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Syrian Rebels: U.S. Giving Us Some Weapons

The United States has begun distributing some weapons to the Syrian rebels, says a spokesman on their behalf.

Lebanon President: Help Save Syrian Christians

Lebanon is worried that Christians in Syria will be persecuted after the takeover of a Christian village near Damascus by Syrian rebels.

Syrian Rebel Leader Praises Minister Uri Ariel

Rebel leader talks to Israeli television, thanks Housing Minister for speaking out against chemical attack.

Video: Syria Rebels Capture Tanks

Morale in the Syrian military is flagging and numerous soldiers are deserting to the rebel side.

‘If Assad Falls, Al-Qaeda Rises’

Mideast expert: If America intervenes in Syria – God protect us.

Syrian Rebels Capture Another Village South of Aleppo

Rebels continue to expand their control over northern Syria after conquering the road to Aleppo and cutting off supplies.

Syrian Army Losing its Edge, Say Analysts

Rebels are gaining against Bashar al-Assad's army, which is failing to learn lessons from its battle against rebel groups, say analysts.

Aleppo: Syrian Rebels 'Cut Off' Regime Troops

Rebels claim to have taken the road to Aleppo, cutting off supplies to gov't troops and threatening the regime's hold on Syria's 2nd city.

Syrian Jihadists Threaten Revenge on Alawites

Al-Nusra Front vows revenge strikes against villages from Assad's Alawite community over claims his forces used chemical weapons.

Syrian Rebels Smuggling Evidence of Chemical Attack

Syrian activists say they are smuggling out tissue samples from victims of an alleged chemical attack to bring to UN inspectors.

Syrian Rebels Torture a Suspected Collaborator

A man who was suspected of handing over rebel fighters to the Syrian military intelligence was arrested and tortured.

Syrian Jihadists Enlist Teletubbies to Win Over the Public

Syria’s jihadist rebels are giving away toys to children, in an attempt to win over the hearts of Syrians.

Assad Sending Reinforcements to Latakia

The Syrian regime is sending reinforcements to the countryside near Latakia, which has come under heavy rebel attacks in recent days.

Syrian Army Fails to Defeat Rebels Near Israeli Border

The Syrian army came dangerously close to the Israeli border as it tried to carry out an unsuccessful airstrike on rebels.

Syrian Rebels Launch Assault on Military Airport

The rebels fighting to oust Assad launched an offensive on a military airport in northern Syria, expressing optimism they'll succeed.

Assad: Only Solution is Striking 'Terrorists' with 'Iron Fist'

Syria's crisis will only be solved by stamping out "terror", declares President Bashar Al-Assad.

Rebels to Cooperate with UN's Chemical Weapons Probe

Syrian opposition leaders offer UN inspectors unfettered access to investigate the use of chemical weapons.

Rebels Shoot Syrian Officers on Busy Highway

Syrian rebels recorded themselves ambushing army officers on a busy highway, as passing drivers ignore the goings on.

Syria: Jihadist Rebels Kidnap Priest

Al Qaeda-linked rebels abduct a prominent priest who championed the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad.

British Women Join Jihad in Syria

Britain’s Channel 4 aired an exclusive story about British citizens who travelled to Syria to join jihadists in their fight against Assad.

Syrian Jihadists Use Stand-Up Comedy to Gain Support

The jihadist Syrian rebel group Al-Nusra Front is giving gifts and providing entertainment to Syrians.

Video: Syrian Rebels Destroy Military Checkpoint

Ahrar ash-Sham, a collection of jihadists fighting Assad, upload a video showing a car bomb ripping through a military checkpoint.

Russia Accuses Syrian Rebels of Using Sarin Gas

Russia's UN envoy says he handed over evidence which indicates that the rebels used sarin gas in March. White House skeptical.

Congress Holding Up Transfer of Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Congressional committees are holding up a plan to send U.S. weapons to Syrian rebels, according to U.S. sources.

Syria Rejects Proposal for Ramadan Ceasefire

Syria rejects the proposal by the opposition of a ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan.

Israeli Arab Sentenced to Prison After Joining Syrian Rebels

An Israeli Arab has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after his return from Syria’s rebel war against President Bashar al-Assad.

New Head of Syrian Opposition Offers Assad a Truce

Ahmad Jarba, the new president of the Syrian National Coalition, has offered a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan.

Syrian Jihadists Publicly Behead Catholic Priest

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

US Confirms Assad Used Chemical Weapons

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

U.S. Eases Restrictions on Syria's Opposition

U.S. eases restrictions on trade with Syria’s opposition, in order to supply the critical needs of Syrians in “liberated areas.”

US Embassy: 'Golan is Dangerous, Be Careful'

The American Embassy in Tel Aviv advised U.S. citizens to stay away from Road 98, one of the two main north-south roads on the Golan Heights

Sources: Obama Close to Approving Arms for Syrian Rebels

United States President Barack Obama is close to approving arms for the Syrian rebels, say officials.

Report: Weapons with Hebrew Inscription Found in Syria

Hizbullah TV claims weapons bearing Hebrew inscriptions have been found in the Syrian town of al-Qusayr.

Video: Rebels Target Hizbullah

Hizbullah gets a taste of its own medicine as Syria rebels target town of Hermel.

Senator McCain Visits Syria, Meets Rebels

Sen. John McCain, a proponent of U.S. military action in Syria, crossed the Syrian border and met with rebels.

EU Agrees to Lift Arms Embargo on Syria

European Union foreign ministers agree to lift an arms embargo on Syria, but no decision made to supply weapons to rebels.

Senate Committee Approves Legislation to Arm Syrian Rebels

A key Senate committee approves legislation that calls for the U.S. to provide small arms to moderate rebels fighting Assad.

Video: Missile Misses Tank by Inches

Rebel tank escapes direct hit by anti-tank missile, which whizzes by a short distance above it.

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.

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.

Hizbullah 'Slaughtering Syrians'

Rebels say Hizbullah used knives to butcher 20 people Monday, most of them women and children.

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.

Senator Presents Legislation to Allow U.S. to Arm Syrian Rebels

Senator Robert Menendez offered legislation that would allow the U.S. to provide lethal weapons to the Syrian opposition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Obama Authorizes Aid for Rebels Amid Calls to Arm Them

President Barack Obama authorizes the release of $10 million in additional aid to Syrian rebels, as calls continue for the U.S. to arm them.

Al-Qaeda Chief Wants Islamic State in Syria

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has urged rebels, in a new internet message, to fight to establish an Islamic state in Syria.

Syria Withdraws Troops from Golan, Leaving Israel Concerned

The Syrian government has withdrawn large numbers of troops from the Golan Heights and rebels have taken over, reports the Guardian.

Syria Slams Arab League for 'Giving Away' its Seat to Rebels

Syria had harsh words for the Arab League's decision to hand over Syria's seat in the League to rebel representatives

Syrian Rebels: Army Used Chemical Weapons Near Damascus

Members of the Syrian opposition claim that Assad’s forces fired phosphorous at rebels in the town of Adra.

Syrian Jihadist Rebels Seize Jordan-Israeli Buffer Zone

Syrian rebel forces have seized a 25-kilometer (15 mile) buffer zone stretching from the Jordanian border to the Golan Heights.

Calls for UN Inquiry Into Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

Britain, France and the U.S. call for a UN inquiry into accusations by the Syrian government and opposition of chemical weapons attacks.

Syrian Rebels Seize Weapons Depots Near Aleppo

Syrian rebels have seized several weapons depots in the village of Khan Toman in Aleppo province after days of fierce clashes.