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Syrian Rebels: We've Received Heavy Weapons from Saudis

Rebel sources tell British newspaper that Saudi Arabia has supplied them with “Konkurs” anti-tank missiles.

Syrian Rebels: We've Received Heavy Weapons from Saudis

Mortar Shell from Syria Explodes in Israel

The civil war in Syria once again spills into Israel, as a mortar shell explodes in an open area in the Golan Heights.

Mortar Shell from Syria Explodes in Israel

Fiji Offers More Troops to Golan Heights UN Force

Fiji has offered more than 500 troops to the UN Golan Heights peacekeeping force, say diplomats.

Fiji Offers More Troops to Golan Heights UN Force

Assad Warns Europe: Arm the Rebels and Pay the Price

“If the Europeans deliver weapons (to rebels), Europe’s backyard will become a terrorists’ place," warns Syrian President.

Assad Warns Europe: Arm the Rebels and Pay the Price

Obama and Putin Continue to Disagree on Syria

U.S. and Russian Presidents agree that they disagree about Syria but promise to promote Geneva peace conference.

Obama and Putin Continue to Disagree on Syria

Thousands of Egyptian Islamists Rally for Syria Jihad

Thousands of Islamists rallied in Cairo on Friday in support of calls by Sunni Muslim clerics for a holy war against Syrian President Assad.

Thousands of Egyptian Islamists Rally for Syria Jihad

Report: France, Belgium, Saudis Send Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Reports on Monday said that Syrian rebels have begun receiving weapons from France and Belgium, via Saudi Arabia

Report: France, Belgium, Saudis Send Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Sarah Palin on Syrian Conflict: 'Let Allah Sort it Out'

Former United States vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin criticized President Barack Obama for his handing of the Syrian conflict.

Sarah Palin on Syrian Conflict: 'Let Allah Sort it Out'

Explosions Shake Damascus Military Airport

Two bombs struck a large military airport outside the Syrian capital of Damascus on Sunday night, the main rebel army said.

Explosions Shake Damascus Military Airport

Hizbullah Trains Assad Forces for Aleppo Offensive

Some 80 thousand military forces trained by Hizbullah to launch a ground offensive to recapture Syria’s commercial city of Aleppo.

Hizbullah Trains Assad Forces for Aleppo Offensive

Jordan's King: We Can Defend Ourselves from Syria

Jordan’s King Abdullah II vows to protect his country from the civil war in Syria.

Jordan's King: We Can Defend Ourselves from Syria

Syrian Minister: Morsi Should Close Israeli Embassy

Syria's Information Minister slams Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's decision to cut off all ties with Damascus.

Syrian Minister: Morsi Should Close Israeli Embassy

Putin: Syrian Rebels Are Cannibals; Don't Arm Them

One does not need to support people who eat their enemies' bodies, says Russian President.

Putin: Syrian Rebels Are Cannibals; Don't Arm Them

Bedouin Warns Syria's Assad Could Win, Death Toll Could Double

A Negev Bedouin predicts the Syrian death toll could even double and Bashar al-Assad will survive in office, thanks to Iran.

Bedouin Warns Syria's Assad Could Win, Death Toll Could Double

White House: No Plans for No-Fly Zone Over Syria

White House says a no-fly zone over Syria would be more difficult to set up than it was in Libya.

White House: No Plans for No-Fly Zone Over Syria

Nasrallah Vows Continued Support for Syria

Hizbullah will be wherever is needed in Syria, its leader promises.

Nasrallah Vows Continued Support for Syria

Clinton Calls on Obama for More Force in Syria

Former US President Bill Clinton has called on President Barack Obama to back rebel forces against Syria's President Assad more forcefully.

Clinton Calls on Obama for More Force in Syria

Report: Israeli Pilots Training for Syria, Lebanon Threats

Israeli air force pilots are training daily to meet threats posed by instability in neighboring Syria and Lebanon.

Report: Israeli Pilots Training for Syria, Lebanon Threats

Kerry: U.S. Considering Options to Help Rebels

The United States is considering what steps it can take to help the Syrian opposition, says Secretary of State.

Kerry: U.S. Considering Options to Help Rebels

Syrian Civil War an ‘Iranian Fight’ Says Think Tank Chief

A Gulf-based analyst quoted by The Washington Post says the Syrian civil war is Syrian no longer: now it's an Iranian fight to the finish.

Syrian Civil War an ‘Iranian Fight’ Says Think Tank Chief

Intel Minister Says Assad May Prevail in Syria

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz says he believes Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad may prevail in the civil war raging across the border.

