Syria

Syrian civil war death toll: 321,000, 145,000 missing

British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims 321,000 Syrians have died in six years of civil war, another 145,000 missing.

Defense Secretary Mattis is Cutting the Syrian Gordian Knot

US deploys Marines to Syria

Hundreds of US Marines deployed in Syria to fight ISIS - indicating an escalation of US military involvement.

Syrian peace talks exclude future Israeli assistance

All efforts to resolve the six year civil war in Syria have failed to yield any progress including the latest round in Geneva. ILTV reports.

ISIS jihadists damage Roman monument in Palmyra

ISIS jihadists have severely damaged a major Roman monument ancient Syrian city, says antiquities official.

'Iran wants to force us to open a front in the Golan'

PM Netanyahu speaks about upcoming meeting with Putin, says Israel may be forced to attack Iranian bases in Syria.

Al-Qaeda confirms death of its deputy leader

Al-Qaeda confirms deputy leader Abu al-Khayr al-Masri was killed in a drone strike in Syria.

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.

American official confirms death of deputy Al-Qaeda leader

U.S. intelligence official says missile fired by a CIA drone killed Al-Qaeda deputy leader in Syria.

Watch: Incendiary bombs causing excessive damage

Syrian forces bomb towns and villages, further inciting violence in the region.

Israeli convert to Islam joins ISIS

Security forces arrest northern resident for joining ISIS.

Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions

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

Report: Deputy Al-Qaeda leader killed in Syria

Unconfirmed reports say deputy leader of Al-Qaeda killed in a drone strike in Syria’s Idlib province.

Watch: Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visits Syria

Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard describes the plight of the Syrian people.

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.

McCain secretly visits Syria

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

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.

Report: Israeli Air Force strikes Damascus

Arab media claims Israeli fighter jets struck Syrian army positions near Syrian capital.

Watch: Arab TV host praises Israeli prison system

'Arab prisoners leave Israeli prisons fat and educated, in Syria prisoners leave emaciated and tortured, says Al-Jazeera TV host.

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.