 State Department offers reward for Al-Nusra leaderTrump administration offers reward of up to $10 million for information about Al-Nusra Front leader. Top Syrian rebel commander killed in airstrikeLeader of Fateh al-Sham, formerly Al-Nusra Front, killed in an airstrike during a meeting of the group's leaders. Amnesty: Syrian rebels guilty of war crimesNew Amnesty International report says Islamist rebels and jihadists in Syria are guilty of war crimes. Lavrov, Kerry discuss action against Al-QaedaRussian Foreign Minister and American Secretary of State discuss the need for decisive joint action" against Al-Nusra Front.Al-Nusra Front confirms death of its spokesmanAl-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate confirms Abu Firas al-Suri was killed in an American air strike earlier this week. Pentagon confirms death of senior Nusra memberPentagon confirms it had targeted the spokesman of Syria's Al-Qaeda branch. Syrian Al-Qaeda spokesman affiliate killedSpokesman for Al-Nusra Front, his son and 20 other jihadists killed in the northeast of the country. Jihadists seize key hilltops from Syrian regimeAl-Nusra Front and allied jihadists seize strategic hilltops in northern Syria.Al-Nusra Front leader urges rejection of ceasefireMohammad al-Jolani, head of Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria, says ceasefire is shameful and should be rejected.Al-Nusra Front boosts presence in AleppoAl-Qaeda's affiliate in Syria brings in reinforcements to Syria's former economic capital. Syria op. urges Al-Nusra to break with Al QaedaTerrorist Al-Nusra Front urged to go mainstream in order to help bring diplomatic end to Syrian civil war.Nusra Leader Calls for 'Revenge' on AlawitesAbu Mohammad al-Golani, head of Al-Nusra Front, calls for escalation against Alawites in revenge for Russian airstrikes.Syrian Fighting Spills Over Into IsraelStray fire from the conflict in Syria reaches into Israel. No casualties or damage yet reported.Former Bin Laden Lieutenant Killed in SyriaA former lieutenant of former Al-Qaeda chief killed in fighting with pro-government militiamen near Idlib. Syrian Rebels Gain Ground Near Regime HeartlandAl-Qaeda and other rebels push back government troops in an area bordering President Bashar Al-Assad's coastal heartland.Syrian Rebels Launch Offensive on City of DaraaRebels including Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate launch a fresh offensive on the city described as the "cradle of the revolution." Syrian Priest Released After a Week in CaptivityFranciscan priest serving in northern Syria released after almost a week in the hands of allegedly jihadist kidnappers. American Airstrikes Kill Commanders of Nusra FrontSeven members of Syria's Al-Qaeda affiliate, including commanders, killed in American-led air strikes in the northwest of the country. Nusra Front Bomber Kills 25 Soldiers in AleppoSuicide bomber from Syria's Al-Qaeda offshoot blows himself up in a Syrian army outpost in Aleppo. ISIS Beheads 12 Men from Rival GroupsISIS jihadists release new video showing the beheading of 12 men from rival Syrian rebel movements. Rebels Advance on Regime in Northwest SyriaSyrian NGO points once again to rebel pushback as Assad's army falls in Muhambel. Nusra Front Leader: ISIS Caliphate IllegitimateAl-Nusra Front leader Abu Mohammad al-Golani blasts rival ISIS, says the group must "repent".Nusra Leader: We Don't Seek Revenge On AlawitesThe leader of Al-Qaeda's Syria branch says his group will not target the Alawites, despite their support for Assad. Hezbollah: We Killed 20 Members of Al-Nusra FrontHezbollah says it killed over 20 fighters from Syria’s Al-Qaeda wing in the Qalamoun region. Rebels Seize Syria-Jordan Border CrossingRebels backed by the Al-Nusra Front take the last border crossing with Jordan that had been under the control of the Damascus regime. Syrian Troops Regroup After Islamists Take IdlibSyrian government forces regroup outside Idlib, which was taken by an Islamist coalition, including the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Nusra Front. 