Syria

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.

Video: Syrian Arabs Test IDF at Border, 'Five Killed'

At least five Syrian Arabs were killed by Israeli soldiers after testing Israel’s determination to stop them, Syrian media says. See IDF video.

Video Documentation of Syrian Brutality

Human Rights Watch posts video of Syrian brutality. (WARNING: Not suitable for children.) Death toll at 1,500. Internet restored after US protest.

Netanyahu: Israel Will Protect Its Borders

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Israel has "right and obligation to protect its borders" ahead of expected 'Naksa Day' incursions.

Report: Syria Willing to Cooperate with IAEA

A document made available to AP states that Syria is willing to allow IAEA access to a nuclear site bombed by Israel in 2007.

Iran Helps Syria Kill Protesters; Tanks Surround Two Cities

Iran has sent more security forces to help Syria’s war against the growing protest movement while tanks surround two more cities this weekend.

Syrian Experts Claim: Sanctions Are ‘Illegal’

Syrian law experts tell Syria news agency that the U.S. and EU measures against Syria are illegal according to international law.

Canada Imposes Sanctions Against Syria

Canada become the latest country to impose sanctions on Syria, preventing its leaders from traveling to Canada and banning trade.

IDF Alert on Border as 'Nakba Day' Continuation Planned

The IDF has upped its presence on the northern border over calls to continue “Nakba Day” with a Friday march on Israel.

Dutch NGO Asks Shell to Suspend Syrian Operations

A Dutch Christian NGO has asked Royal Dutch Shell oil company to suspend its operations in Syria.

NYT: Israel a Tool in Syrian Civil War

NYT: Israel has become a weapon in the arsenal of Syrian President Bashar Assad against grassroots protesters trying to topple his regime.

Legal Forum Demands: Do Justice with Syrian Infiltrator

Legal Forum for the Land of Israel asks government’s legal adviser to put the Syrian infiltrator who reached Tel Aviv on trial.

Syrian Infiltrator Reached Tel Aviv

One of the Syrian infiltrators got as far as Tel Aviv and later turned himself in using a news correspondent. "I wanted to visit Jaffa," he said.

IDF Continues to Pursue Syrian Infiltrators in Golan

One Syrian was arrested this morning; the IDF is looking for others. IDF is praised for acting with restraint, criticized for not being ready.

Israel Blames Iranian Axis for Mass Infiltration into Golan

Israeli military and government officials have blamed the Iranian axis for incitement by allowing Syrian Arabs to cross into the Golan Sunday.

IDF Battles Hundreds of Syrian Arabs in Golan; One Dead

At least one person was killed and dozens were wounded as IDF soldiers try to beat back nearly 1,000 Syrian Arabs who invaded the Golan Sunday.

Jordan Cozies Up to Assad

Jodan's Prime Minister calls to wish Assad's regime well as the US and west seek to isolate it for its bloody crackdown.

Kuwait ‘Lesser of Two Evils’ for UN Human Rights Panel

Syria’s killing of protesters costs it a place on the UN Human Rights panel. Its candidacy is taken over by Kuwait, where there is no rule of law.

Assad’s Forces Kill Women Protesters and Child

Assad’s’ forces shot and killed women and at least one child. Protesters stand up to brute force. Video: Demonstrators topple statue of Assad.

Syrian Opposition Leader: Israelis Can Remain in Golan

Farid Ghadry, leader of the opposition Reform Party of Syria, says that Israelis should remain in the Golan even though it must return to Syria.

Turkey’s Ties with Syria Boomerang, Flood of Refugees Feared

Turkey’s pursuit of trade benefits by allying with Syria leaves Ankara bracing for a flood of refugees from Assad’s brutal crackdown on opponents.

IAEA Confirms Syria Tried to Build Nuclear Reactor

IAEA head Yukiya Amano said Thursday Syria did try to build a nuclear reactor at the site Israeli warplanes bombed five years ago.

West Fails to Condemn Syria

Largely due to Russia, China and Lebanon's efforts, the UN Security Council failed to agree on opposition to Syria’s violence against protestors.

Red-Faced Britain Drops Syria from Royal Wedding

Britain has removed the Syrian ambassador from its invitation to the upcoming royal wedding, less than 24 hours after saying he was welcome.

Assad is ’World’s Most Dangerous Man’ says Joel Brinkley

Assad is the world’s “most dangerous man,” says Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Joel Brinkley. It’s "absurd” that Clinton calls him a reformer.

Video: Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral

Syrian forces shot and killed mourners at a funeral as the death toll in the uprising passes 300. Assad faces a real threat to his regime.

Mild Western Reaction to Mass Deaths in Syria

Dozens of Syrians were killed by the country's security forces, but the US and EU issued what many Israelis said was a mild protest statement.

Middle East Round-Up April 4-6

A review of the turbulent events in the Middle East for April 4-6; Assad Bans Soccer; the Saudis are tense; and More!

Syria: Seven Police Killed, Buildings Torched in Protests

Continued protests in Syria claim lives of seven police and four protesters, and result in burning a courthouse and Baath Party HQ in Daraa.

Egypt's New Rulers Friendly with Assad

Egypt's military rulers are ending long-term tension with Syria, and planning “cooperation” with Assad.

IDF Navy Seizes Ship Filled With Arms on way from Syria to Egypt

The Israeli Navy seized a German owned, French operated and Liberian flagged ship sailing from Syria to Alexandria crammed with weapons for Hamas.

Satellite Photos: More Nuclear Sites in Syria

Western intelligence agencies have detected another nuclear plant in Syria – in a Damascus suburb.

Assad: Revolutions a Result of Regional Political ‘Disease’

Protests that toppled the Tunisian government and threatened the Mubarak regime are a result of a regional political disease, Syria’s Assad says.

Assad Prepares for ‘Day of Rage’ in Syria

“Revolution fever” spreads to Syria, but Assad holds the upper hand. He is lowering prices, says he wants reforms - but still restricts Facebook.

Wikileaks: Syria Suspects Israel in 2008 Murder

Syria suspects Israel of killing a top security aide to President Assad, according to cables leaked by Wikileaks.

Syria Told Iran: 'We're Too Weak' to Help You Fight Israel

US cable on 'Wikileaks' says Tehran wanted Syria to say it would join it and Hizbullah in a war against Israel, but Syria said no.