Syria

Report: Syria Combining Chemicals for Sarin Gas

Engineers working for Assad are combining the two chemical precursors needed to weaponize sarin gas, says U.S. official.

Report: Israel Asked Jordan for OK to Bomb Syrian WMDs

The Atlantic reports that Israel asked Jordan for its approval to bomb Syria's chemical weapons sites. Jordan reportedly said 'no.'

UN Soldiers Wounded in Syria Receive Treatment in Israel

Two Austrian soldiers who were wounded in Syria flown to the Rambam Hospital in Haifa for treatment.

Missiles for Rebels May Spell the End of Assad

Censures for war crimes, 40,000 dead and sanctions have not stopped Assad, but rebels, armed with new missiles, may spell his end.

UN Condemns Iran and Syria for Human Rights Abuses

A key United Nations committee passes non-binding resolutions condemning human rights abuses by Iran, Syria and North Korea.

Aleppo Cut Off By Rebel Forces

The northern commercial hub of Aleppo has been surrounded and cut off by rebel forces, with all but one road to the city blocked.

Syrian Civil War Spreads to Damascus Outskirts

Regime helicopters pound the outskirts of Damascus as the fighting in Syria's civil war continues.

Iran, Syria, Russia Fight NATO Missiles on Turkish-Syrian Border

Iran is fighting the placement of Patriot defense missiles along the Turkish-Syrian border. So are Syria and Russia.

Syria Slams Turkey Over Plans to Deploy Patriot Missiles

Syria says Turkey's plans to deploy Patriot missiles along its border are "a new act of provocation."

Turkey Requests NATO Deploy Patriot Missiles Along Syrian Border

Turkey has requested that NATO deploy Patriot missiles along its border to defend against attacks from Syria.

Syria: Dozens Hurt in Bombing on Aleppo Hospital

Syrian warplanes bombard the rebel-held district of the city of Aleppo, causing dozens of casualties.

Syrian Opposition to Appoint Ambassador to France

France invites Syria's new opposition coalition to send an ambassador to Paris.

Bullets Hit IDF Jeep Near Syria Border, IDF Fires Back

Syrian bullets hit an IDF jeep during a patrol along the border. No one was hurt and the IDF fired back.

UN Sends Protest to Syria Over Golan Attacks

UN sends protest letter to the Syrian government for claiming it had UN permission to attack rebel opponents in the Golan Heights.

Syrian Army Promises to Avoid Firing at Israel

The Syrian army has pledged to Israel that its soldiers will avoid firing at the Israeli side of the border.

US, France Throw Support to Syrian Rebel Coalition

The US recognized the newly formed coalition of Syrian rebel groups as the “legitimate representative” of the Syrian people.

War Drums in the North; Syria Fires Yet Another Mortar at Israel

A mortar shell from Syria landed in the Golan Heights Monday, prompting the IDF to return fire for the second time in two days.

UN Leader: Syria, Israel Must 'Halt Firing of Any Kind'

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed to Israel and Syria to ease tensions on Golan Heights, amid fears of escalation.

Syrian Opposition Groups Agree to Unite

Syria's opposition agreed Sunday to unite against Bashar al-Assad and elected a cleric as its first leader.

Syrian Opposition Groups Agree on Unity Plan

Syrian opposition groups have agreed in principle on a plan to unite against President Bashar Al-Assad.

IDF Changes Rules of Engagement Along Syrian Border

The continued spillover of the fighting in Syria into Israel has caused the IDF to change the rules of engagement along the Syrian border.

Thousands Flee Syria as Fighting Continues

Heavy fighting between Syrian rebels and troops sends thousands fleeing across the border into Turkey.

IDF Soldiers Arrest Syrian Teen who Enters Israel

IDF soldiers from the “Oketz” canine unit arrest a 17-year-old Syrian teen after he crosses the Israeli-Syrian border.

Syrian 'Spillover' Continues: Shells Hit Golan Community

Mortar shells were fired from Syria into Israel, with one of them hitting a neighborhood in the religious Zionist community Alonei HaBashan.

Syria Shuts Down Hamas Offices

As rift deepens between Hamas and the Syrian regime, Syrian security forces shut down all the offices belonging to Hamas.

IDF Jeep Hit by Syrian Gunfire on Golan Heights

An Israeli military jeep was hit Monday by Syrian gunfire on the Golan Heights.

'Heroic' Iran Behind Sandy, Claims Pro-Assad Group

While most reactions to Sandy included outpouring of support, some claimed it was result of high-tech secret engineering.

Syria War Escalates, Army Jets Attack Inside Damascus

A Syrian fighter jet hits targets inside Damascus for the first time as air strikes pounded rebel bastions around the country.

2 Hamas Leaders Killed in Syrian 'Palestinian' Camp

Two Hamas leaders killed by the Syrian army in a Deraa area which serves as a camp for people registered as Palestinian refugees.

Syrian Rebels Declare 'Ceasefire' Dead as Fighting Rages

Syrian rebels declared ceasefire well and truly dead. At least 221 killed since Friday.

