Syria

Rebels Reportedly Control Syrian Golan, Entering Lebanon

Rebels continue onslaught by capturing key Quneitra mountain solidifying control; clashes in Lebanon push Hezbollah from border.

Stray Gunfire From Syria Wounds IDF Soldier in the Golan

Soldier evacuated to hospital after being shot by 'stray gunfire' near Quneitra crossing.

Obama: 'Systematic' Decisions Being Made on IS

US President urges NATO to intervene in Iraq and Syria, insists the US is being 'systematic and methodical' in treatment of terror threat.

Canadians Held US Journalists Hostage in Syria

Canadian citizens reportedly were directly involved in the abductions of Theo Curtis and Matt Schrier.

Senior Leaders of Islamic State Eliminated in Airstrikes

Aide of extremist group leader and military head killed in Iraq airstrike, 18 others including foreign jihadists taken out in Syria strike.

U.S. Concerned Terrorists Will Seize Syrian Chemical Weapons

Washington concerned that the most dangerous terrorist groups could get a hold of chemical weapons if Syria is hiding any stockpiles.

Former Druze MK Gets a Year in Prison for Syria Trip

Former MK Sa'id Nafa will be spending the next year in prison, convicted for traveling to an enemy country and meeting with foreign agents.

UN Security Council Demands Release of Abducted Peacekeepers

Unanimous UN declaration condemns abduction of UNDOF members by terrorists in 'strongest terms.'

Interview

'They Knew the Dangers, But Believed the Story Had to Be Told'

Close friend of two murdered journalists Sotloff and Foley says US should pay ransoms to free hostages.

Islamic State Terrorists in Russian Jets: 'Putin, You're Next'

Islamists declare their intent to use captured planes to attack Assad, Moscow, warn: 'prepare yourself for what's coming'.

Canadian Report Reveals Jihadists are Returning

Canadian government report details terror threat, shows 130 Canadians engaged in terror abroad - 80 have already returned.

Syrian Rebels Present Demands for Release of UN Peacekeepers

Al-Nusra Front presents three demands for the release of 43 Fijian peacekeepers kidnapped last week.

IDF on High Alert in Golan as Syria Fighting Worsens

Troop force increased on the Golan Heights Monday afternoon as fierce fighting leaves Syrian general and many others dead.

Fierce Clashes Along Syrian Border; Mortar Shell Strikes Israel

More spillover from the Syrian civil war, as battles continue to rage between regime, rebel forces.

Syria: 42 Children Die in 36 Hours

At least 42 children killed in government air strikes and shelling across Syria, says British-based NGO.

French Teen Arrested Before Going to Syria to Join Islamists

16-year-old girl suspected of trying to reach Syria to join Islamist rebels arrested in the city of Nice.

Israel Shoots Down Unmanned Drone From Syria

Patriot missile takes down UAV over Golan Heights as it attempted to penetrate Israeli airspace.

White House Scrambles to Defend 'No Strategy' on IS Line

White House spokesman claims key word of 'yet' was missing in Obama's ambivalent remarks on Syria plans, as criticism grows.

British Islamic State Terrorist Threatens to 'Come Home'

UK terrorists in Syria tell CNN they're ready to commit 'blessed acts' of beheading like with James Foley, also in the UK.

Report: Assad Partially Recaptures Syrian Golan Heights

Rebel forces lose several Quneitra villages after capturing UN forces, same day UN report reveals half of Syria has been displaced.

IS Executes Scores of Captured Syrian Soldiers

IS posts a video showing the execution of Syrian soldiers captured when the group seized an airbase in the province of Raqqa.

UN Chief Condemns Kidnapping of Peacekeepers in Golan

Ban Ki-moon calls for the immediate release of 43 peacekeepers who were kidnapped by Syrian rebels.

U.S. Accuses Al-Nusra of Kidnapping UN Peacekeepers

The United States accuses the Al-Qaeda-affiliate Al-Nusra Front of detaining 43 members of the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.

IDF Expects Syria to Attack Rebels Near Golan Crossing Tonight

Israel reinforcing on Golan Heights as UN 'strongly condemns' capture of 43 of its peacekeepers by rebel 'terrorist groups.'

Syrian Jets Hit Rebels Close to the Israeli Border

Syrian jets shell rebel positions near the border with Israel, hours after mortars from Syria hit Israel.

Report: Second American Killed Fighting for IS in Syria

Obama administration investigating reports that a second American was killed over the weekend while fighting alongside Islamist State.

UN Calls for 'Restraint' Following Mortar Fire in Golan

UN spokesman calls on Syria and the IDF to exercise restraint after mortar shells from Syria hit Israel.

Mortar Shells Continue to Pound Golan Heights

As reports suggest Al Qaeda-linked rebel forces captured Syrian side of Israel crossing, shelling of Golan continues.

Tank Shell From Syria Wounds One in Golan

Fighting from Syria continues to spill over into Israel, as Al Qaeda-linked rebels capture Syrian side of border crossing to Israel.

