Syrian civil war

Report: Syrian Army Aiming Missiles at Tel Aviv

The Syrian army is aiming advanced surface-to-surface missiles at Tel Aviv, according to the Sunday Times.

Powerful Blast Reported in Damascus

Initial reports said that the blast was caused by a car bomb and three people were killed.

Assad: Rebels Attacked Radar, Helping Israel

"Israel is directly supporting the terrorist groups," charges embattled Syrian president.

Dempsey: Selling Missiles to Syria Emboldens Assad

Russia's shipment of anti-ship missiles to Syria will "embolden" the regime, General Martin Dempsey says.

Assad's Government Tortured Citizens, Says HRW

Syrians were arbitrarily detained and tortured by government forces in security buildings in northern Syria, says Human Rights Watch.

Russia, UN Call for Urgent Conference on Syria

UN Secretary-General and Russia agree that a peace conference on Syria should be held "as soon as possible".

Russian Official: Missile Systems Sale ‘A Message to America’

Russian official says sale of missile systems to Syria sends a message of opposition to U.S. interference.

Russia to Arm Syria, Despite Israel's Objection

Russia's Foreign Minister clarifies his country intends to complete the deal to sell advanced missile systems to Syria.

Largest Syrian Brigade Nears Breaking Point

Rebels trying to smash 52nd Armored Brigade at Dera'a in southern Syria.

Erdogan Rejects Joint Probe with Syria Into Terror Attack

Turkey's Prime Minister firmly rejects a Syrian proposal to hold a joint probe over a twin car bomb attack that killed 51 people.

NGO: Death Toll in Syria Conflict is 94,000

More than 94,000 people have been killed in more than two years in Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.

Report: Syria Already Has Advanced Russian Missiles

Advanced Russian missile launchers have already been transferred to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, reports an Arabic newspaper.

Syrian Rebels in Cannibalistic Shock Video

Rebel eats heart of dead rival, as voices in Turkey criticize continued aid to rebel forces.

Syrian Opposition: Israel Conspiring to Keep Assad in Power

A commander in the Syrian opposition says Israel collaborating with Iran and Hizbullah to keep Assad in power.

Syrian Minister: We Have the Right to Enter the Golan Anytime

Syria’s Information Minister says his country has a right to launch an operation against Israel from the Golan Heights.

Davutoglu: Tests on Syrians Show Signs of Chemical Weapons

Turkey's FM: tests conducted on wounded Syrians suggested use of chemical weapons.

Lavrov: Russia Not Planning to Give Syria Advanced Weapons

Russia is not planning to supply Syria with any weapons beyond current contracts, says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Erdogan: Assad Crossed Obama's Red Line Long Ago

Turkey's prime minister calls on the U.S. to take action in Syria, says Assad used chemical weapons against his people.

Leader of Jihadist Rebel Force Wounded in Syria

The leader of the jihadist rebel force al-Nusra Front wounded by an army bombing near the Syrian capital.

Syria Cut Off from the Internet

Syria cut off from the Internet, say U.S. tech firms. Internet blackout may be an indication of an impending military offensive.

U.S., Russia Seek International Conference on Syria

The U.S. and Russia agreed to push both sides in the Syria conflict to find a solution and hold an international conference.

Assad: Attacks Are Proof that Israel Supports Rebels

Syrian President says recent alleged Israeli airstrikes exposed the involvement of Israel and other countries in the events in Syria.

Syrian Rebels Abduct 4 UN Peacekeepers

Rebels on the Syrian side of the Golan abducted four Filipino UN peacekeepers in the same area where 21 peacekeepers were recently held.

Dayan: Israel Has a Choice Between Bad and Worse

Former IDF general says Israelis should give thanks each day for the Golan.

Syria Turning into Regional Proxy War Zone

Analysis: crumbling state turning into arena for "existential struggle" between Jordanians, Israelis and Iranians.

U.S. 'Skeptical' that Syrian Rebels Used Chemical Weapons

The United States says it is "highly skeptical" of an assertion by a UN investigator that Syrian rebels used chemical weapons.

Syrian Hackers Target The Onion's Twitter Feed

Syrian Electronic Army hacks the Twitter feed of satirical website The Onion, injecting its own sardonic spin on the conflict.

Syrian Minister: All Possibilites Open After Israeli Attacks

Syria's Information Minister says that alleged Israeli attack "opens the door to all possibilities."

Syria: Research Center, Two Other Sites Hit

Israeli attack "led to the fall of a number of martyrs and wounded" and to "widespread destruction."

