News for Damascus Rebel Rocket Fire Kills 5 in DamascusRocket fire from rebel-held areas around Syrian capital kill five and wound 37. Assad Makes Rare Public Appearance for HolidaySyrian President attends prayers at a Damascus mosque to mark the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.Syria: Rebel Mortar Attack in Damascus Kills FourFighting continues in Syria as rebel mortar attack in Damascus kills 4 people, while government forces battle ISIS in Hasakeh. UN Refugee Agency Marks World Refugee Day in SyriaUN calls on global community to remember millions displaced by war. Iranian Soldiers Deployed to Protect DamascusIranian, Iraqi fighters sent to guard against rebel attack on Syrian capital, amid concerns Assad regime is failing. Syrian General Injured in Rebel Suicide BombingGeneral Mohammad Eid wounded when rebels on motorbikes stage daring assault in regime-held suburb of Syrian capital. Damascus 'Buy Syrian' Fair Highlights War DamageStruggling entrepreneurs take part in fair to emphasize 'made in Syria' products, as the tolls of civil war are sharply felt. Syria: 42 Dead in Clashes Between RebelsAt least 42 fighters killed in fierce fighting between Islamist rebels and the Islamic State group. Palestinians Repel ISIS in Syrian Refugee CampPalestinian and Syrian fighters were able Thursday to retake control of a large refugee camp in Damascus seized by ISIS.Syria: Damascus Shelled, Hamas Terrorist KilledOne dead and 30 wounded in souk attack on Damascus; separate incident kills Hamas terrorist in Yarmuk. Four Killed in Suicide Bombings South of DamascusFour killed and 13 more wounded in two simultaneous suicide attacks in southern Damascus on Monday. Syrian Regime's Airstrikes Kill 15 Near Damascus15 people killed and dozens more wounded in government airstrike on a rebel area in Syria, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says. Damascus: Regime Airstrikes Kill 82 PeopleOver 60 airstrikes from Assad's forces on the Syrian capital mark the deadliest onslaught since November, watchdog group says. Reports: Damascus Suffers Major Rocket AttackFighting intensified in and around Damascus Thursday, as rebels pounded neighborhoods of the city with rockets, reports said. Syria: At Least 7 Dead in Damascus Bus BombingDozens also injured after explosion on bus carrying Shia Muslim pilgrims in the Syrian capital; Nusra Front claims responsibility.Syria: Mortars, Rockets Rain Down on DamascusRebels make good on threats to retaliate after deadly regime airstrikes, fire barrage of rockets and mortars at gov't-held areas of capital. Syria strikes Targeted Hezbollah-Bound MissilesPan-Arab paper appears to back reports strikes at Dimas and Damascus airport targeted S300 missile system; Hezbollah denies. Watch: Footage of 'Israeli Strike' Near DamascusSyrian state TV airs footage of airstrikes near capital; Syrian army says strikes proof Israel is supporting rebels. 5 Nuclear Engineers Killed in SyriaFive nuclear engineers, including one Iranian, killed north of Damascus near the research center where they worked. Syria Submits 'Specific' List of Chemical Weapons'Discrepancies' were found in the original list Syria provided to the joint mission, officials claim, amidst rumors of more attacks. Report: Assad Razing Whole Neighborhoods in SyriaHuman Rights Watch claims Assad's forces have been destroying whole neighborhoods in Syria, using satellite photos as evidence. 48 Besieged 'Palestinian Refugees' Starve in SyriaAl-Yarmouk camp besieged by Syrian army for months, death toll up to 48 as PA Arabs protest on Temple Mount. Deadly Suicide Bombing Kills Four in DamascusBombing targeted 'government building' as clashes around the capital continue. Mortar Shell Hits Damascus SchoolA mortar shell hits the French school in the Syrian capital, children in class miraculously escape without injuries.Syria: Soldiers Killed in Rebel Bomb AttackAt least 31 Syrian soldiers killed in a rebel bomb attack on an army base near Damascus.Syria: Regime Makes Gains in Damascus, AleppoCapitalizing on rebel infighting, Syrian gov't forces, backed by Shia militias from Iraq and Lebanon, retake key positions.Syria: Rare Attack on Gov't Stronghold Kills EightSyrian rebels hit southern city of Suweida, until now untouched by the conflict, as army gears up for major Damascus operation.Rare Footage: View from a Syrian Tank in BattleVideo from Syrian army tanks in Damascus battle shows army caution in the face of rebel advantages in urban combat. Report: Hezbollah Preparing 'Battle