Syrian civil war

Syria War Escalates, Army Jets Attack Inside Damascus

A Syrian fighter jet hits targets inside Damascus for the first time as air strikes pounded rebel bastions around the country.

Syria Falling Apart amid Nationwide Aerial Bombing

Syria has gone from bad to worse: nationwide aerial bombings and more opposition bomb attacks. IDF remains on alert at Golan border.

10 Dead in Damascus Car Bomb

At least 10 people were killed and 41 others were wounded Monday in a car bombing on the outskirts of the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Hizbullah Fights in Syria Against Rebels for Assad

Lebanon's Hizbullah terrorist troops are fighting in Syria's civil war together with loyalists for President Bashar al-Assad.

2 Hamas Leaders Killed in Syrian 'Palestinian' Camp

Two Hamas leaders killed by the Syrian army in a Deraa area which serves as a camp for people registered as Palestinian refugees.

Iran blames U.S., Israel for Syria Bloodshed

Fighting in Syria continues despite calls for holiday ceasefire; at least 60 dead. Iran blames America, Israel.

Syria's Army, Rebels Confirm Friday Ceasefire

Syria's army and main rebel force confirm they will cease fire on Friday, but both sides reserve the right to respond to any aggression.

Syrian Gov't, Rebels Accept UN-Brokered 'Truce'

The Syrian government and "most" rebel leaders have reportedly accepted a truce for the duration of the Eid al-Adha Muslim holiday.

Syria: Assad Issues Pardon, Continues Airstrikes

Assad meets a major rebel demand by pardoning all political prisoners, but continues airstrikes, raids.

Israel to Bulgaria: Syria Could Cause 'Regional Earthquake'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman warned Bulgaria's President Monday the Syrian crisis may soon cause a “regional earthquake.”

Rebel Bomb Kills 10 in Heart of Damascus' Christian Quarter

Rebels killed at least 10 people in a bomb blast at a police station in the heart of Old Damascus’ Christian Quarter Sunday.

Hizbullah Rockets, Meant for Jews, Now Killing Syrians

Syrian opposition forces say Hizbullah has been firing hundreds of rockets into Syria on a daily basis.

49 Dead in Syria Airstrikes

Syrian jets strike the rebel-held town of Maarat al-Numan, killing 49, as UN and Arab League push for a ceasefire.

Analysis: America's Mideast Allies Arming Jihadists in Syria?

American news outlets report that weapons shipments to Syrian rebels are going to radical Islamists instead of their intended recipients.

US Army Prepares Jordan for 'Loose' Chemical Weapons

US military officers are in Jordan to help the kingdom handle a flood of Syrian refugees and deal with possible “loose” chemical weapons.

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.

Dozens Killed as Suicide Bombs Hit Syrian Compound

The civil war in Syria continues to intensify as dozens are killed and fighting spills into Turkey and Lebanon.

Iran Withdraws Troops from Syria

Iran has withdrawn 275 of its elite Revolutionary Guard forces from Syria due to an economic crisis at home, reports The Sunday Times.

Armed Syrians Cause Evacuation at Hermon Site

After armed Syrians were spotted near the border, IDF soldiers evacuated tourists from the area.

Syria's PA Arabs Executed, Aleppo's Main Square Ripped in Blast

Syrian Army soldiers are reportedly aiming heavy artillery at Palestinian Authority Arab camps, and “executing” Arab men in others.

UN Raises Syrian Refugee Estimate to 710,000

The United Nations has again raised its estimate of the number of Syrians will flee their country by their country by the end of this year.

UN: Up to 700K Syrian Refugees by Year's End

The United Nations agency for refugees is predicting that up to 700,000 Syrians will flee their homes to other lands by the year's end.

Hundreds Die in Syria on Wednesday

The death toll in Syria's civil war Wednesday was more than 300, the highest in a single day since March 2011, said human rights activists.

Suicide Bombing at Army HQ in Damascus

Four guards killed as bombs explode at the General Staff compound. Top officers "safe."

Tension on Border with Syria

Mortar Shells Fired at Golan Heights; Damage, No Injuries

Several mortar shells from Syria were fired on the Golan Heights Tuesday and Wednesday, causing damage but no injuries. .

Syrian Gov't Air Strike Kills 3 Children in Aleppo

Three children from the same family were killed Monday in an air strike on Aleppo by Syrian government warplanes.

Syrian President Assad Appears on TV

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appeared on television over the weekend to quell rumors that he has left the country.

Free Syrian Army Moves HQ Back to Syria

Syrian opposition forces have moved their headquarters back to Syria, from Turkey.

Assad's Only Sister Defects to Dubai

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's 52-year-old sister Bushra has reportedly fled the country with her children, defecting to Dubai.

