Syrian civil war

Al Qaeda-Linked Rebel Infighting Begins in Syria

Local infighting between Islamist rebel factions – and between the jihadists and the more moderate opposition forces – has begun in Syria.

Explosions Rock Ammunition Depots in Syria

Explosions rocked several army ammunition depots in Latakia, possibly after they were targeted with rockets.

Russia Blocks UN Demand for Access to Syrian City

Russia blocked a UN Security Council demand that Syria allow immediate access to civilians trapped in Homs.

Gulf Countries Coordinating Sanctions on Hizbullah

Senior GCC officials met in Riyadh to coordinate sanctions against Hizbullah because of its support for the Syrian regime.

ZOA Chief: Can't Decide Who's Worse in Syria

Morton Klein tells Arutz Sheva in special interview: U.S. is not sure whom to support in Syrian civil war, because both are bad.

Syrian Jihadists Publicly Behead Catholic Priest

Terrorists behead priest accused of collaborating with Assad's regime, then post a video of the beheading online.

Jordanian Air Force Captain Defects to Syrian Rebel Jihadists

A Jordanian air force captain has deserted to join the Jabhat al-Nusra jihadist rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad.

Doors to Syrian Refugees Starting to Close

The doors to Syrian refugees are starting to close, with more than 1.7 million already having flooded through the borders to safety.

PM Warns Israel Has 'Legal, Moral Right' to Defend Its Civilians

PM Netanyahu issued a blunt warning Monday to the International Red Cross, saying Israel will attack any nation that fires at its civilians.

PM is ‘Ready to Enter Peace Tent Till White Smoke Comes Out’

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he is ready to enter the “peace tent and stay in the ten until white smoke comes out.”

Syrian Army Assaults Homs, Al Nusra Takes Checkpoint Near Jordan

Syrian Army regulars launched an assault Saturday on rebel-held parts of Homs, while continuing to bomb areas in Damascus and Aleppo.

Moscow Announces All Military Personnel Evacuated from Syria

All of Russia’s military personnel have been evacuated from Syria, including its Mediterranean base at Tartus, Moscow has announced.

Report: U.S. to Arm Syrian Rebels Within a Month

CIA moving weapons from a network of secret warehouses, plans to start arming Syrian rebels, according to officials.

Dagan to Netanyahu: You Want to Shoot? Shoot!

It's not wise to threaten Syrian President Bashar Assad at the present time, says former Mossad chief in response to PM's remarks.

Russia Withdraws Military Personnel from Syria

Russia has withdrawn all its military personnel from Syria and left its Tartus naval center unstaffed.

Yaalon: Combat Units ‘Likely to Be Called Up Soon’

Defense Minister hints at major operation during a visit to the Golan.

Rebels Charge: Syrian Regime Used Sarin Gas Again

Opposition forces say Syrian Army regulars are again using chemical weapons to win the civil war raging across Israel’s northern border.

Video Shows Al Qaeda Conquest of a Town

Documentation of Al Qaeda fighters taking over Al-Shadadi in Syria shows their relatively high morale.

UN Concerned as Lebanon Sectarian Violence Continues

UN Secretary General expresses concern over the sectarian violence in Lebanon, which has intensified in recent days.

Hamas: Ousting Assad More Important than 'Liberating Palestine'

Ousting Syrian President is more important than “liberating Palestine”, says a senior member of the Hamas terror group.

Syrian Rebels: Chemical Weapons Used in Damascus

Syrian government forces reportedly used chemical weapons against rebel-controlled areas in two Damascus neighborhoods.

Druze Leaders Appeal to Israel for Syrian Druze Brethren

Druze leaders in northern Israel have appealed to the Israeli government to allow their children who crossed into Syria to return to Israel.

Battles for Aleppo, Damascus Raging in Syria

Syrian Army regulars and opposition forces have begun to battle in earnest for control of the northern commercial hub city of Aleppo.

Jordan Denies CIA is Training Syria Rebels

"There is no training in our country whatsoever of Syrian opposition forces," the prime minister told journalists.

16-Year-Old Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel

Syrian teen wounded in the civil war taken to an Israeli hospital as another mortar from Syria explodes in the Golan.

Russia to Honor S-300 Missile Defense Sale to Syria, But . . .

Russia says it will honor its contract to sell its powerful S-300 ant-missile defense system to Syria but has yet to deliver the goods.

Free Syrian Army Accuses Hizbullah of Using Chemical Weapons

The opposition Free Syrian Army says chemical weapons have been used in a Damascus town by Hizbullah terrorists.

Syrian Rebels: We've Received Heavy Weapons from Saudis

Rebel sources tell British newspaper that Saudi Arabia has supplied them with “Konkurs” anti-tank missiles.

Mortar Shell from Syria Explodes in Israel

The civil war in Syria once again spills into Israel, as a mortar shell explodes in an open area in the Golan Heights.

