Syria

Obama Repeats Previous Warnings on Chemical Weapons

Obama says the use of chemical weapons in Syria would cross a line, but says there's no certainty yet that such weapons were used.

Obama Waiting for 'Facts' About Syria's Use of Chemical Weapons

Obama is awaiting a “definitive judgment” on whether the Syrian regime used chemical weapons, the White House says.

British PM: Syria Chemical Weapons Evidence 'Serious'

British PM David Cameron says growing evidence of the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime is "extremely serious".

Syria's Opposition: The World Needs to Act on Obama's 'Red Line'

Syria's opposition calls for action on Obama's warning that Syria's use of chemical weapons would cross a "red line."

U.S. Senators Call for Action in Syria Over Use of Chemicals

U.S. Senators say it it time to intervene in Syria, after intelligence assessments say that Assad likely used chemical weapons.

White House on Syria: 'All Options Are on the Table'

A senior White House official says "all options are on the table" should use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime be confirmed.

Lebanese Youth Sign Up for 'Jihad' Against Hizbullah

Lebanese youth have begun to sign up for “armed Jihad in Syria” against Hizbullah terrorists helping Assad.

Israel Has Mossad Agents in Syria, Says Rebel Leader

Israel has a presence in Syria, would know if chemical weapons had been used, claims the Chief of Staff for the Free Syrian Army.

Hagel Warns Israel Over Syrian Chemical Weapons Allegations

Hagel cautions Israel over Syrian chemical weapons claims, saying such allegations are "serious business".

U.S. Not Yet Sure About Assad's Use of Chemical Weapons

The United States has not yet concluded that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime used chemical weapons, says the White House.

EU Eases Syria Oil Embargo to Help Rebels

EU foreign ministers enable companies to import Syrian crude and export oil production technology to areas in the hands of the opposition.

Syrian Opposition Denounces Hizbullah's Role in Civil War

Syria's opposition warns that Hizbullah’s role in fighting in Homs province amounts to a "declaration of war."

Gantz: I Hope We Can Develop Our Relations with Turkey

“Turkey is an important country with interests that are common to those of Israel,” says IDF Chief of Staff.

Yaalon: Israel Acted to Prevent Arms Reaching Hizbullah

Defense Minister Yaalon implicitly confirms Israel was behind a January strike on a weapons convoy in Syria headed for Hizbullah terrorists

At Least 80 Killed in Latest Syria Massacre

Syrian opposition says that government troops seized a town near Damascus, killing at least 80 people, including women and children.

Syria Accuses US of 'Throwing Oil on Fire'

Syrian government daily accuses US of having "thrown oil on the fire" of country's conflict by doubling its aid to the opposition.

U.S. to Double 'Non-Lethal Aid' to Syria's Opposition

The United States says it will double its aid to Syria's opposition, but not with arms supplies or a direct intervention.

U.S. Investigating Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating accounts from Europe that Syria may have used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

PM: Israel Has a Right to Prevent Syrian Weapons Flow

Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel was very concerned over the possibility that Syrian weapons would end up in the hands of terrorists

Assad: The West Will Pay for Supporting Al-Qaeda

Syrian President warns the West it will pay a heavy price for its supporting Al-Qaeda, says his regime's defeat is not an option.

Syria's Muslim Brotherhood: There's No Extremism in Syria

"It is not true that extremists are in charge of liberated lands," says Syria's Muslim Brotherhood’s leader.

More than 1,000 Hizbullah Terrorists Enter Syria to Help Assad

Over 1,000 members of Hizbullah have entered Syria in the past few days in order to fight alongside regime troops.

Syria: 12 Children Killed in Airstrikes

Air strikes by Syrian regime warplanes killed at least 12 children in two incidents on Sunday, says the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

UK Finds Proof of Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

UK says that chemical weapons were used in the Syrian conflict, after scientists analyzed soil smuggled out of the country.

Shots from Syria Fired at Golan Heights

A barrage of shots from Syria were fired near an IDF force in the Golan Heights. Soldiers responded by firing missiles at the source.

Obama Authorizes Aid for Rebels Amid Calls to Arm Them

President Barack Obama authorizes the release of $10 million in additional aid to Syrian rebels, as calls continue for the U.S. to arm them.

Watchdog: Southern Syria Army Assault Kills 57

Six children were among at least 57 people killed in southern Syria as the army launched an all-out assault on two towns in Daraa province.

Syrian Opposition to Kerry: Give Us Weapons

Syrian opposition leaders renew their appeals for arms as a jihadist group pledges loyalty to Al-Qaeda.

Head of Syria's Al-Nusra Pledges Allegiance to Al-Qaeda

Hours after Al-Qaeda confirmed that Al-Nusra is a member of its international network, the head of Al-Nusra pledged allegiance to Al-Qaeda.

UN Warns Libyan Weapons Spreading to Gaza, Syria

A U.N. panel says weaponry from Libya is spreading across North Africa to Gaza and Syria “at an alarming rate.”