American Fighting for IS Killed in Syria

Douglas McCain, 33, killed while fighting in Syria for the Islamic State.

Obama Authorizes Islamic State Recon Flights in Syria

US makes apparent prelude move to airstrikes, but has no intention of getting Assad's permission to operate in Syria.

Islamic State Setting a Dangerous Trend, Expert Warns

IS is a relatively weak organization, says Israeli defense expert - but the precedent it sets for global jihad and brutality is lethal.

U.S. Preparing Options Against IS in Syria

Officials in Washington say the United States is preparing military options to pressure IS in Syria.

Syria: 'Moderate' Rebels Scoff at US Threats Against ISIS

Obama Administration's threats against Islamic State in Syria a mere 'tickle' to the terrorist group, Free Syrian Army spokesman says.

'Islamic State' Captures Major Syrian Airbase

Last regime outpost in northern Syria falls to jihadis, including MiG jets; IS now controls roughly one third of northern, eastern Syria.

Abducted American Journalist Released from Syria

Peter Theo Curtis released after two years by yet unnamed terror group, mere days after brutal execution of James Foley.

White House 'Ready to Take Action' Against IS in Syria

White House says there is serious consideration of military strikes against IS in Syria, as has already been done in Iraq.

Five Rockets from Syria Hit Golan Heights

Five rockets fired from Syria explode near communities in the Golan Heights. No injuries but a power outage was reported in the area.

Double Standard? Syria Death Toll 100 Times Higher Than Gaza

Outgoing UN rights chief slams her org. for 'paralysis' on Syria as death toll edges towards 200,000; Ban warns UN losing credibility.

U.S. Reveals Failed Attempt to Rescue ISIS Hostages in Syria

Department of Defense admits Washington attempted to rescue American journalist James Foley and others in Syria.

Obama: Syria's Chemical Stockpile Has Been Eliminated

U.S. President announces that Syria's declared chemical weapons stockpile has been eliminated, says it's "an important achievement".

Interview: Fifty Years Since the Death of Heroic Spy Eli Cohen

Nadia Cohen, widow of legendary Israeli spy, speaks to Arutz Sheva on grief - and on the state's failures to locate her husband's body.

Three Quarters of Syria's Chemicals Destroyed

Three quarters of Syria’s chemical stockpile has been destroyed, says Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons.

UN Chemical Experts to Return to Syria Next Month

A team of chemical weapons experts will travel to Syria next month to follow up on Damascus' pledge to hand over its arsenal.

Syrian Man Arrested in Belgium Over Terror Links

Man found in possession of videos showing killings by jihadis, suspected of links to Al Qaeda.

US Closes Libya Embassy, Hundreds Dead in Syria

Arab world murder and mayhem continue to rage - not in Gaza, but in Libya, Syria and Iraq

Norway Takes Security Precautions After Jihadi Terror Threat

Norwegian intelligence say they were informed of 'terror attack' by jihadists returning from Syria.

Rocket Fired from Syria Lands in Syrian Territory

Sirens sound on the Israeli side of the Golan Heights, but no rockets hit Israeli territory.

Breaking news

'Twelve Killed' in Israeli Strike on Syrian Targets

IAF responds to Monday's rockets against northern Israel by striking targets in Quneitra; Syrian NGO says 12 were killed.

ISIS Issues a 'Passport' for its 'Caliphate'

After declaring areas captured in Syria and Iraq a caliphate, Jihadist group issues passport, threatening those who harm its holders.

ISIS Seizes Another Syrian Oil Field

ISIS jihadists continue to advance towards Turkish border, seize an eastern Syrian oil field near Iraq.

Britain's Secret Plan to Arm Syrian Rebels Revealed

The United Kingdom drew up plans to train and equip a 100,000-strong Syrian rebel army, but the initiative was ultimately deemed too risky.

ISIS Captures Largest Oil Field in Syria

Islamist group adds to its resources, seizing oil field and consolidating its hold in the Euphrates corridor from Iraq into Syria.

Syrian Chemical Weapons Loaded onto American Ship

Syrian chemical weapons loaded onto a the MV Cape Ray, a day after it arrived in the southern Italian port of Gioia Tauro.

U.S. to Increase Security at Overseas Airports

Homeland Security increasing security measures at airports overseas amid deepening concerns over Syrian terrorists.

Lebanon is Denying Entry to 'Palestinians' Fleeing Syria

Amnesty International report reveals leaked document telling airlines not to fly in refugees.

ISIS Captures Key Syrian Border Town

ISIS seizes control of the Syrian border town of Albu Kamal after a fierce three-day battle with other rebel groups.

ISIS Parades Scud Missile 'Heading Towards Israel'

ISIS parades Scud missile and tanks in Syria transferred from Iraq, as ISIS member threatens missile 'heading towards Israel.'

U.S. Worried About Syria Threat to Commercial Flights

Washington seeking changes to security at airports over concern that Syrian terrorists might smuggle bombs onto planes.

Obama Concerned European Jihadis Could Attack the US

US President says scores of European citizens fighting abroad could use passports to enter US without a visa to carry out attacks.