Syria

IDF: Struggle for Security in the North is Ongoing

'This is a long struggle for the security of the State of Israel,' IDF says - but still encourages residents to return to daily lives.

Moscow Talks to Defuse Syrian War Begin

Rebel forces - who didn't boycott talks hosted by Assad's ally - present a 10-point list to ease the war that has killed 200,000 already.

Ya'alon Calls Strike on Assad Targets a 'Clear Message'

Defense minister threatens 'heavy price' on Assad regime and terrorists, following IDF strike on Syria after Hezobllah Golan rocket attack.

IDF Attacks Syrian Artillery in Retaliation for Rocket Attacks

IDF attacks artillery targets belonging to the Syrian army, in retaliation for earlier rocket attacks on the Golan region.

Scores of Foreign Fighters Among ISIS Dead in Kobane Defeat

US says 'hugely significant' number of foreigners - including Canadians, Belgians and Australians - killed fighting Kurdish forces.

IDF Source Reveals Golan Rockets Fired by Hezbollah

Senior source reports IDF response destroyed source of two rockets that hit Golan Heights, fire came from territory controlled by Assad.

Iranian Official Calls to 'Wipe Out the Zionist Regime'

A senior Iranian general says last week's airstrike in Syria "will accelerate the collapse of the Zionist regime".

Assad Threatens to Fight America's Anti-ISIS Rebels

Syrian ruler says US plan to train rebels will be 'illegal,' as his ally Russia holds peace talks boycotted by main opposition coalition.

Assad: Al-Qaeda Has an Air Force - the Israeli Air Force

Syrian President accuses the IDF of conspiring with the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.

Syria: Mortars, Rockets Rain Down on Damascus

Rebels make good on threats to retaliate after deadly regime airstrikes, fire barrage of rockets and mortars at gov't-held areas of capital.

Obama Condemns 'Outrageous' Murder of Japanese ISIS Hostage

Authenticity of video still not confirmed, but increasing signs 'rushed' footage of Haruna Yukawa by Islamic State terrorists is real.

Syrian UN Envoy to Head Peace Talks in Moscow

Bashar Jaafari, Syria's ambassador to the UN, will head Syrian government's team to end 4-year-old Syrian civil war in Moscow peace talks.

Yaalon: Israel Will Work to Depose Assad if Attacked from Syria

Defense minister says Israel will hold Damascus responsible over revenge attacks launched from Syria for last week's Golan strike.

Report: Turkish Burger King Manager Beats Syrian Refugee Boy

Photo of 11 year-old boy allegedly beaten for eating leftover fries makes waves on social media.

Syrian Opposition Agree on 10-Point Plan for 'Radical Change'

Domestic and exiled opposition leaders meet in Cairo, demand radical change ahead of April peace talks boycotted by main opposition group.

US: 19-Year-Old Woman Jailed for Planning to Join ISIS

Teenager Shannon Conley attempted to travel to Syria despite FBI warning her not to go; joined US Army Explorers to learn tactics.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Vow War on Israel After Airstrike

Revolutionary Guards officials threaten attacks from Israel's borders after general killed in Syria airstrike that it termed 'weak.'

Nasrallah to Make Rare Appearance in Response to Israeli Strike

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah will give a rare public address next week, following an airstrike which killed two senior commanders.

Syrian Opposition Meets in Cairo to Discuss Moscow Talks

Regime-tolerated domestic Syrian opposition meets with main exiled opposition group, which says it won't be taking part in talks.

German Police Arrest Two ISIS Terrorists Returning from Syria

26 and 27-year-old suspects to be charged with joining a foreign terrorist org; third of German jihadis have returned home already.

Clock Ticking for Japanese ISIS Hostages as Deadline Looms

Official says ISIS misunderstood Japan's foreign policy, which is purely humanitarian; 'We don't want to fight the Islamic world'.

Syrian Refugees Plot Cyprus Escape as Camp Closes

As refugee camp in Cyprus closes, hundreds of Syrian refugees attempt to make their way to Europe.

Russia Says America 'Wants to Take over the World'

Russian FM responds to Obama's State of the Union, saying he is looking for confrontation, as fallout from Ukraine, Syria deepens.

Missing South Korean Teen Tweeted his Desire to Join ISIS

Missing dropout suspected of entering Syria from Turkey to join terror group was 'Sunni Mujahideen' on Twitter, asking how to join ISIS.

British Jihadist with Severed Head 'Faked His Own Death'

ISIS helped Imran Khawaja, who had appeared in a recruiting video, fake his own death, to help him slip back into UK undetected.

Syria Regime Air Strikes Kill at Least 39 - Monitor

Airstrikes in ISIS-held areas of Hasakeh and Idlib kill scores, more than half of whom are civilians, according to reports.

Israel on alert

Amid Rising Tensions, IDF Closes Roads Along Lebanon Border

Tanks join Iron Dome batteries along Israel's northern border, following airstrike which killed senior Hezbollah, Iranian commanders.

'Our Enemies are not in Election Recess'

MK Yariv Levin, Head of Knesset Defense C'tee, says security matters must not be affected by elections.

Hezbollah Convoy Shoots in the Air Near Israeli Border

Report: convoy with Hezbollah flags fire in the air near Metula during funeral for jihadists killed in IAF airstrike.

