Syria

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.

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.