12 Hizbullah Members Killed Near Damascus

Twelve members of the Hizbullah terrorist group have been killed in an ambush near Damascus. 20 others wounded.

UN Team 'Ready to Deploy' to Probe Syria Chemical Weapons

A UN inspection team is in Cyprus and ready to deploy to nearby Syria to probe the alleged use of chemical weapons in the bloody conflict.

Al-Qaeda Chief Urges Syrian Rebels to Establish Islamic State

In an online audio message Sunday, Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri urges Syrian rebels to fight to establish an Islamic state in Syria.

Al-Qaeda Chief Wants Islamic State in Syria

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has urged rebels, in a new internet message, to fight to establish an Islamic state in Syria.

Syria Withdraws Troops from Golan, Leaving Israel Concerned

The Syrian government has withdrawn large numbers of troops from the Golan Heights and rebels have taken over, reports the Guardian.

New Lebanese PM Wants Neutrality on Syrian Civil War

Lebanese MP Tammam Salam named the country’s new prime minister, pledging to safeguard the country from the war in Syria.

Claims of Turkey-Israel Pact Against Syria 'Groundless'

Turkish Foreign Minister hit back at Bashar al-Assad's claims that Ankara made a pact with Israel against Damascus.

Report: Hamas Training Syrian Rebels in Damascus

Hamas, a former ally of Assad, is now training the rebel Free Syrian Army in eastern Damascus, sources tell the British Times.

Assad: Erdogan Destroying Syria by Reconciling with Israel

Syria’s President charges that the improvement in the relations between Turkey and Israel is proof that Erdogan is trying to destroy Syria.

Iran: West Targeting Syria to Divert Attention from Israel

Senior Iranian lawmaker charges that the Western media is creating a hype against Syria in order to divert attention from “Israel’s crimes”.

UN: 4 Million People Are Displaced Inside Syria

The UN says some four million Syrians are displaced inside the country and in dire need of international help.

Syrian Regime Slams Hamas's Mashaal for Breaking with Damascus

A Syrian regime newspaper slams Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal for breaking with Damascus, says he's given up on resistance.

Assad: 'No Word of Truth' From Turkey's Erdogan

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accuses Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan of not having said "a single word of truth" about Syrian conflict.

Report: 'Israel Spies on Russian Fleet Off Syrian Coast'

Report: Israel allegedly used espionage equipment it planted off the Syrian coast to monitor Russian naval movements in Mediterranean.

Critically Wounded Syrian Transferred to Israeli Hospital

Israeli military medics transferred a critically wounded Syrian to a hospital in Israel after he crossed the armistice line on Golan Heights

Former American Soldier Charged With Fighting For Al-Qaeda

A former America soldier has been arrested and charged with terror offenses after he joined a Syrian Al-Qaeda-linked rebel group.

Iran, N. Korea, Syria Block Arms Trade Treaty

Iran, North Korea and Syria twice blocked attempts at the United Nations to agree on the first treaty on the conventional arms trade.

Iraqi Influx Doubles Syrian Al Qaeda-Linked Rebel Faction

Syria’s Al Nusra Front, allied with Al Qaeda, has more than doubled and is continuing to grow with the influx of jihadists from abroad.

Syrian Rebels Open First 'Embassy' in Qatar

The Syrian opposition opened its first "embassy” in Qatar on Wednesday.

Syria Slams Arab League for 'Giving Away' its Seat to Rebels

Syria had harsh words for the Arab League's decision to hand over Syria's seat in the League to rebel representatives

UN to Move Staff Out of Conflict-Ridden Syria

The United Nations is moving about half of its 100 international staff still in Syria out of the country due to the growing danger.

Report: CIA Helping Boost Arms Shipments to Syrian Rebels

Report: Arab nations and Turkey, assisted by CIA, have dramatically increased military aid to Syrian rebels in recent months.

Syrian Cleric Supported Blowing Up American and Israeli Targets

A pro-Assad cleric who was killed last week in a suicide bomb attack advocated for bombing American and Israeli targets around the world.

Kerry to Iraq: Stop Allowing Flights From Iran to Syria

Washington is "watching what Iraq is doing," U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warns Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

Syrian Rebels: Army Used Chemical Weapons Near Damascus

Members of the Syrian opposition claim that Assad’s forces fired phosphorous at rebels in the town of Adra.

UN to Investigate Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

The UN will investigate whether chemical weapons have been used in the Syria conflict, Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon says.

Damascus Suicide Bombing Kills 42, Including Pro-Assad Cleric

A suicide bomb attack on a mosque killed 42 people, including Syria's most prominent pro-regime Sunni cleric, and wounded dozens of others.

Calls for UN Inquiry Into Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

Britain, France and the U.S. call for a UN inquiry into accusations by the Syrian government and opposition of chemical weapons attacks.

Obama Careful Regarding Chemical Weapons in Syria

"We intend to investigate thoroughly exactly what happened," says Obama when asked whether chemical weapons were used in Syria.

Steinitz: 'Apparently Clear Chemical Weapons Used in Syria'

Either Syrian rebels or the Damascus regime have used chemical weapons in country's civil war, said Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz.