Syria

Syrian Gov't Forces Attack Towns Near Turkey

Syrian government forces attacked several towns near the border with Turkey Wednesday, according to local residents.

'Liquidated' Syrian Defense Minister "Appears" on State TV

Former Syrian Defense Minister Ali Habib, reportedly found dead on Tuesday, appears on Syrian state TV. The date of clip is not clear.

US Considers Call for Assad to Step Down

The United States is considering a call to end the reign of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Turkey Tells Assad: Stop Killing Civilians

Turkish Foreign Minister tells Assad to stop killing civilians, while Assad promises to continue to "fight terrorists".

Report: Assad Executed Syrian Defense Minister

Less than 24 hours after being fired, Ali Habib is reported dead. Opposition says Assad killed him.

Embattled Syrian President Replaces Defense Minister

Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has replaced his defense minister with his chief of staff, General Daoud Rajha.

Hizbullah Slams UN Human Rights Council Report

Hizbullah slammed the UN Human Rights Council for a report saying its members murdered Syrian soldiers who deserted the Assad regime.

Hackers Post Opposition Statement on Syrian Website

Hackers invade Syria’s official Defense Ministry website and post an anti-government message, contradicting official propaganda.

Nothing Stops Assad

Nothing stops Assad. Saudi Arabia recalls its envoy. The Arab League tells him to stop violence. The UN talks. And his army shoots to kill.

Arab 'Concern' Over Syria

Arab League Expresses Concerns Over Syria Violence

The Arab League expressed "growing concern" over Syria's crackdown on protesters. Meanwhile, troops entered Deir al-Zor.

Syria: Army Caused Death of 8 Preemie Babies

Syrian soldiers killed eight babies when they cut power to a hospital in Hama, rights group claims.

Russian President Warns Assad as Violence Continues

Dmitry Medvedev warns Bashar Assad to prepare for “a sad fate”. Meanwhile, the death toll in Hama rises to 300.

Clinton: More than 2,000 Killed in Syria

Syria has killed more than 2,000 protesters, says Secretary of State, who calls for a “louder” response. Video shows rebel violence as well.

Assad Allows New Political Parties

Assad decrees that new political parties could be formed, but is anyone buying it?

Report: Turkey Seizes Another Iranian Arms Shipment

A report said that Turkey had recently halted and detained an Iranian shipment of arms bound for Syria, which held weapons for Hizbullah.

UN Condemns Syria as Violence Rages On

The UN condemned Syria’s violent crackdown on protesters. Meanwhile, Assad’s forces continued to massacre citizens in Hama.

Ban: Assad Has 'Lost All Humanity'

UN Chief criticizes Assad for the latest violence against his people, but Security Council still doesn't condemn Syria.

Assad Tightens Grip on Hama

Assad gunmen continue to tighten their grip on the focal protest city of Hama as the death toll in two days tops 100.

Assad Backed by BRICS Wall

Security Council Will Not Condemn Syria

Action in the UN Security Council to condemn the Assad regime for its atrocities is going nowhere.

Obama 'Appalled' by Syria

Obama 'Appalled' by Syria's Brutality

U.S. President says reports out of Hama "are horrifying and demonstrate the true character of the Syrian regime."

Ramadan: Month of Violence?

Arab Regimes Fear Ramadan will Be Month of Violence

Authorities in Syria fear the nightly prayers during Ramadan will transform every day into Friday.

New Videos of Syrian Tanks Firing on Civilians and Mosque

The death toll In Syria on Sunday passes 50. Syrian tanks mow down civilians, fire on mosques. WARNING: Some scenes not suitable for childre

Video: Assad Paints Hama Red with Blood, 45 Killed

Bashar Assad has responded to more protests with more brutality, sending tanks into Hama where at least 45 were killed and dozens injured.

The End for Assad? High Ranking Officers Desert, Join Rebels

A Major-General deserts, goes public calling for the formation of a Free Syrian Army.

Amano Calls Out Syria, Iran

New IAEA Head Displays Greater Resolve Than Predecessor

Yukiya Amano, successor to pro-Iran El-Baradei, may not be backed by the superpowers but he at least tries to do his job.

Video: Assad’s Last Stand: Uprising Spreads to Damascus

Assad’s security forces have deployed tanks near Damascus and killed at least eight near capital, where the uprising has spread.

Peres: No Reneging on Oslo

President says we are closer than ever to peace, is “moved” by Syrian protesters’ courage.

Video: Syrian Soldiers Shoot Youth and Leave Him to Die

A new video from Syria shows soldiers shooting a youth and leaving him to die. Meanwhile, opposition says Assad’s new “reforms” are a scam.

Assad 'Death Squads' Raid Homs

Assad 'Death Squads' Raid Homs

The Syrian regimes bloody crackdown continues in Homs where up to 50 people have been killed as gunman fire machine-guns in the streets.

Video: Syrian Death Squads Massacre Mourners at Funerals

A mother and brother of a victim of Assad’s death squads were gunned down as they tried to bury the victim. Mass arrests reported.

Assad Gunmen Kill 13 as Homs Violence Continues Unabated

Renewed violence in Homs, Syria enters its third day with the death toll rising to at least 43; political violence joined by sectarian violence.

Assad Regime Recognizes 'Palestinian State'

Following the Arab League's decision to submit the PA's application for statehood, Syria has recognized the PA as sovereign before September.

