Syria

Special CIA Unit Sent to UK to Investigate British Islamists

Washington takes concerns over Islamism in Britain into its own hands, concerned that ISIS influence can spread to the West.

Syria Spillover?

Israeli Firefighters Come Under Fire From Syria

Firefighters responding to a call on the Golan Heights were shot at by 'someone' on the Syrian side of the border.

ISIS Crucifies One of Its Own in Syria

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant executes and crucifies one of its own men for corruption.

Obama Seeks $500 Million to Equip Syrian Rebels

In its annual request for overseas funding, the Obama administration has proposed a program to train and equip moderate rebels.

UN Condemns Syrian Fighting in the Golan Heights

Security Council says fighting between Syrian government and opposition fighters in the Golan Heights could escalate tensions with Israel.

Report: Syrian Forces Bomb Sunni Targets in Iraq

Another act of Syrian aggression? Warplanes with Syrian flags seen bombing ISIS-controlled towns in Iraq; Damascus denies it.

State Department: Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself

Deputy State Department spokeswoman says U.S. supports Israel’s "right to self-defense" in the wake of Israel's airstrikes in Syria.

Ya'alon Visits Family of Teen Murdered in Syrian Regime Attack

Defense minister at home of murdered Israeli Arab teen says he 'went for day of fun with his father and didn't return. The heart grieves.'

Liberman Blames Assad's Forces for Golan Heights Explosion

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman says attack was deliberate, 'clearly from Syrian authorities.'

Syria Ships Out Last Declared Chemical Stockpile

OPCW says the final stockpile of Syria's chemical weapons has been shipped out of the country.

Netanyahu Thanks ISA, IDF For Security Efforts

Prime Minister reassures public on Israel's safety, addressing Syria skirmishes, Mizrahi shooter arrest, and Operation Brothers' Keeper.

Rights Group: Ten Syrian Soldiers Killed in IAF Airstrikes

Retaliatory measures for explosion in Golan Heights leave rights groups, Damascus grumbling about IDF response to the spillover.

Ya'alon Vows 'Harsh' Response to Attacks from Syria

Defense minister levels responsibility on Assad for lethal Golan Heights attack, as IDF source notes focus on search for teens.

Syria Asks UN to Take Action Against Israel

Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister claims Israel is violating the 1974 Golan Heights ceasefire and is collaborating with "terrorists".

IAF Strikes in Syria in Retaliation for Border Explosion

IAF hits nine targets belonging to the Syrian army in the Golan Heights, a response to an explosion on that killed a teenager.

Watch: IDF Camera Catches Syrian Blitz of Rebel-Held City

Terrifying footage already released shows moment dozens of rockets slammed indiscriminately into a civilian area.

Inspectors Say Chlorine Gas Was Likely Used in Syria

Chemical weapons inspectors say they found information suggesting that chlorine gas had been used in Syria.

Syria: At Least 31 Dead in Latest 'Barrel Bomb' Attack on Aleppo

Syrian government helicopters drop barrel bombs on Aleppo, killing at least 31 people including several children.

Obama Supports Training for Syrian Opposition, Says Official

Obama's nominee as Qatar ambassador: the administration supports plan to provide military training to moderate Syrian opposition.

Not 'Land for Peace,' But 'Land for Terror'

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon slams 'delusions' about land for peace, negotiating with Hamas in Herzliya conference speech.

Assad Announces Amnesty for 'Terrorist' Prisoners

Syria's President announces amnesty for those accused under the country's anti-terrorism law - meaning those opposed to his regime.

IDF Chief: Hezbollah Stronger than Most Countries in the Region

Chief of Staff outlines security issues: Russia arming Assad weekly, Hezbollah massive threat to Israel, Iran can be stopped by force.

Susan Rice Hints U.S. Providing Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Obama’s National Security Adviser says that the United States is providing "lethal aid" to the moderate Syrian rebels.

Nasrallah: Any Solution in Syria Must Include Assad

Head of Hezbollah says that Assad's re-election proves that any solution to the country's conflict "begins and ends" with him.

Chlorine Gas Attacks in Syria? Investigations 'Inconclusive'

Paris backpedals on statements accusing Syrian regime of using chlorine gas after lab tests prove nothing.

Toulouse Terrorist's Sister 'Disappears'

Souad Merah, sister of Mohammed who attacked Jewish school and herself a 'potential terrorist,' likely joined Syria jihadists.

G7 Agrees to Join Forces Against Returning Jihadists

G7 summit vows to cooperate and learn lessons from Brussels shooting, faced with threat of more attacks by Syria jihadists.

Iron Dome Gets Its Golan Debut

The Iron Dome anti-rocket was used for the first time on the Golan Heights Wednesday night.

Assad Wins Third Term

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was 'reelected' Wednesday - winning a third term by a very wide margin/

Syrian 'Elections' Begin

No one has any doubt that Syrian President Bashar Assad will win a third term. 'It's a coronation of Assad,' says an expert.