Switzerland Adopts New Sanctions against Syria

Switzerland adds 28 names to its existing list of supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, freezing their assets.

Car Bombings Shatter Syria Ceasefire

Deadly car bombings and artillery fire shatter the ceasefire in Syria several hours after it begins.

Syria's Army, Rebels Confirm Friday Ceasefire

Syria's army and main rebel force confirm they will cease fire on Friday, but both sides reserve the right to respond to any aggression.

Israeli Arab MKs: Assad is the Victim

Despite the all-around condemnation of Bashar Assad, Israeli Arab MKs held a rally to support him Wednesday

Syria: Assad Issues Pardon, Continues Airstrikes

Assad meets a major rebel demand by pardoning all political prisoners, but continues airstrikes, raids.

Syria Rejects UN Report, Claims Sanctions Hurting Children

The Syrian government attacks the UN, claiming economic sanctions, not government forces, are causing true harm to children.

EU: Iran, Syria Jamming Our Broadcasts

Iran and Syria have been deliberately interfering with broadcasts by European satellite stations, a group of EU broadcasters said

Al Qaeda on the march

Jordanians Foil Potentially Massive Islamist Attack

Jordanian officials uncovered plans for a major terror attack on commercial targets and Western diplomats in Amman.

Lebanon PM Suspends Resignation with Calls for 'Day of Rage'

Lebanese PM Najib Mikati has suspended his decision to resign as the opposition 'March 14' faction calls for a 'Day of Rage.'

Syria: At Least 44 Dead in Attack on Rebel-Held Town

Syrian fighter jets blast the rebel-held town of Maaret al-Numan, killing at least 44 people. Meanwhile, peace efforts continue.

Syrian Rebels Down Helicopter as Fighting Continues

Syrian rebels shoot down a helicopter as troops try to retake Aleppo. Meanwhile, UN envoy continues peace efforts.

Netanyahu Warns of Syria Attack Over Chemical Weapons

Netanyahu: Israel will not hesitate to attack in Syria if it feels chemical weapons will end up in the hands of Hizbullah.

Fighting Continues in Syria

Fighting continues in Damascus, Aleppo and the Turkish border as UN peace envoy visits Cairo.

U.S. Ambassador: Hizbullah Part of Assad's 'Killing Machine'

Hizbullah is working to bolster Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime, charges U.S. ambassador Susan Rice.

Analysis: America's Mideast Allies Arming Jihadists in Syria?

American news outlets report that weapons shipments to Syrian rebels are going to radical Islamists instead of their intended recipients.

Turkey Grounds Armenian Plane for Security Check

Ankara ordered an Armenian plane to land in the city of Erzurum for inspection before allowing it to leave Turkish air space Monday.

Iran Submits Proposal to End Syrian Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi hands UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi an unofficial proposal aimed at ending the civil war in Syria.

Report: Syrian Air Force Drops Cluster Bombs on Civilians

The Syrian Air Force has dropped cluster bombs on civilian areas in Syria's cities, a human rights organization says.

Barak: We didn't Offer Syria the Golan

Defense Minister says there were 4-5 meetings with Syria, but "it never reached negotiations."

FSA Rebels Attack Army, Regime Attacks Protesters

Fourteen soldiers died in an attack on an army post in the southern province of Daraa on Friday.

Italian FM Says Israel Should Not Strike Iran

In a statement on American TV, the Italian foreign minister said that Israel risks global diplomatic isolation if it attacks Iran.

Statement on Golan Issued by Israeli Newspaper Was False

Yediot Ahronot statement saying PM Netanyahu called for peace talks with Syria at outbreak of civil war shown to be false.

Oil Prices Rise After Syrian Jet Forced to Land

Jets from Turkey that intercepted a Syrian passenger jet caused a surge in oil prices.

Report: US Warned Turkey of Weapons on Syrian Plane

The US warned Turkey there was military cargo aboard a Syrian aircraft intercepted by Ankara Wednesday night – correctly.

Defense Official: Focus on Preventing a Nuclear Iran

Defense Ministry Diplomatic-Security chief Amos Gilad says Israel's priority should be to prevent a nuclear Iran.

Virulent Anti-Semitic Writer Killed in Syria

A Syrian writer and political researcher, known for his virulent anti-Semitic writings, has been killed by state security services.

Two Arrested at Heathrow Airport in Terror Probe Involving Syria

British police arrested two people at London's Heathrow Airport as part of investigation into travel to Syria for alleged terror activity.

Dozens Killed as Suicide Bombs Hit Syrian Compound

The civil war in Syria continues to intensify as dozens are killed and fighting spills into Turkey and Lebanon.

Hizbullah Hostages in Syrian Rebel Custody

Hizbullah terrorists taken hostage in Homs by Free Syrian Army fighters.

One Dead in Bomb Attack in Damascus

One person killed in a car bomb attack on a street in central Damascus where the police headquarters is located.