Intel Minister Says Assad May Prevail in Syria

15 Yr Old Publicly Executed for Blasphemy in Aleppo

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports Islamist rebels in Aleppo executed a 15-year-old in front of his parents for blasphemy.

15 Yr Old Publicly Executed for Blasphemy in Aleppo

Israel Intensifies Warning to Syria Over Golan Heights

Israel has allegedly reiterated its warnings to Syria over the Golan Heights, threatening the IDF will attack Syrian tanks on its border.

Israel Intensifies Warning to Syria Over Golan Heights

Syrian Army Uses Innocent Civilians as Bait

President Bashar Al-Assad’s troops have been using innocent civilians as human bait to lure rebels from their hiding places.

Syrian Army Uses Innocent Civilians as Bait

Report: Weapons with Hebrew Inscription Found in Syria

Hizbullah TV claims weapons bearing Hebrew inscriptions have been found in the Syrian town of al-Qusayr.

Report: Weapons with Hebrew Inscription Found in Syria

McCain Repeats Call for U.S. to Take Action in Syria

"The only power that is not fully committed in this struggle is us," says U.S. Senator John McCain, a week after meeting Syrian rebels.

McCain Repeats Call for U.S. to Take Action in Syria

UN Chief Regrets Austria's Decision to Withdraw from Golan

Ban Ki-moon says he regrets Austria’s decision to withdraw its troops from the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.

UN Chief Regrets Austria's Decision to Withdraw from Golan

Austria Withdraws Peacekeeping Force from Golan Heights

Austria announced that it is pulling its United Nations peacekeeping force from the Golan Heights, following increased violence.

Austria Withdraws Peacekeeping Force from Golan Heights

UN Confirms 'Incidents' in Golan Heights

Head of UN peacekeeping force confirms that shots had been fired in "incidents" on the Israel-Syria ceasefire line in the Golan Heights.

UN Confirms 'Incidents' in Golan Heights

Report: Iran, Hizbullah to 'Fight to the Death' for Assad

Iran and Hizbullah are doing everything they can to keep Bashar Assad in power in Syria, says a special report by a terror watch group

Report: Iran, Hizbullah to 'Fight to the Death' for Assad

Report: S-300 Missiles Now on Their Way to Syria

A report said that American intelligence units had observed Russian ships on their way to Syria, possibly carrying S-300 missiles

Report: S-300 Missiles Now on Their Way to Syria

Syrian MP: Army Has Green Light to Respond to Israeli Attacks

The Syrian army has the green light to respond to any future Israeli attack without referring back to its “leadership,” says lawmaker.

Syrian MP: Army Has Green Light to Respond to Israeli Attacks

Hollande: World Must Act Over Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

French President Francois Hollande says that the world is obligated to act in response to evidence of sarin being used in Syria.

Hollande: World Must Act Over Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

Arab League Condemns Hizbullah's Involvement in Syria

Arab League foreign ministers, meeting in Cairo, condemn Hizbullah's involvement in the Syrian civil war.

Arab League Condemns Hizbullah's Involvement in Syria

Wounded Syrian Dies En-Route Seeking Treatment in Israel

A wounded Syrian has died on his way to an Israeli hospital after crossing the border to seek medical treatment in the Jewish state.

Wounded Syrian Dies En-Route Seeking Treatment in Israel

France: Syria Used Sarin Gas, So All Options Are on the Table

French Foreign Minister says that tests on chemical samples from Syria make it certain that Sarin was used in the country.

France: Syria Used Sarin Gas, So All Options Are on the Table

Al-Qaeda Sets Up 'Complaints Department' in Syria

Al-Qaeda has set up a complaints department after taking control of parts of the civilian administration in northern Syria.

Al-Qaeda Sets Up 'Complaints Department' in Syria

Russia Blocks Security Council Statement on Syria

Russia blocks a UN Security Council declaration of alarm over the siege of the Syrian town of al-Qusayr.

Russia Blocks Security Council Statement on Syria

Hamas's Mashaal: Assad Refused to Accept Political Solution

Hamas left Syria because Assad refused to consider a political solution to the conflict in the country, says leader Khaled Mashaal.

Hamas's Mashaal: Assad Refused to Accept Political Solution

UN Blacklists Syrian Al-Nusra Front

UN Security Council blacklists the Syrian group Al-Nusra Front, adds it to its global sanctions list because of its links to Al-Qaeda.

UN Blacklists Syrian Al-Nusra Front

U.S. Officials: Assad Doesn't Have S-300 Yet

Syrian President bluffing when he says that Russian advanced missile systems have already begun arriving in his country, U.S. officials say.