Activists Read the Names of Syria Victims

Activists begin reading the names of 100,000 people killed in Syria outside UN headquarters, hoping it will become a global protest.

Analysts Debate Long-Term Effects of Islamists in Europe

Politicians, security experts weigh if the EU severely underestimated the risks Islamist pose to the West, compare Belgium attack to 9/11.

Syria: Jihadist Rebels Kill 102-Year-Old

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant kills a 102-year-old Alawite and his entire family.

State Department Confirms U.S. Citizen Carried Out Syria Attack

The United States confirms it believes an American citizen carried out a suicide bombing within Syria.

Barrel Bombs Have Killed Nearly 2,000 in Syria's Aleppo

Monitoring group says five months of air raids on Aleppo have killed nearly 2,000 civilians, more than a quarter of them children.

UN Mulling Resolution on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

UN Security Council considering resolution to authorize cross-border aid deliveries into Syria at four points without government consent.

American Citizen May Have Carried Out Syria Suicide Bombing

U.S. officials believe an American citizen carried out a suicide bombing in Syria on behalf of an Al-Qaeda-linked group.

Syria Expels Jordanian Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Move

Syria responds to Jordan’s expelling of its ambassador by expelling a Jordanian diplomat from Damascus.

Jordan Dumps Syrian Ambassador to Amman

Jordan expelled Syria's ambassador to the country for fomenting dissent against the Kingdom on social media.

Syria: More Than 30 Dead in Mortar Attack on Assad Rally

At least 39 people killed in a mortar bomb attack on an election campaign tent packed with supporters of President Bashar Al-Assad.

'If Syria Crosses the Golan Heights Border, Assad will Fall'

IAF officials reassure the public: despite budget cuts, Israel can handle any threat - especially in the North.

Russia and China Condemned for Latest Syria Veto

Russia and China's latest veto of a UN resolution on Syria is a "callous political move", says Amnesty International.

UK: Woman Arrested for Smuggling Money to Syria Cries 'Racism'

Nawal Massad, charged with smuggling thousands of dollars to Syrian rebels, says she was arrested because of her ethnicity and religion.

Syria Death Toll Tops 160,000 and Counting

The death toll in Syria’s three-year conflict has exceeded 160,000 and no end is in sight, says an activist group.

Watch: Dozens of Missiles Rain Down on Syrian City

Activist in Nawa, near border with Israel, captures terrifying moment regime forces rain down missiles on the city.

Kerry: 'Raw Data' Suggests Syria Used Chlorine Gas

U.S. Secretary of State says he has seen “raw data” indicating that the Syrian government has used chlorine gas in a “number of instances”.

'Jihad is as Canadian as Maple Syrup'

A Canadian who joined the fighting in Syria taunts Canada's government, says number of Canadian jihadists is growing.

Syria Denies Using Chlorine Gas Against Civilians

"Chlorine gas has never been used by the government," claims Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister in an interview.

Israeli-Arab Indicted For Fighting in Syrian Jihad

Arab citizen of Israel arrested after being trained in Syria and fighting for a terrorist group so brutal it was kicked out of Al Qaeda.

France: Too Bad Obama Didn't Strike in Syria

France's Foreign Minister says the Syrian regime is believed to have used chemical weapons 14 times since late 2013.

Iran Threatens to Mobilize 130,000 Troops in Syria

Revolutionary Guard leader makes revealing statement on Iranian control in Syria, says Assad acting as Iran's 'deputy'.

Syrian Jihadists Ban Mannequins in Shops

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant bans mannequins in shops in its stronghold of Raqa.

Syria: Presidential Campaign Starts as Civil War Rages

Campaigning begins for Syria's June 3 presidential election, in which Assad will face two opponents.

Kerry Supports Syrian Opposition, Mum on Request for Arms

Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Syrian opposition chief in Washington, but makes no mention of the rebels' plea for heavy weapons.

Watch: Jordanian Commentators Demolish Studio

Two Jordanian commentators got into a heated television debate about the Syrian civil war and proceeded to tear down the studio.

Syrian Opposition Head: We Need Weapons to Beat Assad

During a visit to Washington, Syrian opposition leader says rebels need "efficient weapons" to deal with Assad.

Rebel Strongpoint in Syria Surrenders to Assad

Homs, flashpoint for clashes, reverts to Assad's control - in exchange for the release of terrorists.

Lebanon Deports 'Palestinian Refugees' Back to Syria

41 refuge seekers sent back to Syrian war zone, in what the UNRWA criticizes as a breach of human rights.

Syria: 74 Jihadists Killed in Inter-rebel Fighting

Fighting continues among rivals Al-Nusra Front and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Assad to Face Two Candidates in Election

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad will face two other candidates in June presidential election. 21 other candidates deemed ineligible.