Syria

Watch: where is the most dangerous place to live?

East Ghouta, a town in the Damascus area notorious for its escalating violence, is one of the worlds most dangerous places to live.

Syria denies using chemical weapons

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

Defense Department could propose ground forces in Syria

Defense Department could propose sending ground combat forces into northern Syria as part of fight against ISIS.

Report: Syrian government used chemical weapons in Aleppo

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

Jewish refugee group helps reunite Syrian family

Syrian family reunited with help from the resettlement agency HIAS.

Top secret Israeli intelligence co-up with Trump administration?

According to reports, Israeli intelligence chiefs met with top Trump aides to discuss Palestinian Authority, Iran, and Syria

US sends armored SUV's to anti-ISIS fighters

The US boost's its support towards Syrian Democratic Forces by supplying them with Armored vehicles.

Jordan attacks ISIS targets in Syria

Jordanian Air Force strikes ISIS targets in southern Syria in an effort to "eradicate" the group.

Report: Trump to restrict immigration from some Muslim countries

Trump expected to sign several orders restricting immigration from Syria and six other Middle Eastern or African countries, say sources.

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.

Iran, Syria sign gas and phone deal

Iran signs gas deal with Syria, receives right to operate phosphate mines and create gas terminal.

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.

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.

Syria demands UN punish Israel over airport attack

Syria's Foreign Ministry sends letters to UN calling for Israel to be “punished” for alleged attack on military airport west of Damascus.

Syrian army claims Israel attacked airport near Damascus

Several major explosions hit the Mazzeh military airport near the Syrian capital. Syrian army blames Israel.

Major legal victory against terror

US court rules that terror sponsors Iran and Syria must pay 178 m. dollars to family whose infant daughter was murdered in a terror attack.

'Take their identity cards and send them to Syria'

Housing Minister says terrorists and their families should have their citizenship revoked and be expelled.

UNRWA through the eyes of a Palestinian refugee

"Stand with Us" posts new video of refugee presenting "the UN corruption that has left millions of Syrians without basic necessities".

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.

Turkey to continue operation in Syria

Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister says his country will continue its military operation in Syria despite the ISIS attack on Istanbul.

Jordan army chief: ISIS in Golan have anti-aircraft missiles

Jordanian army chief says ISIS may have access to anti-aircraft missiles in Golan.

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.

Watch: Syrian blood isn't red enough for Obama

Activist Ezri Tubi points out the hypocrisy in the American administration's fixation on Israel while ignoring carnage in Syria.

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.

Turkey and Russia broker ceasefire in all of Syria

Turkey and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire plan for all of Syria that should come into force at midnight Thursday.

Erdogan: The United States backs ISIS

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

Syria accuses rebels of executing civilians in Aleppo

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

Turkey beefs up military presence near Syria border

Turkey deploys more tanks and artillery to its border with war-torn Syria.

ISIS allies poison Damascus water supply

Iran accuses "terrorists," others say "rebels," but either way, Damascans bear the brunt.

Russian plane disappears during flight to Syria

UPDATED: Russian military plane disappears 20 minutes after takeoff.

Turkish air strikes in Syria kill 47 civilians

Turkish air strikes on ISIS bastion in northern Syria kill 47 civilians, including 14 children.

U.S. denies Lebanon's army gave Hezbollah American APCs

United States denies claim by IDF official that American APCs seen being operated by Hezbollah were provided by Lebanon's official army.

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.

Has the world failed Syria?

Watch: ILTV panelists discuss the situation in Syria and the responsibility of the world

Israelis come to the aid of Syrian citizens

Israeli activist: We must stay true to the phrase "Never again" and act in response to situation in Syria

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.

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.

Israelis form human chain to support Syrian civilians

1,000 Israeli activists demonstrate in support of Syria's civilians, forming a human chain from the Russian embassy to the US embassy.

38 ISIS fighters killed near Palmyra

At least 38 ISIS fighters killed in coalition air strikes near Syria's ancient city.

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.

50,000 people still trapped in eastern Aleppo

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

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.

Three ISIS leaders who plotted foreign attacks killed in Syria

Coalition drone strike in Syria kills three ISIS leaders involved in plotting attacks in Paris and Belgium.

Washington blacklists alleged ISIS backer

Treasury announces sanctions against money exchanges in Iraq and Syria and an individual financier accused of funneling cash to ISIS.

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.

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.

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.

ISIS recaptures Palmyra

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

Hezbollah denies it won't respond to IDF attacks in Syria

Hezbollah denies reports that it promised Russia not to respond to attacks in Syria suspected of coming from Israel.

Planner of Charlie Hebdo attack killed in Syria airstrike

Pentagon confirms that a leader of ISIS in Syria was killed in an air strike in Raqa.

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.

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.

50,000 ISIS jihadists killed since 2014

The international coalition has killed at least 50,000 ISIS jihadists since it began operations in Iraq and Syria.

Liberman: Israel stopped Hezbollah from getting chemical weapons

Defense Minister says Israel has acted to prevent the smuggling of Syrian chemical weapons to Hezbollah.

Liberman: Defense establishment faces 'legal war of attrition'

Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman(Yisrael Beiteinu) says defense establishment dealing with 260 High Court petitions in Judea and Samaria .

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.

Liberman: Israel acting to prevent WMDs from reaching Hezbollah

Defense Minister tells EU diplomats Israel is working to prevent advanced weapons, including WMDs from being smuggled to Hezbollah,

Cutting the head of the snake: terror victim sues Iran,Syria

Watch: Israeli legal expert discusses the case of a mother of an Israeli terror victim suing Iran and Syria in the hope of stopping Hamas.

Report: IDF strikes near Damascus

Arab media report Israeli forces strike on Syrian air force base near capital city of Damascus. IDF refuses to comment.