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.

'Exercise Eager Lion' War Games Active in Jordanian Desert

Military forces from Jordan and the US are drilling together in the Jordanian desert with 17 other nations in Exercise Eager Lion 2013.

Fiji Offers More Troops to Golan Heights UN Force

Fiji has offered more than 500 troops to the UN Golan Heights peacekeeping force, say diplomats.

Putin: Not Ruling Out Sending More Arms to Assad

Russian President says his country would not rule out sending fresh arms to the Syrian regime, warns against arming rebels.

'35 Americans Killed' in Syria Fighting

Hizbullah claims 35 Americans among thousands of ‘mujahideen’ foreign fighters killed in Syria.

Assad Warns Europe: Arm the Rebels and Pay the Price

“If the Europeans deliver weapons (to rebels), Europe’s backyard will become a terrorists’ place," warns Syrian President.

Obama and Putin Continue to Disagree on Syria

U.S. and Russian Presidents agree that they disagree about Syria but promise to promote Geneva peace conference.

Hamas to Hizbullah: Leave Syria, Fight Israel Instead

Hamas calls on Hizbullah to withdraw from Syria and keep its weapons aimed at Israel.

Report: Nasrallah's Brother Killed in Syrian Battle

A report on Channel Two Monday said that the brother of Hizbullah head Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a battle in Syria

Jordan's King: We Can Defend Ourselves from Syria

Jordan’s King Abdullah II vows to protect his country from the civil war in Syria.

Syrian Minister: Morsi Should Close Israeli Embassy

Syria's Information Minister slams Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's decision to cut off all ties with Damascus.

Putin: Syrian Rebels Are Cannibals; Don't Arm Them

One does not need to support people who eat their enemies' bodies, says Russian President.

War, Muslim style

Syria Rebels Blow Up Shi'ite Mosque

Al Qaeda supporters exact revenge against Shiites after the fall of Al Qusayr.

Bedouin Warns Syria's Assad Could Win, Death Toll Could Double

A Negev Bedouin predicts the Syrian death toll could even double and Bashar al-Assad will survive in office, thanks to Iran.

Face-Off in Syria? Iran Sends 4,000 More Soldiers

Iran sends 4,000 new troops to boost Assad as Obama promises aid to rebels. Israel may be dragged in.

Mideast Expert: Assad is Winning – and That’s Bad for Israel

Assad is winning with Iran’s help, Mideast expert says. He warns Israel not to rely on the ‘corrupt, ineffective’ UN.

Over 70 Syrian Officers Defect to Turkey

As many as 73 Syrian military officers defected from the Syrian army and have crossed the border into Turkey with their families.

White House: No Plans for No-Fly Zone Over Syria

White House says a no-fly zone over Syria would be more difficult to set up than it was in Libya.

Nasrallah Vows Continued Support for Syria

Hizbullah will be wherever is needed in Syria, its leader promises.

Russia 'Not Convinced' Assad Used Chemical Weapons

Russia says it is not convinced by U..S. evidence alleging that the Syrian government used chemical weapons against rebels.

Yaalon: Arab Peace Initiative is a 'Spin'

Israel is ready to negotiate with the PA but it wants to impose preconditions, says Defense Minister during a talk in Washington.

US Confirms Assad Used Chemical Weapons

Obama administration confirms that the Syrian army used chemical weapons against rebel forces.

Syria Death Count is at 93,000 – UN

At least 5,000 people are killed every month in Syrian civil war, according to UN report.

Clinton Calls on Obama for More Force in Syria

Former US President Bill Clinton has called on President Barack Obama to back rebel forces against Syria's President Assad more forcefully.

UN Chief Calls for Better Security for Golan Peacekeepers

Ban Ki-moon calls for better protection for UN peacekeepers to counter the growing threat of spillover violence from the Syria conflict.

Kerry: U.S. Considering Options to Help Rebels

The United States is considering what steps it can take to help the Syrian opposition, says Secretary of State.

Lebanon Warns Syria after Gunship Attack

Lebanese army warned it will hit back against any new attacks after Syrian helicopter fired two rockets at Arsal.

Syrian Civil War an ‘Iranian Fight’ Says Think Tank Chief

A Gulf-based analyst quoted by The Washington Post says the Syrian civil war is Syrian no longer: now it's an Iranian fight to the finish.

Tensions in Syrian Rebel Factions Over Teen Killing in Aleppo

The execution of a young teen for blasphemy in Aleppo this week has sparked rage among residents and tension between rebel groups.

UN Asks Austria to Delay Golan Pullout

Austria remains adamant about pulling out its troops from the Golan Heights, even as the UN appeals for more time.

Gulf States to Sanction Hizbullah Members

Gulf Cooperation Council to take action against Hizbullah loyalists because of the group's involvement in the Syrian war.