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Syrian civil war

News and updates about Syrian civil war

'Israel can help end Syrian civil war'

Deputy FM says Israel has done well to stay out of Syrian civil war militarily, but can help bring conflict to an end diplomatically.

'Israel can help end Syrian civil war'

Hamas: Stop the bloodshed in Syria

Hamas condemns chemical attack in Syria's Idlib province.

Hamas: Stop the bloodshed in Syria

Sarin may have been used in Syria attack

United States believes sarin was used in attack in Idlib province.

Sarin may have been used in Syria attack

Chemical attack in Syria

At least 100 killed in chemical weapons attack in northern Syrian city of Idlib.

Chemical attack in Syria

Haley: Syrians don't want Assad as their leader

Ambassador Nikki Haley says the United States does not believe that Syrians people Assad as their leader.

Haley: Syrians don't want Assad as their leader

Haley: Removing Assad no longer our priority

American ambassador to the UN says Syrian President's removal is not a priority for Trump administration.

Haley: Removing Assad no longer our priority

Israel treats more than 2,600 wounded Syrians

IDF says Israel has treated more than 2,600 Syrians wounded in the civil war which has raged across its northern neighbor since 2011.

Israel treats more than 2,600 wounded Syrians

Aleppo family claims to be Jewish, calls on Israel to help them

Members of a family in the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo have called on Israel to help them leave the country, claiming Jewish heritage.

Aleppo family claims to be Jewish, calls on Israel to help them

UN: Both sides guilty of war crimes in Aleppo

UN commission finds that both Syrian rebels as well as the regime are guilty of war crimes in Aleppo.

UN: Both sides guilty of war crimes in Aleppo

Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia and China veto UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons.

Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia to veto UN resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Russia ready to veto draft resolution calling for sanctions against Syria over the use of chemical weapons on civilians.

Russia to veto UN resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions

Security Council likely to vote on resolution sanctioning Syrian officials over chemical weapons attacks as early as next week.

Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions

McCain secretly visits Syria

Senator McCain visits Kurdish-held region of Syria, meets United States military officials.

McCain secretly visits Syria

CIA aid to Syrian rebels frozen after jihadist attack

CIA-coordinated military aid for rebels in Syria frozen since they came under Islamist attack last month.

CIA aid to Syrian rebels frozen after jihadist attack

Efrat teens collect supplies for Syrian babies

Efrat residents donate supplies for Syrian babies, teens collect, sort donations.

Efrat teens collect supplies for Syrian babies

Report: 1,000 Palestinian Arabs have fled from Syria to Gaza

Nearly 3,500 Palestinian Arabs have been killed in Syrian Civil War. Nearly 80,000 flee to Europe. 1,000 flee to Gaza.

Report: 1,000 Palestinian Arabs have fled from Syria to Gaza

Syria denies using chemical weapons

Syria's government says Human Rights Watch's claims it used chemical weapons in Aleppo are "fabricated".

Syria denies using chemical weapons

Report: Syrian government used chemical weapons in Aleppo

Human Rights Watch says Syrian government forces carried out at least eight chemical attacks in Aleppo.

Report: Syrian government used chemical weapons in Aleppo

Assad: Some of the refugees are 'terrorists'

Syrian President asserts that some of the millions of refugees who have fled his country conflict are "terrorists".

Assad: Some of the refugees are 'terrorists'

Tank shell from Syria lands in Golan

Tank shell from Syria fighting lands in Israel. No casualties reported.

Tank shell from Syria lands in Golan

Syrian Foreign Minister calls on refugees to return to Syria

Foreign Minister of the Assad regime calls upon Syrian refugees who fled the carnage of the country’s civil war to come back to Syria.

Syrian Foreign Minister calls on refugees to return to Syria

Israel to accept 100 children from Syria

Israel to accept 100 orphans from Syria, the first time it is accepting refugees from the Syrian Civil War.

Israel to accept 100 children from Syria

Al-Qaeda leader killed in American air strike in Syria

Pentagon says Mohammad Habib Boussadoun al-Tunisi, an Al-Qaeda leader, was killed in an air strike near Idlib.

Al-Qaeda leader killed in American air strike in Syria

Obama doesn't regret 'red line' over Syria conflict

Obama says he doesn't regret saying chemical weapons are 'red line,' crticis slam him for not doing more to prevent bloodshed in Syria.

Obama doesn't regret 'red line' over Syria conflict

Syria: At least 30 dead as ISIS attacks in Deir Ezzor

Islamic State launches one of its fiercest assaults yet on the besieged Syrian city of Deir Ezzor.

Syria: At least 30 dead as ISIS attacks in Deir Ezzor

Report: Assad named as responsible for chemical attacks

For the first time, investigators say they suspect Syrian President and his brother are responsible for the use of chemical weapons.

Report: Assad named as responsible for chemical attacks

Syrian rebel groups suspend peace negotiations

Syria's ceasefire comes under threat as government forces intensify attacks near Damascus and 10 rebel groups pull out of peace talks.

Syrian rebel groups suspend peace negotiations

Russia gets UN backing for Syria truce

Russia secures unanimous UN support for Kazakhstan talks.

Russia gets UN backing for Syria truce

Russia seeks UN backing for Syria truce

While Syria ceasefire holds, Russia pushes for UN intervention.

Russia seeks UN backing for Syria truce

Russia pushes UN resolution on Syria ceasefire

Russia submits a draft resolution to the UN Security Council supporting the ceasefire it helped broker in Syria, as well as peace talks.

Russia pushes UN resolution on Syria ceasefire

Ceasefire in Syria takes effect

New nationwide ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and Turkey takes effect in a potentially major breakthrough in the conflict.