U.S. Officials: Assad Doesn't Have S-300 Yet

Netanyahu Orders Personal Protection Kits for All Israelis

Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered to ensure that personal protection kits, which include gas masks, are distributed to all Israelis.

Netanyahu Orders Personal Protection Kits for All Israelis

Assad May be Bluffing on Missiles, Says Expert

Amb. (ret.) Yossi Ben-Aharon explains why Russia wants to supply S-300s to Syria and what it means for Israel, in this exclusive interview.

Assad May be Bluffing on Missiles, Says Expert

Syria Claims it Killed American, Briton in Civil War Fighting

Syria said Thursday that its soldiers had killed three armed individuals – at least one from Britain, and one from the United States

Syria Claims it Killed American, Briton in Civil War Fighting

Report: Hizbullah Gives Hamas 'Eviction Papers' from Lebanon

Hamas was informed by Hizbullah that its people were no longer welcome in Lebanon, sparking fears of a face-off spilling over from Syria

Report: Hizbullah Gives Hamas 'Eviction Papers' from Lebanon

Syrian FM: Assad Will Remain President Until 2014

Syria's Foreign Minister says that Assad will remain in power until 2014 and will run again if the people want him to.

Syrian FM: Assad Will Remain President Until 2014

Rebels to Hizbullah: Stop Attacking Us Or We'll Hunt You to Hell

Free Syrian Army warns Hizbullah to end its involvement in the Syrian conflict within 24 hours.

Rebels to Hizbullah: Stop Attacking Us Or We'll Hunt You to Hell

U.S. Backs EU, Condemns Russia Over Syria

The U.S. condemns Russia for selling advanced missile systems to Syria, welcomes EU's lifting of an arms embargo.

U.S. Backs EU, Condemns Russia Over Syria

Report: Obama Asks for Plan for No-Fly Zone Over Syria

The White House has asked the Pentagon to draw up plans for a no-fly zone inside Syria, administration officials say.

Report: Obama Asks for Plan for No-Fly Zone Over Syria

Lebanon: 1 Dead as Shells Hit Hizbullah Stronghold

Cross-border mortar shells from Syria kill one person and wound another near the eastern Lebanese town of Hermel.

Lebanon: 1 Dead as Shells Hit Hizbullah Stronghold

Senator McCain Visits Syria, Meets Rebels

Sen. John McCain, a proponent of U.S. military action in Syria, crossed the Syrian border and met with rebels.

Senator McCain Visits Syria, Meets Rebels

EU Agrees to Lift Arms Embargo on Syria

European Union foreign ministers agree to lift an arms embargo on Syria, but no decision made to supply weapons to rebels.

EU Agrees to Lift Arms Embargo on Syria

'Just in Case,' Israelis Flock to Get Gas Masks

A record number of gas mask kits were distributed Sunday, as Israelis prepare for a possible war in the north

'Just in Case,' Israelis Flock to Get Gas Masks

Israel's New Neighbor: Syrian Al-Qaeda Rebel Group

Syrian rebel group Jabhat al-Nusra, closely identified with al-Qaeda, has "moved in" next to the border with Israel

Israel's New Neighbor: Syrian Al-Qaeda Rebel Group

EU Considers Easing Syria Arms Embargo

EU foreign ministers discuss British, French proposal to allow arming rebels. Critics warn of "devastating consequences".

EU Considers Easing Syria Arms Embargo

Israel Launches Home Front Defense Drill

Israel launches a national civil defense drill, which the army said will this year focus on the threat of unconventional weapons.

Israel Launches Home Front Defense Drill

'Assad Has Chemicals that Can Eradicate Entire Towns'

Assad has enough sarin to "eradicate the whole of Damascus," says a former scientist for the Syrian chemical weapons program.

'Assad Has Chemicals that Can Eradicate Entire Towns'

Hizbullah Has Lost 75 Terrorists in Syria So Far

75 Hizbullah terrorists have been killed in Syria since they first became involved in the country’s civil war.

Hizbullah Has Lost 75 Terrorists in Syria So Far

Syria Accuses Israel of Health Violations in the Golan

Syria slams Israel at the UN over the "deterioration of the health conditions" in "the occupied Golan."

Syria Accuses Israel of Health Violations in the Golan

Video: An Inside Look at the Destruction of a Syrian Town

A video shows the ferocity of fighting in a Syrian town, and the frustration of residents with the West's inaction

Video: An Inside Look at the Destruction of a Syrian Town