Bashar Al-Assad

EU Agrees to Send 'Non-Lethal' Aid to Syrian Opposition

In a blow to the Assad regime, the EU agreed to allow "non-lethal" aid to the opposition, shopping just short of arming them with weapons.

Syrian Refugees at Ziv Hospital 'Asked for Humanitarian Help'

For the first time, Syrian refugees are getting medical treatment in an Israel hospital. "They asked for help," said a Defense official.

Assad Will Certainly Fall, Says Son of Killed Lebanese PM

The killers of Lebanon's former premier Rafiq Hariri will be punished "sooner or later," his son Saad says.

Seven Killed in Syria-Turkey Border Attack

At least seven people were killed when a bomb exploded on the border between Turkey and Syria Monday

Arab League Backs Syrian Opposition's Call for Dialogue

Arab League chief backs a call from Syria's main opposition leader to talk to Assad, but pro-Assad daily hints the offer is too late.

Syria Opposition Chief Urges Assad to Hold Talks

Syria's opposition chief urged President Bashar al-Assad's regime to respond positively to his call for talks to end the violence

Report: Israel to Declare 'Buffer Zone' on Syrian Border

Israel intends to declare a buffer zone inside the Syrian border to prevent terrorists from getting into Israel, sources said.

Iran: Backing 'Terrorist' Groups Escalates Syrian Crisis

A senior Iranian official said Wednesday that those backing "terrorist" groups are responsible for the fighting and killings in Syria.

Jordan Coordinates with Israel, Beefs Up Border with Syria

Jordan has joined the rest of the countries bordering Syria and is beefing up its common border, preparing for the fall of Pres. Assad.

Medvedev: Assad's Chances Getting Smaller by the Day

Russian Prime Minister: Syrian President committed a "grave, perhaps fatal error" by delaying political reforms.

Iron Dome Deployed in North to Defend Against Syrian WMDs

The Iron Dome defense system has been installed in northern Israel, according to the IDF, due to the escalating civil war in Syria.

Syria Planned Attack in Mecca – Report

Arab newspaper says Syrian consulate in Saudi Arabia planned a terror attack during pilgrimages.

Assad's Mother Fled Syria, Says Former U.S. Ambassador

The former U.S. ambassador to Damascus confirms that Assad's mother has fled Syria and is in the UAE.

UN: Syrians Face Starvation From Civil War

Syrians will starve this year and probably for years to come without international assistance, the United Nations warned Wednesday.

Russia Pulls Citizens from Syria

Russia is evacuating its citizens from Syria, one of its most important beneficiaries in the Middle East.

Russia Begins Evacuating Citizens from Syria

Moscow believes Assad is losing control. Airplanes sent to evacuate 100 Russian citizens, out of about 30,000.

Newest Assad Strategy - Unity Gov’t with Rebels

The Assad regime is putting out self-defeating feelers for talks with rebel forces to discuss the possibility of a unity government.

US Asks Turkey, Jordan to Oversee Syria’s Chemical Weapons

The United States has quietly asked Turkey and Jordan to keep an eye on Syria’s chemical weaponry, and possibly step in to manage them.

Assad 'Living on Warship'

Unconfirmed report in Saudi newspaper says Syrian strongman travels to Syria by helicopter to attend meetings.

Obama Listened to Israel, Avoided Chemical War in Syria: Report

Israeli surveillance spotted Syria preparing chemical bombs. Israel alerted Obama, who gained Russian support to stop Assad.

Assad Speech 'Detached from Reality', Says U.S.

The United States State Department says Assad's speech is another attempt to cling to power.

Assad Calls to Mobilize against ‘Terrorist’ Rebels

In a rare public speech, Syria’s President Assad calls for “full national mobilization” against “terrorist” rebels.

Assad to Make Rare Public Address

Syria's embattled president plans a rare public address as death toll passes 60,000.

Assad to Give Speech, May Offer a 'Peace Plan'

Syria's embattled President Bashar al-Assad is to make a rare speech Sunday and may present a five-point plan to end violence.

Video: War Crimes on New Year’s Day in Syria

Assad’s jets bomb children; soldiers stab prisoners to death. New Year’s Day did not stop war crimes. Warning: graphic images in video.

Officials: Assad Isolating Himself Fearing Assassination

Syrian President Assad is focusing on his personal safety, avoiding contact with others and moving to a different bedroom every night.

Citing Violence and Bloodshed, Top Syrian General Defects

"I declare my defection from the regime's army because of its...transformation into gangs of killing and destruction."

US, Russia Hope for Syrian Power Transfer by February

The US and Russia are hoping to accomplish a change in Syria's regime by the end of February, according to a Kuwaiti newspaper report.