Ceasefire in Syria takes effect

Russia, Turkey agree on Syria ceasefire plan

Turkey, Russia, agree on ceasefire plan, but exclude 'terror groups' from being held to ceasefire.

Russia, Turkey agree on Syria ceasefire plan

Erdogan: The United States backs ISIS

Turkish President accuses the West of backing "terror groups" operating in Syria, including ISIS jihadists.

Erdogan: The United States backs ISIS

Lapid: My father is rolling over in his grave

Yesh Atid Leader blasts PM over reports Israeli ambassador to UN was ordered to miss votes on investigating war crimes in Syria.

Lapid: My father is  rolling over in his grave

Syria accuses rebels of executing civilians in Aleppo

Syrian authorities claim rebel fighters executed 21 civilians as they fled Aleppo last week.

Syria accuses rebels of executing civilians in Aleppo

'Ethnic cleansing' in Syria

Former Islamic advisor to US Defense Secretary says Sunnis are being forced out from Aleppo and other fertile areas.

'Ethnic cleansing' in Syria

PM: Israel wants to bring wounded Aleppo civilians for treatment

PM says that Israel is looking for ways to expand medical assistance to civilian casualties of Syrian civil war.

PM: Israel wants to bring wounded Aleppo civilians for treatment

UN to set up panel on Syria war crimes

UN General Assembly agrees to set up a panel to gather evidence on war crimes in Syria.

UN to set up panel on Syria war crimes

Ziv Medical Center raises funds for Syria war victims

Israeli hospital treats Syrian victims, aims to send them home with care packages.

Ziv Medical Center raises funds for Syria war victims

Syrian army tells rebels to quit Aleppo before complete takeover

Syria's army urges the last rebels and civilians to leave bombed-out eastern Aleppo, as it prepares to take full control of the city.

Syrian army tells rebels to quit Aleppo before complete takeover

Security Council to vote on Aleppo observers on Monday

UN Security Council to vote on French resolution to deploy UN observers to Aleppo after compromise reached with Russia.

Security Council to vote on Aleppo observers on Monday

350 evacuated from Aleppo 'in terrible state'

Some 350 people leave rebel-held pocket of eastern Aleppo despite the official postponement of evacuations from the Syrian city.

350 evacuated from Aleppo 'in terrible state'

UN to vote on French resolution regarding Aleppo

UN Security Council to vote Sunday on a French proposal to send observers to the Syrian city of Aleppo.

UN to vote on French resolution regarding Aleppo

A little girl in Aleppo is awaiting an answer

A little girl in Aleppo is awaiting an answer

Turkish broadcaster cries as doctors operate on chid

Turkish Times broadcaster breaks down crying after showing video of field operation in Aleppo.

Turkish broadcaster cries as doctors operate on chid

Obama washes hands of Syria

Obama says Assad, Russia and Iran have blood on hands, US has no way to save Syria without conquering it.

Obama washes hands of Syria

50,000 people still trapped in eastern Aleppo

Around 50,000 people, most of them civilians, still trapped in eastern Aleppo, says UN envoy.

50,000 people still trapped in eastern Aleppo

4,000 rebels, family members to quit east Aleppo

At least 4,000 rebels and their families are to be evacuated from the last opposition-held districts of Syria's Aleppo.

 4,000 rebels, family members to quit east Aleppo

Syrian rebels announce new evacuation deal for Aleppo

Syrian rebel groups announce new ceasefire deal that would see the evacuation of wounded people and civilians from Aleppo.

Syrian rebels announce new evacuation deal for Aleppo

Iran says Aleppo 'victory' shows its regional clout

Tehran officials celebrate rebel defeat in Syria as victory for Iran nuclear program.

 Iran says Aleppo 'victory' shows its regional clout

Ceasefire and evacuation deal reached in Aleppo

Turkey confirms a ceasefire deal was agreed upon which will allow Syrian rebels to evacuate from war-ravaged eastern Aleppo.

Ceasefire and evacuation deal reached in Aleppo

Ban alarmed by reported atrocities in Aleppo

UN Secretary-General says he is alarmed by reports of atrocities against "a large number" of civilians in Aleppo.

Ban alarmed by reported atrocities in Aleppo

Battle for Aleppo enters 'final phase'

Syrian rebels in Aleppo retreat into a small pocket of their former bastion in the face of new army advances.

Battle for Aleppo enters 'final phase'

WATCH: Russian special forces battle rebels in Syria

Rare video shows footage of Russian special forces fighting rebels in Syria.

WATCH: Russian special forces battle rebels in Syria

ISIS recaptures Palmyra

The Islamic State recaptures the Syrian ancient city of Palmyra, hours after being pushed out by Russian forces.

ISIS recaptures Palmyra

Russia forces ISIS out of Palmyra

Russian warplanes strike ISIS in Syria, force them to surrender retaken Palmyra.

Russia forces ISIS out of Palmyra

ISIS re-enters Syria's Palmyra

ISIS jihadists re-enter the historic city of Palmyra in central Syria, for the first time since being expelled nine months ago.

ISIS re-enters Syria's Palmyra

Western powers call for talks to end Syria war

Western powers demand civilians be allowed to leave Aleppo, insist involved parties hold talks to end conflict.

Western powers call for talks to end Syria war

Syrian army halts attacks in Aleppo

Russia announces that Syria's army halted its attacks in Aleppo to allow for trapped civilians to be evacuated.

Syrian army halts attacks in Aleppo

Assad: Victory in Aleppo a 'huge step' towards ending the war

Syrian President says a victory for his army in Aleppo would be a "huge step" towards ending the country's five-year civil war.

Assad: Victory in Aleppo a 'huge step' towards ending the war