UN Peacekeepers Say They Saw Drones Before Syria Airstrike

UN peacekeepers serving in the Golan Heights saw drones flying before Sunday's Israeli airstrike on Syria, says the UN spokesman.

Turkey Intercepts EU-Bound Ship with 300 Mostly Syrian Migrants

333 migrants packed on to ship sailing for Europe; 4 Turks, 11 Syrians arrested over incident.

Iran confirms

Iranian General Among Dead in IAF Golan Strike

Hezbollah says Israeli strike that killed six terrorists also killed six Iranian soldiers; Iran confirms general among the dead.

Kurds Battling ISIS Capture Strategic Hilltop in Kobane

Islamic State jihadists slowly being pushed from Kobane; Mishtenur hilltop gives Kurds line of fire over entire strategic town.

Sources: Slain Hezbollah Commander Planned Attacks in Golan

Intelligence sources says Jihad Mughniyeh headed a "broad and deep" Iranian-sponsored terrorist network.

18 Dead as Kurds Battle Regime Forces in Syrian City

Unprecedented battle between Kurdish and regime forces rages in Hasakeh for second day.

Syrian Army Cargo Plane Crashes

Al-Qaeda claims to have shot down a Syrian army cargo plane, but state media say it was a crash caused by bad weather.

UK, US to Host Talks on Islamic State in London Thursday

Twenty foreign ministers will attend talks on progress against ISIS in the Middle East.

Six Dead as Kurds Fight Regime in Eastern Syria

Uneasy truce between Kurdish militias and Assad regime breaks down in Hasaka, leading to bloody clashes.

Angry Syrian Protesters Burn 'Je suis Charlie' Poster

Syrian protesters in Aleppo accuse satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo of stoking Muslim anger.

Two Italian Women Freed from Captivity in Syria

Two Italian aid workers abducted in Syria last summer have been released.

ISIS Shows its Most Popular Execution Style is Crucifixion

ISIS goes on crucifying spree, leaving bodies in town squares for 'crimes' such as putting photos of their terrorists on Facebook.

Nasrallah Vows Attack on Israel 'For Syria Strikes'

Hezbollah head restates threats to conquer Galilee in back-to-back interview, says his group, Syria and Iran will 'respond' to Israel.

ISIS Terrorist from Child-Executor Video Killed in Kobane

Abu Saad al-Daghestani dies shortly after filming shocking execution of 'Russian spies' by a young child; Gaza ISIS jihadi also killed.

Five Canadians Killed in Syria Fighting with ISIS

Five Canadian citizens, including one who called for lone-wolf attacks in Canada, have died recently while fighting with ISIS in Syria.

UN: Most Syrian Refugees in Jordan Living in 'Extreme Poverty'

Two thirds of Syrian refugees in Jordan living under the poverty line, in need of 'massive' international aid.

Syrian Jihadists Shoot Woman in Town Square for 'Adultery'

Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists continue the rampant executions in war-torn Syria, releasing video of the punishment for 'corrupting the earth.'

Turkey Blacks Out Media to Cover Up Syria Arms Deal

Turkish government threatens all media, including social networks, to stop reports of weapons transfer to Syrian rebels.

Assad Says Paris Attacks Due to Western 'Terrorism'

Dictator slams Western 'support for terror' in Syrian civil war as cause for Islamist attacks in France, glossing over his own atrocities.

'Russian Spies' Executed by Child Soldier in Shocking ISIS Video

Latest ISIS propaganda video shows execution of two alleged agents from Russian FSB spy agency - by a child no older than 10.

Syria: Turkey is Allowing Terrorists to Freely Cross the Border

Syrian government accuses Turkey of allowing "terrorists" to freely cross the border, calls the world to stop its "destructive policy".

Canada to Accept 10,000 Syrian Refugees Over 3 Years

Canada’s Immigration Minister announces that 10,000 Syrian refugees will be brought to Canada over the next three years.

Austria Detains Two Teenage Girls Who Wanted to Marry ISIS Men

Austria detains two teenage girls, aged 16 and 17, after they tried to travel to Syria to marry fighters from ISIS.

Report: Assad Building Secret Nuclear Plant

German magazine says Syrian President is building a secret underground plant with the aim of developing nuclear weapons.

Is an Uprising against the 'Islamic State' Beginning in Syria?

A day after deputy head of Deir Ezzor province found beheaded, more members of ISIS religious police force abducted.

UN Investigators Highly Confident Chlorine Was Used in Syria

Chemical weapons investigators conclude "with a high degree of confidence" that chlorine gas was used in Syria last year.

Pentagon: Training of Syrian Rebels Could Begin in Spring

The United States military has made progress in its effort to identify moderate Syrian rebels to train for the fight against ISIS.

Syria Complains to UN: McCain Violated Our Sovereignty

Syria complains to UN about several officials, including Senator John McCain, who entered the country without visas.

Lebanon Restricts Flood of Syrian Refugees

Over one million Syrian refugees have flooded into Lebanon since the civil war began, and Lebanon can no longer handle more.

Two Italian Women Kidnapped in Syria Appear in Online Video

Two women identifying themselves as Italian aid workers kidnapped in Syria urge their government to seek their release.

Over 76,000 Reported Killed in Syria in 2014

Among the dead in the civil war: nearly 18,000 civilians, among them 3,500 children.