Syria

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.

Bush ‘Political Comeback Memoir’ Exposes Israeli Strike on Syria

Bush’s memoir, an attempt to boost his lowly political image, goes on sale Tuesday, exposing what everyone knows: Israel bombed Syria nuke site.

‘Syria Helps Hizbullah Build Anti-Israel Army in North Lebanon'

Syria has helped Hizbullah entrench itself in northern Lebanon with 40,000 long-range missiles and 10,000 militia men, Le Figaro reports.

EU Discusses Closer Ties with Syria Despite Terror Axis

A EU official is to visit Damascus Thursday in an effort to improve ties with Syria, which has allied itself with Iran, Hizbullah and Hamas.

Two Arab Israelis Suspected of Espionage

Residents of Druze village in Golan Heights are suspected of having ties to Syrian intelligence.

US Fears Russian Cruise Missile for Syria to Destabilize Mideast

The US shares Israel’s concern over the possibility of Hizbullah obtaining advanced anti-ship missiles that Russian is selling to Syria.

Clinton’s ‘Peace Partner Syria’ Hosts Ahmadinejad

Ahmadinejad visited Syria on his way to the United States, two days after Hillary Clinton sent Mitchell to Beirut and Damascus for peace talks.

IAEA: Syria Does Not Cooperate

New IAEA report says that Syria refuses to allow inspectors access to key sites suspected of nuclear activities.

Syria Tying Knot with Hizbullah and Lebanon in Case of War

Syria's Assad puts the cards on the table and urges a joint Syrian-Lebanese-Hizbullah front against Israel, as he hosts Lebanese Prime Minister.

800,000 Refugees in Syria Drought

A four year drought in northeastern Syria has driven hundreds of thousands of farmers into refugee camps.

Report: Israel Plans to Strike in Syria

Kuwaiti newspaper reports that Israel plans to attack Hizbullah weapons facilities in Syria.

IDF to Establish Anti-Chemical Unit

New IDF unit will focus on chemical warfare threat from Israel's neighbors.

Assad: Don't Dare Blame Hizbullah for Hariri Murder

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned an international tribunal against finding Hizbullah guilty for Rafik al-Hariri's murder;

Syria Bans Face-Coverings in Universities

Syria has banned Islamic face-coverings for university women. Middle East expert Dr. David Bukai says Israel should do the same.

Human Rights Watch Blasts Syria; Obama Tries to ’Engage' Assad

Human Rights Watch reports of a”wasted decade” in which Assad trampled rights. Obama still eyes Assad as key to Middle East peace.

Report: Iran-Iraq-Syria Missile Route Revealed

Iran has sent dozens of truckloads of missiles to Syria via Iraq, says former minister Mordechai Ben-Porat.

Sen. Specter's Syrian Shuttle Diplomacy

U.S. Senator Arlen Specter is the latest figure to attempt to broker peace between Israel and Syria -- apparently also without success.

Syria Reaches Out from Iran to Argentina for Allies

Syria receives advanced radar from Iran and promises to back Argentinean claims for the Falklands in return for support for Golan Heights.

Syria Jails 400 in Crackdown on PKK

Syria has reportedly arrested 400 ethnic Kurds in five cities in an attempt to assist Turkey against PKK rebel forces.

Venezuelan-Syrian Axis Renewed in Caracas

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez welcomed Syrian President Bashar Assad during his “historic” first visit to Caracas on Saturday.

NATO Watches Syria Smuggle Weapons to Hizbullah

NATO submarines have been watching the Syrian coastline and searching for ships suspected of smuggling weapons to Hizbullah and other terrorists.

Satellite Pictures Seen of Hizbullah Base on Syrian Soil

The London Times reports seeing satellite pictures of an arms depot and Hizbullah terrorist compound north of Damascus.

Obama’s Mixed Message to Syria: Kerry ‘Engages’ Assad

Obama sent Sen. Kerry to “engage” Syria three weeks after extending sanctions against the country, officially termed as a sponsor of terror.

Russia Wants to Build Nuclear Plants in Syria

Russia wants to help Syria, which has been charged with trying to get nuclear arms, build nuclear plants while promoting a nuke-free Middle East.