15 Bodies Found in IdlibBodies of at least 15 people found in Idlib after Al-Nusra front takeover, believed to have been executed by Syrian regime.Jihadist Syrian Rebels Capture Regime HelicopterRebels from the Al-Nusra Front capture four crew members of a regime helicopter which crashed in the Idlib province.Al-Nusra Front Reaffirms Allegiance to Al-QaedaAl-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate denies it planned to break away from the global extremist network. Al-Nusra Front Takes Base from 'Moderate' RebelsAl-Qaeda's Syria affiliate drives Western-backed rebels from military base west of Aleppo. Israeli Al Qaeda Recruit Nabbed Returning HomeArab citizen of Galilee trained in Syria with Al Nusra Front; allegedly was ordered to return to attack Israel.Two Italian Women Freed from Captivity in SyriaTwo Italian aid workers abducted in Syria last summer have been released.Syrian Jihadists Shoot Woman for 'Adultery'Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists continue the rampant executions in war-torn Syria, releasing video of the punishment for 'corrupting the earth.' Suicide Bomber Kills 7 in Northern LebanonSuicide bomber blows himself up in a crowded cafe in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli. Al-Nusra Front claims responsibility.Two Kidnapped Italian Women Appear in VideoTwo women identifying themselves as Italian aid workers kidnapped in Syria urge their government to seek their release.ISIS and Al-Nusra Front Agree to Work TogetherRival rebel groups in Syria reportedly agree to stop fighting each other and work together against their opponents.Syrian Jihadists Capture Key Town Near GolanSyrian insurgents, including fighters from Al-Nusra Front, seize a key city and other areas of Deraa province.Syrian Al-Qaeda Leader Vows to Make Nasrallah PayThe leader of Syria's Al-Nusra Front threatens attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon.Rebels Want Prisoners in Exchange for SoldiersAl-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Nusra Front offers to free Lebanese soldiers in exchange for Islamist prisoners held in Syria and Lebanon.Head of Al-Nusra Front Warns West: You Will PayHead of Al-Nusra Front says airstrikes will not defeat Islamists in Syria, warns against retaliatory attacks against Western countries.Al-Nusra Front Threatens Western CountriesAl-Qaeda-linked Syrian rebel group denounces airstrikes on Syria, threatens to retaliate against Western and Arab countries. Syrian FM: We Welcome Airstrikes on ISSyria's Walid Muallem says his country would welcome foreign airstrikes, as long as they only target terrorist groups such as IS. UN Chief Welcomes Release of Fijian PeacekeepersBan Ki-moon welcomes the release of 45 UN peacekeepers who were kidnapped by the Al-Nusra Front. Fiji Retracts Claim UN Hostages to be ReleasedSocial media posts claiming 45 captive UN troops about to be released denied: 'someone has misinterpreted.' Kidnapped Fijian Peacekeepers to be ReleasedFiji says 45 UN peacekeepers taken hostage by Al-Qaeda-linked rebels in the Golan Heights will be released soon.Al-Nusra Threatens Sunnis in Lebanon"Support us or pay the price," Al-Qaeda's Syrian branch says to Lebanon's Sunni Muslims.Al Qaeda Rebels Try UN Troops Under 'Divine Law'UK-based monitoring group reveals Al Qaeda-linked Al-Nusra Front rebels say they will put 45 captive Fiji troops on Islamic trial. UNSC Demands Release of Abducted PeacekeepersUnanimous UN declaration condemns abduction of UNDOF members by terrorists in 'strongest terms.'Rebels Present Demands for Release of PeacekeepersAl-Nusra Front presents three demands for the release of 43 Fijian peacekeepers kidnapped last week. IDF Expects Syria to Quneitra Rebels TonightIsrael reinforcing on Golan Heights as UN 'strongly condemns' capture of 43 of its peacekeepers by rebel 'terrorist groups.' Mortar Shells Continue to Pound Golan HeightsAs reports suggest Al Qaeda-linked rebel forces captured Syrian side of Israel crossing, shelling of Golan continues. ISIS Captures Largest Oil Field in SyriaIslamist group adds to its resources, seizing oil field and consolidating its hold in the Euphrates corridor from Iraq into Syria. ISIS Captures Key Syrian Border TownISIS seizes control of the Syrian border town of Albu Kamal after a fierce three-day battle with other rebel groups.U.S. Worried About Syria Threat to FlightsWashington seeking changes to security at airports over concern that Syrian terrorists might smuggle bombs onto planes. U.S. Confirms Citizen Carried Out Syria AttackThe United States confirms it believes an American citizen carried out a suicide bombing within Syria.American May Have Carried Out Syria BombingU.S. officials believe an American citizen carried out a suicide bombing in Syria on behalf of an Al-Qaeda-linked group. Syria: 74 Jihadists Killed in Inter-rebel FightingFighting continues among rivals Al-Nusra Front and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). |
