Assad

UAE opening doors to Israel - and Syria?

Is one of the region's wealthiest countries setting itself up for disaster after appearing to embrace Syria's Assad?

Ukraine war

Syria first to recognize breakaway Ukrainian regions

Assad recognizes Donetsk, Luhansk republics in Ukraine, continues support for Russia’s ongoing war.

Assad's surprise visit marks warming ties between UAE and Syria

US ‘profoundly disappointed’ after United Arab Emirates hosts Syria’s Assad.

Netanyahu warns Assad against Iran entrenchment in Syria

Netanyahu: 'Israel will continue to take actions necessary to prevent you from creating another terror and military front against Israel.'

Putin, Erdogan meet to discuss ceasefire

Putin met Turkish president Erdogan in an effort to reach ceasefire agreement over fighting in the Idlib province of Syria.

Report: Senior Israeli, Lebanese officials meet in Moscow

Lebanese source says meeting mediated by Russia included discussion on maritime border, Assad regime, Hezbollah and Iran.

Trump: Book claiming I planned Assad assassination 'fabrication'

White House pushes back against new book by Bob Woodward as cabinet members deny quotes attributed to them. 'This is a con job'.

PM: Assad is 'no longer immune'

Netanyahu warns of a 'new calculus' over Syria. 'There are consequences not only for Iranian forces, but for the Assad regime, as well.'

Former NSC head: Netanyahu negotiated on Golan Heights

'Netanyahu conducted indirect negotiations with Assad the son, the psychopath, about leaving Golan Heights. Assad palace has all documents.'

Report: Putin gives OK to Israeli strikes on Syria

Al-Sharq al-Awsat says Israel and Russia agreed to “limit” Iran's presence, and allow Israel to target "menacing bases" in Syria.

Assad: Israel is in a 'panic'

Syrian leader denies Iranian presence in Syria, use of chemical weapons, says Israel 'hysterical' over 'losing dear ones' Al-Nusra and ISIS.

'We may have to eliminate Assad'

Senior Israeli minister warns Assad may be 'eliminated' if he continues to allow Iran to use Syria as base for attacks on Israel.

Russia to Israel: We will not refrain from arming Syria

Russia conveys unambiguous message to Israel that there is nothing preventing it from selling S-300 missile defense system to Syria.

'World would be better place without Assad'

Minister calls for Assad regime fall morning after chemical attack; 'Assad is Angel of Death to hundreds of thousands of innocent Syrians.'

Chief Rabbi: We must work to stop massacre in Syria

'As Jews, who went through national extermination, whose Torah is a light unto the nations, it is our moral duty to act.'

Syria: More than 150 dead from chemical weapons attack

At least 150 people, mostly women and children, killed and hundreds injured in chemical weapons attack by Assad's army in city of Douma.

Analysis: Here's how to deal with the barbaric Syrian regime

Electrocuting children, turning hospitals into slaughterhouses, using chemical weaponry - how long can this be allowed to continue?

Syria: Assad's army massacres 71 near Damascus

Syrian human rights org reports 325 injured in aerial and artillery bombardments. Two weeks ago, 230 killed in attack by Assad army.

Assad to Netanyahu: Ready to discuss Golan demilitarization

Syrian president conveys via Putin possibility of Golan demilitarization. Israeli official: Israel will attack Iranian activity near border.

Assad: US fabricated chemical attack

Syrian president Bashar el-Assad claims the US fabricated the chemical attack on Idlib.

'Assad is an animal, truly evil'

'Putin is backing a person who's truly an evil person. And I think it's very bad for Russia'

Rex Tillerson: Assad era is coming to an end

US Secretary of State says Russia has aligned itself with Iranians, Hezbollah, needs to choose whether to be part of a better future or not.

Watch: Army vehicle of the Assad regime hit by rocket fire

Rebel forces launch rocket attacks on Assad transports.

Syrian Grand Mufti rejects charges of terrorist ties

Pro-Assad religious leader denies claims of terrorism in address to Irish parliament committee.

Lebanese MP: Hezbollah worse than Nazism

Lebanese officials say Hezbollah is worse than Nazism over involvement in Madaya siege in Syria.

Islamic State Profiting from America's Egregious Policies

Assad Wins Third Term

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was 'reelected' Wednesday - winning a third term by a very wide margin/