Report: Assad May Use Chemical Weapons on Syrians

The Syrian government has already considered using chemical weapons on rebels and civilians - despite protestations to the contrary.

IDF Soldiers Scrambled in North for Surprise Drill

IDF soldiers scrambled without warning early Wednesday for a surprise drill designed to test their “fitness and readiness” in the north.

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.

Ahmadinejad Personally Ordered Officers to Syria, Say Sources

Western intelligence officials say the Iranian President personally sanctioned the dispatch of experienced officers to Syria.

Syrian General: We're Protecting Europe from Islamists

"Don't they understand that we are the last dam that is holding back the flood of Islamists in Europe?"

10,000-Strong Syrian Refugee Backlog at Turkish Border

More than 200,000 Syrians have fled the savage civil war ripping apart their homeland this year. Now 10,000 are waiting to enter Turkey.

France Boosts Aid to Syrian Rebel-Held Cities

France is providing direct financial and other support to rebel-held cities in Syria, according to diplomatic sources.

Turkish PM: Syria a 'Terrorist State'

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan labeled the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad a 'terrorist state” that massacres its own people.

Hizbullah 'Forbidden to Use Chemical Weapons'

Hizbullah terror chief Hassan Nasrallah told a Lebanese interviewer Monday his group doesn't have chemical weapons, and will not use them.

Jordan: $700M Needed to House Syrian Refugees

Jordanian officials told reporters Saturday they need $700 million to continue to house incoming Syrian refugees pouring across the border.

Syrian Rebels Begin to Focus on Syrian Air Force

Syrian rebels captured part of the Abu Zhuhoor military air base in northern Idlib on Saturday, and attacked a military airport in Aleppo.

Syrian Opposition Forms Transitional Council in Aleppo

Syrian opposition forces in Aleppo declare the formation of a “Revolutionary Transitional Council”.

Iranian Spy Ring Caught in Turkey

Intelligence officials in Turkey have discovered an Iranian spy ring in the country's eastern province of Igdir, bordering Iran.

Syria's Assad: Civil War Will 'Take Time to Resolve'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad admitted to his nation Wednesday night in a televised interview the civil war will “take time to resolve.”

Iran Confirms Revolutionary Guards in Syria

Iran has publicly confirmed that its government has sent elite Revolutionary Guards to support government troops in the Syrian civil war.

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.

At Least 86 Killed Monday in Syria

At least 86 people were reportedly killed in Syria on Monday, in addition to the 245 bodies found over the past two days near Damascus.

Syrian Air Force Intel Chief Assassinated

The head of Syria's Air Force intelligence has been assassinated by an aide, Arab media sources report.

Japanese War Reporter's Last Flight from Syria

The body of Mika Yamamato, 45, was extracted from war-torn Syria and flown home to Japan on Saturday. Three colleagues are still missing.

Syria's 'Bloody Saturday' Death Toll Hits 440

Nearly 450 people died Saturday on the bloodiest day of the savage civil war fought by Syrian Army troops and opposition forces.

Syria Mass Executions Reported Near Damascus

The bodies of at least 79 victims of an execution-style slaughter were discovered Saturday in a town near Damascus.

Syrian: '20 Missiles Can Take Out Israel's Nuclear Sites'

Syrian envoy in Jordan: Israel's nuclear weapons can cause Syria heavy losses but Syria can damage Israel's nuclear facilities.

Aid Agencies: Worldwide Appeal for Syria's Displaced Citizens

International aid agencies issued an appeal for Syria's displaced citizens, saying more than 1.5 million have been driven from their homes.

Syrian Goes from Slaughtering Animals to Knifing Soldiers

Lebanese newspaper brings the story of Faez, 31, animal slaughterer turned killer of Syrian soldiers.

Where is Syria's Deputy President?

Farouk Al-Sharaa disappeared 10 days ago. Syrian statements on whether he has defected are contradictory.

Syrian UNHRC Envoy Defects as UN Aid Official Heads to Syria

As UN humanitarian chief Valarie Amos heads to Syria, Geneva-based UN human rights envoy Danny Al-Baaj announced he would abandon Assad.

2 Syrian Journalists Killed in Capital

Two separate news agencies are reporting their journalists have been killed in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

US, Turkey Plan for Syrian Chemical Warfare

US and Turkish leaders meet in Istanbul to make contingency plans in case Syria decides to use its chemical weapons.

Golan Commander: Be Prepared for the Worst

Commander: as Syria battles, be prepared for worst-case scenario.

Jordan's Abdullah: Syria's Chemical Weapons 'Scare Us All'

"What scares most of us is the chemical weapons falling into rebel hands," Jordanian monarch tells CBS.

Jihadist Group Kidnaps, Murders Syrian TV Anchor

An Islamic jihadist group, the Al Nusra Front, has taken responsibility for kidnapping and murdering a Syrian state television news anchor.