Syria

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The Syrian government has withdrawn large numbers of troops from the Golan Heights and rebels have taken over, reports the Guardian.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

Netanyahu Invited to Russia To Discuss Mideast

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has been invited to Moscow to discuss the current crises involving Syria and Iran.

U.S. Rep. Rogers: High Probability Syria Used Chemical Weapons

There is a high probability that Syria used chemical weapons against rebels, says chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee.

US Official: Iraq Turns Blind Eye to Iran Arms Flights to Syria

Baghdad is "looking the other way" as Iran sends military equipment through Iraqi airspace to Syrian regime, says American official.

Hizbullah Secretly Buries Terrorists Killed in Syrian Civil War

Hizbullah has secretly buried 38 of its terrorists who were killed on Syrian territory, the Free Syrian army says.

Syrian National Council Elects Prime Minister

Syria's main opposition National Council elects Ghassan Hitto as premier for swathes of rebel-held territory.

Syrian Aircraft Strike in Lebanon

Syrian aircraft bomb two locations in the eastern Lebanon town of Arsal. Washington denounces the act.

Syrian Rebels Seize Weapons Depots Near Aleppo

Syrian rebels have seized several weapons depots in the village of Khan Toman in Aleppo province after days of fierce clashes.

Report: Israel to Seek US Attack on Syria, or Freedom to Do So

Israel will ask President Obama to order US attack on Syria if Assad tries to transfer weapons of mass destruction to terrorists.

Syrian Army's Logistics Chief Defects

The Syrian army's logistics chief, General Mohammed Khalluf, has defected, activists claim.

British Royals Visit Syrian Refugees on Mideast Trip

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla visited Syrian refugee camp in northern Jordan as part of a trip to the Middle East.

UN Halts Peacekeeping Patrols in the Golan Heights

The UN has halted peacekeeping patrols in the Golan Heights amid fears that more countries may withdraw from its force.

PA Arabs Nabbed in Egypt, Suspected of Spying

Seven Palestinian Authority Arabs have been arrested by Egyptian security on suspicion of carrying out a military reconnaissance mission.

Syria Ready to Fight Rebels 'For Years'

Pro-government Syrian newspaper warns the army is "in perfect condition" and can "fight for years to defend Syria."

Syria, China, Iran: 'Enemies of the Internet'

Syria, China, Iran are flagrantly spying online, media watchdog RSF said Tuesday.

Peres Urges Arab League to 'Stop Syrian Massacre'

Delivering historic address to European Parliament, President Shimon Peres called for the Arab League to “to stop the massacre.”

Syrian Rebels Vow to Conquer Golan, Refugees Refuse Israeli Aid

Syrian refugees might be desperate, injured and starving – but they won’t accept Israeli aid, as rebels vow to reconquer the Golan Heights.

Barak: Assad's Fall 'Inevitable,' Israel May Pay the Price

According to outgoing Defense Minister Ehud Barak, the fall of Bashar al-Assad is inevitable. It's not good for Israel, he told MKs

Hizbullah's Number 2: Assad Regime Will Survive

The Hizbullah terror group’s number two, Sheikh Naim Qassem, says he is confident that the Assad regime in Syria would survive.

Report: U.S. Training Syrian Rebels in Jordan

The United States is training Syrian rebels in Jordan, the German weekly Der Spiegel reports.

Syria: Fighting Returns to 'Capital of the Revolution'

Syrian rebels launch a surprise raid to retake a key district of the central city of Homs, dubbed 'capital of the revolution'.

UN: Syrian Refugees May Double or Triple This Year

The number of Syrian refugees, which just passed the million mark, could double or triple by the end of the year, according to the UN.