Syria, Russia Upgrade Ties, Israel Fears More Arms for Hizbullah

Syria upstages the US and hosts Russian President Medvedev as they upgrade ties despite American disapproval of Syrian missile aid to Hizbullah.

US Renews Sanctions Against Syria For 30th Time

Sanctioned by the United States since the Carter administration in 1979, Syria is back on the state-sponsored terror list for the 30th time.

Iran, Syria, Turkey Cementing Ties

Iran made a point of declaring its solidarity with both Syria and Turkey in recent days, on the heels of joint Turkish-Syrian military exercises.

Syrian-Turkish Joint Army Drill Intensifies Threat to Israel

Several days after threatening a naval blockade on Israel if the IDF attacks Hizbullah, Syria is conducting military drills with Turkey.

Washington Think Tank Predicts New Mideast War

A U.S.-based think tank reports a new Mideast war is looming on the horizon, likely to be started by the Evil Axis of Syria, Iran and Hizbullah.

Syrian Scuds Prompt GOP to Block Nomination of Envoy to Damascus

GOP senators, responding to reports that Syria is arming Hizbullah with Scuds, are trying to block Obama-Clinton from naming envoy to Damascus.

Peres: Syria Arming Hizbullah with Scuds While Talking Peace

Syria is arming Hizbullah with the Scud missiles that terrorized Israel in the Gulf War. Peres: “I am for peace; when I speak, they are for war."

Think Tank Speculates War Could Break Out with Syria

Assad warns that state of 'neither war nor peace' will not last. Think tank sees war involving Syria as a possibility.

Golan Residents on the Alert

Though PM Netanyahu denies knowing anything about Syria’s “willingness” to accept the Golan in stages, Golan residents are taking no chances.

BBC Promotes Pro-Syrian Image for British Students

A new British TV series broadcasts an invitation to UK schools to twin with their Arab counterparts in Syria, who are shown in a positive light.

Israel Begins Annual Apple Export to Syria

Beginning March 2, apples grown by Druze citizens of Israel in the Golan will be exported into Syria.

Barak: 'If Attacked, We Won't Chase Individual Terrorists'

Defense Minister Ehud Barak told a Washington think tank that if attacked, Israel would return fire to the source of the problem.

France Advocating for Syrian Human Rights Attorney

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon intervenes to persuade the Syrian government to free 43-year-old human rights attorney Mohannad al-Hassani.

Lebanese Gov't Officially Backs Hizbullah Terrorist Group

The Lebanese government has made it official, announcing it will back the Hizbullah terrorist organization in another war against Israel.

Netanyahu: 'Prepared to Meet Syria for Talks'

Damascus says Israel is gunning for war. Prime Minister Netanyahu says he is willing to meet for peace talks with Syria, without preconditions.

'Viva Palestina' Blocked at Red Sea, Will Try for Gaza Via Syria

A British legislator has led his convoy of aid for Gaza out of Aqaba and is now heading for Syria after learning the Egyptians cannot be pressured.

Arab MK to be Indicted in Connection with Trip to Syria

Attorney General Menachem Mazuz has decided to indict Arab MK Sa’id Naffaa in connection with his trip to Syria in October 2007.

Iranians Killed in Syrian Bus Blast

A huge bus blast in a crowded suburb of Damascus killed and wounded dozens of Iranians Thursday morning in an apparent terrorist attack.

Arab-Linked US Ring Tried to Smuggle Weapons to Israel’s Enemies

US investigators busted a ing of six men, most of whom had Islamic names, for allegedly trying to smuggle arms to Iran or Syria.

Expert: Syria Wants Talks, not Peace

Middle East expert says Assad would lose by signing a deal with Israel even if Israel were to offer him the entire Golan.

Arab-Affairs Expert: ‘Syria Wants Water, Not Peace'

Arab/Islamic affairs expert Prof. Moshe Sharon says Syrian threats of war need not scare Israel – and we must not give them access to our water.

Syria's Assad: 'Resistance' a Moral Duty

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad calls Israel an occupier, and says “resisting” occupation is a moral duty.

Turkey Tightens Syrian-Iranian Axis after Snubbing Israel

Turkey, which has close ties with Iran, is conducting military drills with Syria after snubbing Israel. Friendship with Israel may be at an end.