Syrian civil war

‘Save the Boy – He’s All I Have’

Israeli doctors manage to save 6-year-old Syrian boy whose siblings and mother died in bombing.

Iran Blames 'Agents of the Zionist Regime' for Beirut Bomb

Al-Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility for Iranian cultural center bombing in Lebanon, but Iranian foreign ministry blames Jewish state.

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Rockets Hit Golan Heights Following Prime Minister's Visit

Two rockets hit central Golan Heights, not long after Netanyahu meets injured Syrians being treated in Israel.

Free Syrian Army Fires its Chief

Rebel Free Syrian Army dismisses Selim Idriss as its military chief, cites difficulties faced by the Syrian revolution".

Minister: British Nationals Who Trained in Syria a 'Concern'

British immigration minister James Brokenshire says individuals who trained and fought in Syria are "a big problem".

Obama Pledges More Aid to Jordan

Obama pledges to provide Jordan with more aid as it copes with a flood of Syrian refugees.

Syrian Regime Blames Israel, US for Failing Peace Talks

Assad regime's chief negotiator says Israel and America are to blame for floundering peace talks with rebels.

Syria: Car Bombing Kills Dozens in Another Bloody Day

At least 33 people killed in car bombing outside a mosque in a rebel-held village.

Report Claims Evidence of Organ Harvesting in Syria

Free Syrian Army tells Al-Arabiya that Assad's regime forces are harvesting prisoners' organs and selling them.

Russia Rejects Obama's Criticism Regarding Syria

Russia accuses Washington of "biased distortion" after Obama criticizes Moscow for blocking UN sanctions on Assad.

Horrific Accounts of Hunger as Homs Evacuation Ends

Homs evacuation sees 1,300 people transferred to safety; horrific accounts of hunger in the besieged city make headlines worldwide.

Iran: 'Enemies of Islam Conspiring Against Us'

Iranian speaker of parliament gives interview in Tunisian media claiming West, Israel 'conspiring' against Muslims.

U.S. Intelligence Chief Describes Syria as Apocalyptic Disaster

National Intelligence Director James Clapper provides gloomy picture of Syrian war in hearing at the Senate.

Amid Foot-Dragging, Syria Transfers Third Chemical Weapons Batch

OPCW announces third shipment of Syrian chemical weapons shipped after US denounces Assad over dragging his feet.

Israeli Arab Sentenced to Prison for Joining Al Qaeda in Syria

Taibe resident Abdel Qader Altlitha sentenced to 15-month prison sentence for joining Al-Nusra Front in Syria.

British Jihadists in Syria Use Social Media to Boast About Kills

Graphic video surfaces showing British nationals in Syria torturing 'unbeliever'; British jihadists use Twitter to boast about kills.

Syria: Aid Workers Injured After Coming Under Fire in Homs

At least four aid workers wounded as fragile ceasefire falls apart one day after being agreed.

Syria: Rebels Release Inmates in Prison Attack

Thousands of inmates are released following suicide bomb on Aleppo prison; clashes continue.

Amidror: No Accident that Hezbollah Didn't Receive Missiles

Most Syrian shipments to Hezbollah did not make it and that "wasn’t an accident," says former National Security Adviser.

At Least 50 US Citizens Fighting in Syrian Rebel Factions

US intelligence officials release estimate of how many US citizens are fighting in rebel factions, express concern over terrorism at home.

Report: More than 75,000 Foreign Nationals Fight in Syria

Syrian site reveals partial statistics for number of foreign nationals fighting in Syrian Civil War.

Junior Jihad: Syrian Rebels Present Four-Year-Old Fighter

Footage shows four-year-old son of foreign jihadi fighter firing Kalashnikov rifle, to shouts of 'Allahu Akbar'.

Report: Assad's Forces Razing Whole Neighborhoods in Syria

Human Rights Watch claims Assad's forces have been destroying whole neighborhoods in Syria, using satellite photos as evidence.

U.S. Intelligence Chief Warns Against Syria's Biological Weapons

The Syrian regime may now have the ability to produce biological weapons, warns James Clapper.

‘Refugees’ Suffer, PA Still Cozy with Iran

Senior PA official in Tehran to support Iranian position as ‘Palestinian refugees’ continue to starve.

Congress Approves 'Light Weapons' to 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels

Officials: Light arms supplied by the U.S. are flowing to "moderate" Syrian rebels, funding for more has been approved by Congress.

OPCW: Second Shipment of Chemical Weapons Removed from Syria

Watchdog organization overseeing destruction of Syria's chemical weapons announces that operation continues despite airstrike.

France: Jihadists as Young as 15 and 16 Joining Syrian Civil War

French teenage boys use parents' credit card to flee France, join Syrian rebels. Parents: 'they've been brainwashed.'

Syrian Regime to Allow Women and Children to Leave Homs

Syria's regime agrees to allow women and children safe passage from rebel-held areas of the city of Homs.