‘Agent 15’ Paralyzing Syrian Victims

Assad’s forces probably are using “Agent 15,” which causes paralysis. The worse news is that Assad has more deadly chemical weapons.

Will Obama Send in US Army?

Al Jazeera: Assad Unleashed Chemical Weapons

Assad has dropped bombs containing toxic gases, killing six people and blinding others in Homs, Al Jazeera reported Monday.

Syria's Chemical Weapons Secure, Says Israeli Defense Expert

Syria's chemical weapons arsenal is secure for now, says an Israel defense official.

Putin Denies Russia is Propping Up Assad

Russia's President denied propping up Syria's Assad but says it's up to the Syrian people to decide on their leader.

Syria's Chemical Weapons Transported Towards Lebanon

Syria's President Assad has moved some of his chemical weapons arsenal in the direction of Lebanon, the Washington Post reports.

Syria's Yarmouk Refugees New Threat to Israel?

Some 100,000 Syrians have escaped the Yarmouk “refugee camp” that is a suburb of Damascus. Are they headed to Israel?

Abbas Asks UN for First Step to Flood Israel with Foreign Arabs

Abbas asks UN to take first step to flood Israel with foreign Arabs by suggesting Syrian “refugees” move to the PA.

Syria’s Chemical Arms Match Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal: General

The chemical weapons arsenal of the Syrian regime is a match for Israel’s alleged nuclear arsenal, said defected general.

U.S. Confirms Assad Fired Scuds at Rebels

U.S. official admits that the Syrian regime has fired Scud missiles at rebel forces trying to oust Bashar al-Assad.

Top Russian Official Suggests Assad's Days are Numbered

Syria's strongest and long time ally is asserting that a government defeat by rebel forces is becoming more and more likely.

Assad's Forces Fire Scud Missiles at Rebels

Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have fired Scud missiles at rebel fighters in recent days, say U.S. officials.

Stormy Arab Spring

Jihadists Aim to Rule across from Golan Heights

Jihadist victories in Syria may leave them side-by-side with Hizbullah, Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood as Israel’s neighboring regimes.

Ecuador Would Consider Granting Asylum to Assad

Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa: We'll consider giving asylum to anyone who requests it, including Syria's Assad.

Syrian Rebels Homemade Armored ‘Box’ Helps Rout Assad's Army

Syrian rebels have deployed a homemade video-equipped armored vehicle that helps them rout Assad’s forces in Aleppo.

Oren: Chemical Weapons in Wrong Hands Would be 'Game Changer'

Israeli ambassador to US warns that any evidence of chemical weapons being passed to terrorist groups would be a “red line for Israel”.

Report: Israeli Special Forces Track Chemical Weapons in Syria

IDF Special Forces are operating inside Syria to track chemical weapons, the London Sunday Times reported.

Will Obama Carry Out Threat?

Video Claims Proof Assad Unleashed Chemical Weapons

Fears confirmed in Syria: A video released by rebels that shows victims of chemical warfare. Will Obama carry out his threat?

Assad Regime: Rebels May Use Chemicals

Syrian officials insist that the regime will never unleash such arms on its own people.

Panetta: Assad May be Considering Using Chemical Weapons

The U.S. has intelligence that causes "serious concerns" that Assad will use chemical weapons on rebels, says Panetta.

Syria's Chemical Weapons Ready to Go, Say U.S. Officials

U.S. officials: Syrian military is prepared to use chemical weapons against its own people, awaits final orders from Assad.

Rebels Appear to be Closing in on Syria's Assad

Syrian opposition forces captured a military air field, as well as the army's 22nd Brigade air defense base, both just outside Damascus.

Netanyahu: Israel Monitoring Syrian Chemical Weapons

"We are closely monitoring developments in Syria regarding its stores of chemical weapons," says PM Netanyahu.

Obama Warns Assad Against Using Chemical Weapons

Obama to Assad: If you make the tragic mistake of using chemical weapons, there will be consequences.

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.'

Syria Vows Not to Use Chemical Weapons on Syrians

The Damascus government promised Monday - again - that it wouldn't use chemical weapons against its own people.

Report: New Activity at Syrian Chemical Weapon Sites

There are signs of new activity at Syrian chemical weapons sites, Western intelligence officials said, according to The New York Times.

Syrian Rebels Kill Top Ruling Party Official

Syrian rebels killed a top official in the ruling Baath party Thursday, along with three of his bodyguards.

Syrian Rebels Split: New Islamic State Declared in Aleppo

Syrian rebels have declared independence – both from the Assad administration, and from each other. Islamic state is created in Aleppo.

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.

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.

Netanyahu Warns Assad as Golan Heights Struck by Mortar Fire

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns Syria on Sunday against any plan President Bashar al-Assad might have to attempt entering Israel.