews!'

Video of foreign jihadists in Iraq promising to conquer Jerusalem, Rome,once more highlights concerns over Islamists in Syria.

Syria Death Toll Tops 160,000 and Counting

The death toll in Syria’s three-year conflict has exceeded 160,000 and no end is in sight, says an activist group.

Arutz Sheva Special Report

Who Are the Syrian Rebels - And Are They a Threat to Israel?

As Syria's civil war enters its 4th year, just what would be the implications of a rebel victory for Israel's security?

Chief of Syria Air Defenses Killed

General Hussein Ishaq struck down in Mleiha, in 'important psychological blow' to the regime.

Watch: Dozens of Missiles Rain Down on Syrian City

Activist in Nawa, near border with Israel, captures terrifying moment regime forces rain down missiles on the city.

Iran Recruiting Afghans to Fight in Syria

Wall Street Journal reveals that Iran is recruiting Afghans to fight in Syria, in exchange for money and Iranian residency.

Kerry: 'Raw Data' Suggests Syria Used Chlorine Gas

U.S. Secretary of State says he has seen “raw data” indicating that the Syrian government has used chlorine gas in a “number of instances”.

'Jihad is as Canadian as Maple Syrup'

A Canadian who joined the fighting in Syria taunts Canada's government, says number of Canadian jihadists is growing.

Syria Denies Using Chlorine Gas Against Civilians

"Chlorine gas has never been used by the government," claims Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister in an interview.

Syria: Presidential Campaign Starts as Civil War Rages

Campaigning begins for Syria's June 3 presidential election, in which Assad will face two opponents.

Hagel to Travel to Israel, Discuss Iran and Syria

U.S. Defense Secretary will fly to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel for talks on Iran's nuclear program and Syria's civil war.

Kerry Supports Syrian Opposition, Mum on Request for Arms

Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Syrian opposition chief in Washington, but makes no mention of the rebels' plea for heavy weapons.

Aleppo: Rebels Claim Huge Explosion Which Demolished Regime HQ

Islamic Front claims it carried out second major attack on regime forces in as many days; may indicate a new stage in the rebellion.

Watch: Jordanian Commentators Demolish Studio

Two Jordanian commentators got into a heated television debate about the Syrian civil war and proceeded to tear down the studio.

Syrian Opposition Head: We Need Weapons to Beat Assad

During a visit to Washington, Syrian opposition leader says rebels need "efficient weapons" to deal with Assad.

Watch: Huge Tunnel Bomb Kills 30 in Syria

Syrian rebels place 40 tons of explosive under checkpoint in northwestern Syria.

Egyptian TV: Simpsons Episode Proves Syria War is a Conspiracy

Egyptian television channel cites a scene from "The Simpsons" as proof that the United States caused the Arab Spring revolutions.

Syria: 74 Jihadists Killed in Inter-rebel Fighting

Fighting continues among rivals Al-Nusra Front and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Assad to Face Two Candidates in Election

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad will face two other candidates in June presidential election. 21 other candidates deemed ineligible.

'Iran's Front Lines are in Southern Lebanon'

Iranian official hails 'axis of power' of Hezbollah, Iraq, Syria in 'fight against Zionist enemy.'

Assad Urges Cooperation with Aid Organizations

Syrian President urges bodies tasked with providing relief to increase cooperation with international and local organizations.

Twenty-Five French Citizens Killed in Syrian Civil War

Foreign national problem mushrooming in France, officials say, after Jihadist recruiter busted transporting nationals to Aleppo.

Al Qaeda Head Tells Syrian Branch to 'Stop Infighting'

Ayman al-Zawahiri calls for Nusra Front, ISIS to unite in fighting Assad, as city of Homs expected to fall to regime forces.

Syria: Aleppo Airstrike Kills at Least 33

At least 33 people killed in an air strike on a market in a rebel-held district of Aleppo.

Syrian Islamists Stage Public Crucifixions

Children stand meters from bloody corpses, as supporters of Islamic State of Iraq uses brutal method to showcase its iron grip on Raqqa.

Scientific Analysis Confirms Use of Chlorine in Syria

Scientific analysis conducted for the Telegraph finds traces of chlorine and ammonia present at the site of three attacks in Syria.