Iran's Zarif: We Never Sent Hezbollah to Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister denies his country sent Hezbollah to fight in Syria, says the group "makes it own decisions."

Syrian Sides to Meet in the Same Room

Syria's warring sides have agreed to meet together on Saturday, says UN-Arab League Syria envoy Lakhdar Brahimi.

Al-Qaeda Head Calls for End to Syria Rebel Infighting

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri calls for an end to clashes between jihadists and Islamists fighting to oust Syria’s regime.

McCain: Obama is Worse than Carter

Senator McCain blasts Obama over Syria. "I thought Jimmy Carter was bad, but he pales in comparison to this president."

Syrian Government, Opposition Exchange Accusations at Geneva II

First day of peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition characterized by bitter accusations.

Shameless: Iran Calls for End to 'Terror' in Syria Via Geneva II

Iran calls for diplomatic end to 'terror' in Syria - despite having armed one side of that war since the conflict began in 2011.

U.S., UN Horrified by Photo Evidence of Syria War Crimes

Photos which show that Syrian government officials committed war crimes are 'horrible to look at,' says State Dept. Spokeswoman.

Syria's FM: Assad's Future a 'Red Line'

"Nobody can touch the presidency," declares Syrian Foreign Minister as he arrives for "Geneva II" talks.

Syria: Al Qaeda Training Western Citizens for Terror Abroad

Defector from the ISIS tells British news site that Al Qaeda has been recruiting foreign nationals to begin terror cells back home.

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.

U.S. Welcomes Decision to Disinvite Iran from Geneva II

State Department hopes "all parties can now return to focus on the task at hand" after UN's Ban cancels Iran's invitation to Geneva II.

New Photo Evidence Shows Assad's Gruesome War Crimes

A new report offers photographic evidence that Syrian government officials committed systematic torture and killing.

UN Cancels Iran's Invite to Syria Peace Talks

UN head withdraws offer for Iran to attend Geneva 2 after Tehran refuses to support a June 2012 political transition deal.

Iran Invited to Geneva 2 Talks, Syrian Opposition Fumes

Syria's opposition threatens to withdraw from planned peace talks in Geneva after UN's Ban invites Iran.

Syria: ISIS Calls for End of Rebel Infighting

Al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant reaches out to other rebel groups which have declared war on it.

Al-Jazeera Host with Rare Praise for Israel

Surprising praise for IDF on pan-Arab TV: why can’t the Syrian army learn from Israel?

Iran Involved in Syrian Ceasefire Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif involved in Syria ceasefire talks, along with Lebanon, Iraq, and Russia.

'Spillover' or Terror? Israeli Man Wounded by Gunfire From Syria

Resident of Druze town of Majdal Shams injured after shots fired from Syria.

Syria Offers Ceasefire in Aleppo, Denies Bombing its Own People

Syrian government says it is ready to negotiate a ceasefire agreement in Aleppo, prepares list of prisoners to be freed.

Syrian Rockets Land in Lebanon, Killing Seven

Rocket fire reported on Lebanese border; it is unclear how many rockets fell or if the fire was intentional.

Kerry Urges Syrian Opposition to Attend Geneva 2

"Syria has become the magnet for jihadists," warns Kerry as Syrian opposition prepares to vote on attending peace talks.

Syria: West Reaches Out to Assad Over Jihadists

Syrian official: growing concern over rebel forces, including foreign jihadis, has caused the West to reach out to Assad.

Refugee’s Anger: If Only I Was Israeli

Man in Syrian refugee camp: Israelis have someone looking out for them, but Muslim world ignores our plight.

Dozens Starve to Death in Damascus

DISTURBING VIDEOS: 'Today a mother and her three children died after eating food that had gone off. For weeks children have been dying.'

Syria: ISIS Executes Members of Rival Islamist Groups

Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist State of Iraq and the Levant executes dozens of rival Islamists as fighting between rebels continues.

Friends of Syria Urge Opposition to Attend Geneva 2

The "Friends of Syria" alliance says opposition groups should attend peace talks in Geneva.

Syria: Nearly 500 Dead in Rebel Infighting

85 civilians among the dead as Al-Qaeda-linked Islamists clash with fellow rebel groups.

‘Friends of Syria’ Try Again on Talks

11 countries make new attempt to get Assad, rebels to negotiate.

Turkey: Assad and Jihadists Are 'Partners'

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu claims that the Assad regime is collaborating with Al-Qaeda affiliate ISIS.

Rouhani: Syria Talks will Fail if Iran Doesn't Attend

Rouhani tells Putin that "Geneva 2" conference will fail if Tehran does not participate.

Syria: ISIS Vows to 'Crush' Other Rebel Groups

Al-Qaeda-affiliated group urges fighters to “crush” other rebel groups, as another jihadist group urges unity to fight Assad.