Syria

Turkey to Train 4,000 Moderate Syrian Rebels

Turkey will let coalition forces use its bases for operations against ISIS, and will also train moderate Syrian rebels after screening them.

Son of Eliminated Hezbollah Leader Follows in Father's Footsteps

Jihad Mughniyeh, son of Imad Mughniyeh who was eliminated in 2008, reportedly heads Hezbollah's Golan Heights operations.

Jewish Girl From France Joins ISIS in Syria

One hundred girls and young women leaving to fight and reproduce for jihad in recent weeks, as part of a trend sweeping Europe.

Syria Declares Four More Chemical Facilities

Syria declares four chemical weapons facilities it had not mentioned before, raising concerns among the West.

Watch: Turkish Police Fire Teargas at BBC Crew

TV crew sent scrambling for cover while filming clashes with Kurdish protesters - when police fired directly at their car.

Watch: Raw Footage of Fierce Street-Battles Between ISIS, Kurds

Islamic State terrorists have broken through Kurdish defenses into Kobane - but footage shows they are facing fierce resistance.

Turkish PM: Attack ISIS, but Also Remove Assad

Ahmet Davutoglu says his country is prepared to send ground forces to help eradicate ISIS, as long as the removal of Assad is guaranteed.

Female Kurdish Suicide Bomber Attacks ISIS in Syria

First attack of its kind sees Kurds use jihadis' own tactics against them in desperate attempt to save Kobane from Islamic State attack.

5 Hezbollah Men Killed in Clashes Along Syrian Border

Hezbollah says at least five of its fighters were killed in clashes in the Syria-Lebanon border area.

Peace Now Head: Golan Withdrawal Still a Good Idea

What if Israel had surrendered the Golan? Had that happened, says Yariv Oppenheimer, Syria might not have had a civil war.

US Marine Becomes First American Casualty of ISIS Campaign

Jordan Spears declared 'lost at sea' after his Osprey aircraft lost control over Persian Gulf.

Panetta Criticizes Obama Over Failure to Act in Syria

In new book, former defense chief criticizes Obama's backtracking on action in Syria over its use of chemical weapons.

Explosion Near IDF Forces on Syria Border

None injured in blast near Golan Heights as IDF determines whether it was a deliberate attack.

Watch: ISIS Fighters Vow 'Revenge' Against the US for Airstrikes

Islamic State posts clips of terrorists promising to fight on as US-led airstrikes keep coming; 'This will spell their annihilation.'

Twin Car Bombs Kill 18 in Syria's Homs

Twin car bomb explosions in an Alawite neighborhood kill at least 18 people, mostly children.

Double Standard? US Excuses Civilian Casualties in IS Airstrikes

Following reports of civilian casualties from US drone strike in Syria, White House states that "near certainty" policy no longer applies.

'People are Scared': Rise in Private Gun Ownership in North

Defense Ministry cuts patrols in communities near Lebanon and Syrian - prompting residents to take matters in their own hands.

Islamic State Releases 70 Kidnapped Kurdish Children

The “Islamic State” has freed more than 70 Kurdish school children its fighters kidnapped in northern Syria in May.

Pentagon: No Evidence Civilians Were Killed in Airstrikes

The Pentagon says there is no evidence of any civilian casualties from airstrikes targeting Islamist terrorists in Syria.

Syrian FM: Help Us FIght Islamists

At the UN General Assembly Monday, Syria's Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem appealed to the world to fight back against the Islamic State.

Double Standards?

US Airstrikes Hitting Syrian Civilians Hard

After slamming Israel for bombing Hamas, US strikes make Syrian fuel prices skyrocket; group says strike on civilians may be 'war crime.'

Head of Al-Nusra Front Warns West: You Will Pay

Head of Al-Nusra Front says airstrikes will not defeat Islamists in Syria, warns against retaliatory attacks against Western countries.

Mavi Marmara 'Peace Activist' Killed in US Airstrike

Turkish IHH activist who took part in infamous Gaza flotilla killed in Syria airstrike; reports say he was fighting with Al Qaeda.

Watch: Fresh US Airstrikes on ISIS in Syria

Anti-Islamic State coalition continues to pound Islamist targets - but Kurds still say it's not enough to push back IS advance.

Al-Nusra Front Threatens Western Countries

Al-Qaeda-linked Syrian rebel group denounces airstrikes on Syria, threatens to retaliate against Western and Arab countries.

US Syria Airstrikes 'Ineffective' Against ISIS

Kurdish forces say US bombing 'empty buildings', failing to slow Islamic State advance on Kobane.

U.S. Airstrikes Kill Head of Al-Qaeda Splinter Group in Syria

Head of the Al-Qaeda splinter group Khorasan killed by an airstrike in Syria, according to an official in Washington.

Syrian Foreign Minister: We Welcome Airstrikes on IS

Syria's Walid Muallem says his country would welcome foreign airstrikes, as long as they only target terrorist groups such as IS.

Rouhani: Airstrikes Against IS in Syria Are Illegal

Iran’s President says airstrikes by the U.S. and a group of allies against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria are illegal.

Watch: Footage of US Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria Released

First footage emerges of American aircraft striking Islamic State targets, killing 120 terrorists; Arab states also involved in raids.