Erdogan: There's No Doubt Assad Used Chemical Weapons

Turkish Prime Minister says there is no doubt that Assad has used chemical weapons and that he'll discuss this with Obama.

Hagel: U.S. Not Ruling Out Arming Syrian Rebels

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel acknowledges his government is no longer ruling out arming Syrian rebels.

Moderately Wounded Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel

A Syrian citizen who was wounded in the country’s civil war was brought by IDF soldiers to the Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.

U.S.: Much Work Needed to Confirm Syria's Use of Chemicals

White House spokesman Jay Carney says “much more” work needs to be done to verify assessments that Syria used chemical weapons.

Russian Plane Targeted by Missiles Over Syria

Unidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria.

Ben-Eliezer: Hizbullah Already Receiving Chemical Weapons

MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer says the regime in Syria has begun to transfer chemical weapons to Hizbullah.

Wounded Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel

A Syrian man who was wounded in the ongoing civil war in his country was transferred to the Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.

MK: Syrian Chemical Weapons Not Israel’s Concern

Labor MK says Syria’s chemical weapons are not Israel’s concern, and Israeli involvement will only aggravate the situation.

Obama Repeats Previous Warnings on Chemical Weapons

Obama says the use of chemical weapons in Syria would cross a line, but says there's no certainty yet that such weapons were used.

Obama Waiting for 'Facts' About Syria's Use of Chemical Weapons

Obama is awaiting a “definitive judgment” on whether the Syrian regime used chemical weapons, the White House says.

Elkin: Iran Watching U.S. Response on Syria

America’s response to Assad’s use of chemical weapons will send a signal to Iran, deputy minister says.

Syria's Opposition: The World Needs to Act on Obama's 'Red Line'

Syria's opposition calls for action on Obama's warning that Syria's use of chemical weapons would cross a "red line."

U.S. Senators Call for Action in Syria Over Use of Chemicals

U.S. Senators say it it time to intervene in Syria, after intelligence assessments say that Assad likely used chemical weapons.

White House on Syria: 'All Options Are on the Table'

A senior White House official says "all options are on the table" should use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime be confirmed.

Hagel: We Suspect Assad Used Sarin

US Defense Secretary: American intelligence believes "to some degree" gas was used on small scale.

Lebanese Youth Sign Up for 'Jihad' Against Hizbullah

Lebanese youth have begun to sign up for “armed Jihad in Syria” against Hizbullah terrorists helping Assad.

Israel Has Mossad Agents in Syria, Says Rebel Leader

Israel has a presence in Syria, would know if chemical weapons had been used, claims the Chief of Staff for the Free Syrian Army.

Syria: We won't Use Chemical Weapons on Israel

Damascus will not use chemical weapons against its own citizens, or in war with Israel, says Information Minister.

U.S. Not Yet Sure About Assad's Use of Chemical Weapons

The United States has not yet concluded that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime used chemical weapons, says the White House.

EU Eases Syria Oil Embargo to Help Rebels

EU foreign ministers enable companies to import Syrian crude and export oil production technology to areas in the hands of the opposition.

Syrian Opposition Denounces Hizbullah's Role in Civil War

Syria's opposition warns that Hizbullah’s role in fighting in Homs province amounts to a "declaration of war."

Gantz: I Hope We Can Develop Our Relations with Turkey

“Turkey is an important country with interests that are common to those of Israel,” says IDF Chief of Staff.

At Least 80 Killed in Latest Syria Massacre

Syrian opposition says that government troops seized a town near Damascus, killing at least 80 people, including women and children.

Lebanon Struck by Syrian Shelling

Residents in eastern Lebanon raced for cover on Saturday as the border town of Hermel was hit by shelling from Syria.

U.S. to Double 'Non-Lethal Aid' to Syria's Opposition

The United States says it will double its aid to Syria's opposition, but not with arms supplies or a direct intervention.

U.S. Investigating Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating accounts from Europe that Syria may have used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

US Mulls Military Intervention in Syria

US officials are debating whether to consider military intervention in Syria as its chemical weapons become increasingly vulnerable.

Assad: The West Will Pay for Supporting Al-Qaeda

Syrian President warns the West it will pay a heavy price for its supporting Al-Qaeda, says his regime's defeat is not an option.

Gantz: Syria Rebels will Turn Against Us

Chief of Staff estimates that after Assad's fall, Syria rebels will fight one other and also fight Israel.

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.

More than 1,000 Hizbullah Terrorists Enter Syria to Help Assad

Over 1,000 members of Hizbullah have entered Syria in the past few days in order to fight alongside regime troops.