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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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

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.

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.

Arab League Condemns Hizbullah's Involvement in Syria

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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

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

EU Considers Easing Syria Arms Embargo

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

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.

'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.

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.

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."

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

Israel's Defensive Abilities 'Undiminished' in Golan

Israel's ability to deter attack on Golan Heights remains undiminished, says top defense official.

Defense Minister: Iran Remains the Biggest Threat

"The possibility of Iran having a nuclear weapon is a nightmare for the entire world. We must prepare," says Yaalon.

Iran, Hizbullah Are 'Propping Up' Assad, Says Britain's Hague

Iran and its Shiite Lebanese ally Hizbullah are “propping up” President Bashar al-Assad, said British Foreign Secretary William Hague.

Gantz Warns Assad: Don't Escalate the Situation

"If Assad causes the situation in the Golan Heights to deteriorate, he will pay the price," warns IDF Chief of Staff.

IDF: Jeep Seen in Syria Video Left Behind in Lebanon Withdrawal

An Arab news outlet on Monday circulated a video showing an IDF jeep that Syrian soldiers said they captured from Syrian rebel groups

Senior Hizbullah Official Killed in Syria Fighting

Senior Hizbullah terrorist Fady al-Jazzar reportedly among those killed in intense fighting in the Syrian town of Qusayr.

Report: Syrian Army Aiming Missiles at Tel Aviv

The Syrian army is aiming advanced surface-to-surface missiles at Tel Aviv, according to the Sunday Times.

Assad's Government Tortured Citizens, Says HRW

Syrians were arbitrarily detained and tortured by government forces in security buildings in northern Syria, says Human Rights Watch.

Ex-MI Head: Assad Will be 'Finished' if He Starts a War

If Syrian President starts a war with Israel, he will be “finished”, says former Military Intelligence head Amos Yadlin.

Terror Group: Rocket Fire on the Golan Not an Accident

A Syrian group took responsibility for the firing of two mortar shells at Israel Thursday morning

Erdogan Rejects Joint Probe with Syria Into Terror Attack

Turkey's Prime Minister firmly rejects a Syrian proposal to hold a joint probe over a twin car bomb attack that killed 51 people.

NGO: Death Toll in Syria Conflict is 94,000

More than 94,000 people have been killed in more than two years in Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.

Netanyahu, Putin to Meet Tuesday Amid Syria Weapons Concerns

Netanyahu to hold talks with Russian President Putin, amid concerns of Moscow delivering advanced missiles to Damascus.

Syrian Opposition: Israel Conspiring to Keep Assad in Power

A commander in the Syrian opposition says Israel collaborating with Iran and Hizbullah to keep Assad in power.

Syrian Minister: We Have the Right to Enter the Golan Anytime

Syria’s Information Minister says his country has a right to launch an operation against Israel from the Golan Heights.

Shalom: Israel 'Fully Determined' to Halt Syria Missile Deal

PM is "fully determined" to halt sales by Russia of advanced missiles to Syria, Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom said on Sunday.

Davutoglu: Tests on Syrians Show Signs of Chemical Weapons

Turkey's FM: tests conducted on wounded Syrians suggested use of chemical weapons.

Lavrov: Russia Not Planning to Give Syria Advanced Weapons

Russia is not planning to supply Syria with any weapons beyond current contracts, says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Erdogan: Assad Crossed Obama's Red Line Long Ago

Turkey's prime minister calls on the U.S. to take action in Syria, says Assad used chemical weapons against his people.

Assad: Syria Will 'Give Hizbullah Everything'

Syria will "give Hizbullah everything" in recognition of its support and will follow model of "resistance" against Israel.

Report: Russia to Sell Syria Advanced Missiles, Keep Assad Going

Israel has warned the United States that Russia plans to sell advanced weapons to Syria, a report in the Wall Street Journal said