Qatar Recalls Envoy Amidst Syrian Bloodshed

Qatar recalls its Syrian envoy after its embassy is attacked by Assad loyalists; 30 protesters were killed overnight in the central city of Homs.

Video Reveals Disloyalty in Syrian Army

A video shows Syrians soldiers let protesters board their tanks, but the army killed 40 more and crushed an attempt to form a shadow government.

IAEA Refers Syria to UN Security Council

UN nuclear watchdog officials delivered a 'devastating' briefing to the Security Council on the Dair Alzour complex, destroyed by Israel in 2007.

New Arab League Chief Slams 'Foreign Intereference' on Syria

The new head of the Arab League stood with Syria in slamming "foreign interference" while meeting in Damascus with President Bashar al-Assad.

Report: 'Arab Spring' Broke Tourism to Region

The “Arab Spring” has led to an investor exodus and a drop in tourism as fears of terrorism send tourists to other destinations.

Arab Spring: US Envoy’s Hero’s Welcome and Fear of US Flag

Syrian protesters gave US envoy a hero’s welcome, but he was too afraid to allow the US flag on his car. Syria: He is aiding “militants.”

Amnesty Accuses Syria of Crimes; 14 More Civilians Killed

Amnesty International has accused Syria of crimes against humanity, but Assad’s forces continue to gun down protesters, killing 14 more Tuesday.

Iran’s Tentacles Spread from Syria to Sudan: Intelligence Chief

Iran is directly helping Assad, aiding the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and assisting Sudan, warns IDF’s Intelligence chief Aviv Kochavi.

Shooting of Boxing Champ May Lead to Knockout of Assad

Syrian protests spread in numbers and frequency as Assad’s forces shoot to kill and wound an Olympic boxing champ. Police confiscate mobile videos.

Video: Cold-Blooded Shooting of Syrian Youth by Assad’s Troops

Video: Assad’s troops shoot youth on street. Troops raid homes in Hama, north of Damascus, as protest movement closes in on Assad.

Mikati and Hariri Clash Following the Indictments

Saad Hariri and Najib Mikati have two clashing approaches to stability following the Hizbullah indictments.

Sinking Economy May Overthrow Assad

Assad’s brutal suppression of the Arab Spring uprising cannot overcome a new obstacle to his remaining in power – a crumbling economy.

Obama’s ‘Fantasy’ Rejects Bringing Home Envoy from Syria

Obama rebuffs increasing demands to recall US ambassador from Damascus and wants to “engage” Assad, a policy France has implied is a fantasy.

Israel Warns Assad He Is on Death List If He Attacks: Report

A Kuwaiti newspaper reports Israel has warned Assad that he will be targeted if he tries to start a war with Israel to solve his own problems.

Syrian Protesters Warn of ‘Volcano’ This Week

Syrian troops continue to shoot and kill mourners and refugees flee to Lebanon as the protest movement warns of a “volcano” this week.

Hizbullah May Attack Israel to Take Spotlight off Syria

As IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz says he expects no war anytime soon; Lebanese officials say Hizbullah is prepping a possible strike on Israel.

Syria Thumbs Its Nose at West

Syrian’s Foreign Minister echoes Ahmadinejad, blames the West for no reforms, vows Syria will be a great democracy and takes a snipe at Obama.

Assad Follows Speech for ‘Dialogue’ With Murder of 7 Protesters

Assad’s army and police killed seven more protesters 24 hours after he promised a “national dialogue.” Ehud Barak: Assad will fall in six months.

Syrian Unrest Spills Blood in Lebanon

Tripoli is under Lebanese army guard after seven people were killed as pro and anti-Assad groups clashed hours after the prime minister visited.

Assad Expresses Love for Syrians, Stops Exodus to Turkey

Assad addresses his country, expressing love, promising reforms and warning of a conspiracy - while troops block Syrians from fleeing to Turkey.

Clinton: Iran Helps Syrian Brutality; Tehran Warns US

Clinton charges Iran with physically aiding Syrian forces in the brutal violence against the protest movement, Tehran warns US, “Don’t inter

Document Exposes Syrian Planning for Marches on Golan Heights

A London journalist exposes a Syrian document revealing what Israel claims: Syria planned the march on the Golan, authorized ”shots in the air".

Assad’s Lethal Weapon: The Big Lie

Bashar Assad’s tanks and helicopters attack a northern city under the protection of the Big Lie: Protesters are terrorists. Defectors are martyrs.

UN Security Council Stuck on Decision to Condemn Syria

The UN Security Council has not reached a decision on whether to condemn Syria for its brutality against civilian protesters and army defectors.

IDF: Hizbullah Provocateurs Incited Syrian Border Riots

The IDF released documents this week indicating Hizbullah provocateurs were planted among Syrian rioters on the Israeli border to stir up trouble.

Syrian Refugees in Turkey Tell of Assad's Forces' Cruelty

As UN Security Council nears formulation of resolution to condemn Syria, more reports of Syrian gov't cruelty are heard from refugees in Turkey.

Syrian Soldiers Massacre 120 in Own Ranks

Syrian soldiers are killing soldiers in the northern part of the country, according to a source who spoke with Israel National News.

Assad’s Help Wanted Sign: $25,000 Reward For Being Killed by IDF

Assad’s regime paid poor farmers $1,000 to protest at the Israeli border and $25,000 to families for each person killed, an opposition party says.