Syria

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.

Turkey, Iran and the West Entangled in the Syrian Civil War

As the conflict in Syria continues to get worse, countries around the world become entangles in the fighting

Report: Syria Sought Security Cooperation with Israel

Classified documents obtained by the Al Arabiya network reveal that Assad sought cross border cooperation with the State of Israel.

Turkish Army Attacks Targets in Syria

The Turkish army attacks several targets in Syria after a Syrian mortar lands in Turkey and kills five.

Assad Refused to Talk with Opposition, Says Former PM

Syrian President Bashar Assad rejected offers to resolve the country's violent uprising peacefully, says defected Prime Minister .

Syrian Television Attacks Hamas' Mashaal

Syria's official television launches a scathing attack against Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal.

Report: Assad Ordered Bomb Attacks in Damascus

Assad was behind a pair of car bomb attacks in Damascus in May, documents obtained by Al Arabiya reveal.

Iraq to Stop All Iranian Planes Bound for Syria

According to U.S. officials, Iraq is determined to land and carry out searches on all Iranian flights headed for Syria

Panetta: Syria Has Moved Some Chemical Weapons

Panetta: The Syrian regime has moved some chemical weapons but the main storage sites for remain secure.

U.S. Announces New Aid for Syrian Citizens

The United States unveils $45 million in new aid to Syria, to meet a growing humanitarian crisis in the bloody 18-month conflict.

More Hizbullah Fighters Dying in Syria, Sources Say

Hizbullah has recently increased the size and scope of its assistance to the Syrian government

Arab Ministers Mull Syria Intervention Force

Arab ministers weigh calls for an Arab intervention in the Syria conflict, Western nations press Russia and China to drop opposition.

Rocket from Syria Lands in Golan Heights

In the second such incident in two days, a rocket fired during clashes in Syria lands in the Golan Heights.

FSA: 'The Fall of the Regime Is a Question of Months'

With the Damascus regime losing control of the country, the Syrian rebel army gains confidence

NATO Official Rules Out Military Intervention in Syria

NATO does not believe that military intervention in Syria would bring any improvement, says a senior alliance official.

Syria: At Least 30 Killed in Massive Explosion

At least 30 civilians killed in a massive explosion in northeast Syria. State media blames a helicopter gunship crash on an accident.

Report: Syrian Army Tested Systems for Poison Gas Shells

Witnesses tell the Der Spiegel magazine that the Syrian army tested missile systems for poison gas shells.

Syrian Rebels: Peace Envoy Brahimi's Mission is Doomed

UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi ends his first visit to Syria, as a a rebel commander says his mission would fail.

Deputy Chief of Staff Warns Against Regional War

Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Yair Naveh warns that terrorism along the borders with Syria and Egypt is increasing.

Key Syrian Defector Hints that France Helped Him

Key Syrian defector General Manaf Tlas hints that French secret agents helped him flee Syria, won't explain how.

Syrian Civil War Enters Iraq

Terror Wave In Iraq Encouraged By Syrian Chaos And Fault Lines

Welcome to Obama's ended war in Iraq and the 'defeated Al Qaeda' where hundreds were killed and wounded in Sunday's terror campaign.

Syrian Turmoil Convenient for the U.S., Says Expert

Prof. Zaki Shalom tries to explain why the Americans are remaining silent as President Bashar Al-Assad slaughters his own people.