for Damascus'Was Hezbollah "withdrawal" a diversion? Terror group reportedly preparing for massive battle around Damascus. Syria: At Least 20 Dead in Car Bomb ExplosionCar bomb explosion kills at least 20 near a mosque in the Damascus province town of Suq Wadi Barada. Damascus in the Dark After Rebels Hit PipelineAn explosion near the airport in Damascus has been followed by a blackout in parts of the country. Hezbollah Helps Syrian Army Retake Key TownDespite withdrawal of some of its fighter, Iranian-backed terror group still a key weapon in Assad's arsenal.'Terror Tunnel' Discovered - This Time in DamascusSimilarities between tunnel used by Syrian rebels and recently discovered Hamas tunnel from Gaza may not be a coincidence. Two Car Bombs Explode in DamascusTwo car bombs exploded near Syria’s state television headquarters in central Damascus. Syria: Scores Killed South of DamascusScores of Syrian rebels and army forces were killed in fierce fighting south of Damascus. Syria Rebels Down Drone as Regime Casualties MountRebels parade unmanned drone shot down near Damascus; regime forces under strain. Economist: Damascus Worst Place to Live AnywhereThanks to the civil war in Syria, Damascus is now listed as the worst city in the world to live in by a prestigious British publication. Report: Syria Seals Damascus, Prepares ‘Martyrs’The Syrian army continues to prepare for strikes with Damascus shutdown, ‘martyr’ pilots. Syria: If Damascus is Attacked, Tel Aviv Will BurnA senior official in the Syrian army warns the West: waging a war on Syria will be reciprocated with an attack on Tel Aviv. Assessment: Assad Did Use Chemical WeaponsPreliminary assessment by U.S. and allied intelligence agencies concludes that chemical weapons were indeed used by Syrian forces. Syrian Army Attacks Homs, Aleppo, DamascusSyrian Army regulars launched an assault Saturday on rebel-held parts of Homs, while continuing to bomb areas in Damascus and Aleppo.Syrian Rebels: Chemical Weapons Used in DamascusSyrian government forces reportedly used chemical weapons against rebel-controlled areas in two Damascus neighborhoods. Free Syrian Army: Hizbullah Used ChemicalsThe opposition Free Syrian Army says chemical weapons have been used in a Damascus town by Hizbullah terrorists.Explosions Shake Damascus Military AirportTwo bombs struck a large military airport outside the Syrian capital of Damascus on Sunday night, the main rebel army said. Leader of Jihadist Rebel Force Wounded in SyriaThe leader of the jihadist rebel force al-Nusra Front wounded by an army bombing near the Syrian capital. Ya'alon: Israel Not Getting Involved in Syrian WarIsrael is not getting involved in Syria's civil war, Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon said.Explosions Rock DamascusA series of explosions heard in Damascus, as Syrian media claims that Israel carried out a rocket attack on a research center in Damascus.At Least 80 Killed in Latest Syria MassacreSyrian opposition says that government troops seized a town near Damascus, killing at least 80 people, including women and children. ‘No Deal’ on UN Probe of Syria Chemical WMD SitesTalks are stalled over UN inspection of sites where Syrian chemical weapons are stored, according to diplomatic sources.25 Dead in Damascus Car BombingAt least 25 are dead and more are wounded after a suicide bombing strikes the heart of the Syrian capital. Syria’s Ancient Eliyahu HaNavi Synagogue ShelledAn ancient synagogue near Damascus has reportedly gone up in flames after being robbed and vandalized. Syrian Rebels: Army Used Chemical WeaponsMembers of the Syrian opposition claim that Assad’s forces fired phosphorous at rebels in the town of Adra. Damascus Suicide Bombing Kills 42A suicide bomb attack on a mosque killed 42 people, including Syria's most prominent pro-regime Sunni cleric, and wounded dozens of others. EU Official Killed in Rocket Attack on DamascusA member of the European Union delegation in Syria has been killed in a rocket attack on Damascus. Syrian Rebels Accuse Assad of Deals with IsraelSyrian rebels are claiming clandestine deals between Assad and the Jewish State while kidnapping UN peacekeepers. Syrian Rebels Hang 'Palestinian Refugees'Syrian rebels hanged two Arabs registered as “Palestinian refugees” on suspicion of aiding the Assad, says a rights watchdog. Nasrallah's Deputy Injured or Killed in Syria?The second-in-command to Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been injured in an attack on a convoy by Syrian opposition forces. |