Israeli Arab Convicted After Returning from ISIS Training

23-year-old from Umm al-Fahm becomes first Israeli citizen joining ISIS fighting in Syria to return to Israel, threatening security.

IAF Shoots Down Syrian Fighter Jet Near Golan

Patriot missile downs rogue aircraft; wreckage hits Syrian side. Reports vary: aircraft was a MiG-21 or a Sukhoi-24.

U.S. Begins Airstrikes Against IS in Syria

Pentagon spokesman says American airstrikes against IS targets are under way in Syria, provides no further details.

Kerry: Assad Will be Held to Account for Using Chlorine

Secretary of State John warns Assad's regime it would be held to account for using chlorine gas against civilians.

Kurds Issue Dramatic Call to Arms as Fresh ISIS Massacre Looms

Kurds warn of 'genocide operation', calls youth to defend embattled border town as Islamic State tries to cement control of Turkish border.

One of Oldest Known Synagogues Seized by ISIS in Syria

Jihadists looting ancient archaeological sites, including 244 BCE synagogue; officials warn 5,000 years of history being erased.

Islamic State Conquering Syria's Turkish Border

Thousands of Kurds flee to border as ISIS takes 21 border towns; Turkey initially doesn't let them in - same night 21 wounded Gazans let in.

Filipino UN Peacekeepers Flee Golan Heights Early

As Syrian rebels conquer Syrian side of Golan and in wake of recent abduction, Philippines pulls out forces a month early.

Kerry: Assad Violated Chemical Weapons Treaty

Secretary of State says there is evidence that Syrian President is using chlorine gas “in violation” of a global chemical weapons treaty.

Senate Approves Obama's Plan to Train and Arm Syrian Rebels

U.S. Senate approves plan to train and arm Syrian rebel groups to fight the “Islamic State”, a day after the House passed the measure.

Syrian Opposition Leader: Assad Murders, Israel Treats Wounded

Dr. Kamal Al-Labwani, exiled leader of the Syrian opposition, visits Ziv Hospital in Tzfat, where many wounded Syrians are treated.

Israeli Official: Syria Has Retained Some Chemical Weapons

Israel believes Syria has retained caches of combat-ready chemical weapons after giving up raw materials, says senior Israeli official.

Watch: Syrian Child Soldier 'Feels Nothing' Killing Soldiers

Lebanese TV report highlights growing presence of child soldiers in Syria; 12-year-old sniper tells how he 'got used' to killing soldiers.

Syrian Mortar Explodes in Israeli Golan Heights

Fighting between rebel forces and Assad continues to spill over into Israel, even as Ya'alon claims Israel not 'threatened.'

UN: Assad Responsible for More Atrocities in Syria Than ISIS

Special UN panel says despite bloody Islamic State rampage the Syrian regime is still responsible for most war crimes in Syria.

GOP Drafting Legislation on Arming Syrian Rebels

House Republicans' new legislation will keep the Obama administration on a short leash when it comes to arming and training Syrian rebels.

Hezbollah: We Won't Leave Syria

Hezbollah official says the threat from the Islamic State means there "is a great need for Hezbollah to remain in Syria".

UN Peacekeepers Flee Syrian Golan into Israel

Hundreds of UNDOF observers flee to Israeli Golan Heights, as battles continue to rage between the Syrian regime and Islamist rebels.

Israeli Hospital Battles to Save Injured Syrian Child's Sight

12-year-old victim of Syrian civil war lost his sight from regime shelling. 'We were taught that Israel is the enemy.'

Rocket from Syria Explodes in Golan

In the latest spillover from the Syrian war, rocket explodes in an open region in the northern Golan, causing no injuries or damages.

47-Year-Old Syrian Woman Brought for Treatment in Israel

Mother of eight who was wounded in a mortar attack in Syria is being treated at the Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.

UN Chief Welcomes Release of Fijian Peacekeepers

Ban Ki-moon welcomes the release of 45 UN peacekeepers who were kidnapped by the Al-Nusra Front.

False Alarm as Sirens Sound on Lebanon Border

IDF: sirens sounded near Kiryat Shmona were a false alarm.

Breaking News

Fijian Peacekeepers Released, Expected to Cross into Israel

Syria's Nusra Front rebel group releases 44 UN peacekeepers, who will cross into Israel later today.

Watch: Fijian UN Soldiers Say They Are Safe in Al Qaeda Video

Syria's Nusra Front rebel group releases video featuring 44 UN peacekeepers; group leader thanks rebels 'for keeping their word.'

OPCW Confirms Chlorine Gas was Used in Syria

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it found "compelling confirmation" of the use of chlorine gas in Syria.

Obama Says He Has 'Legal Authority' To Strike Syria

White House dinner with foreign policy experts hints Obama may reveal Syria airstrikes in Wednesday speech.

Australia Warns of Danger from Homegrown Islamists

Head of the Australian Security and Intelligence Organization considering raising Australia’s terror alert level to high.

Leader of Syrian Islamist Group Killed in Bomb Blast

Hassan Abboud, leader of Ahrar al-Sham, killed with other top commanders in a bomb blast in the north-western town of Ram Hamdan.

Watch: Al Qaeda Captures Syrian Town on Border with Israel

Video shows Al Qaeda's Syrian branch, the Nusra Front, capturing the town of Naba Al-Sakhr, as fierce fighting continues.