Syria

Netanyahu Invited to Russia To Discuss Mideast

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has been invited to Moscow to discuss the current crises involving Syria and Iran.

U.S. Rep. Rogers: High Probability Syria Used Chemical Weapons

There is a high probability that Syria used chemical weapons against rebels, says chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee.

US Official: Iraq Turns Blind Eye to Iran Arms Flights to Syria

Baghdad is "looking the other way" as Iran sends military equipment through Iraqi airspace to Syrian regime, says American official.

Hizbullah Secretly Buries Terrorists Killed in Syrian Civil War

Hizbullah has secretly buried 38 of its terrorists who were killed on Syrian territory, the Free Syrian army says.

Syrian National Council Elects Prime Minister

Syria's main opposition National Council elects Ghassan Hitto as premier for swathes of rebel-held territory.

Syrian Aircraft Strike in Lebanon

Syrian aircraft bomb two locations in the eastern Lebanon town of Arsal. Washington denounces the act.

Syrian Rebels Seize Weapons Depots Near Aleppo

Syrian rebels have seized several weapons depots in the village of Khan Toman in Aleppo province after days of fierce clashes.

Report: Israel to Seek US Attack on Syria, or Freedom to Do So

Israel will ask President Obama to order US attack on Syria if Assad tries to transfer weapons of mass destruction to terrorists.

Syrian Army's Logistics Chief Defects

The Syrian army's logistics chief, General Mohammed Khalluf, has defected, activists claim.

British Royals Visit Syrian Refugees on Mideast Trip

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla visited Syrian refugee camp in northern Jordan as part of a trip to the Middle East.

UN Halts Peacekeeping Patrols in the Golan Heights

The UN has halted peacekeeping patrols in the Golan Heights amid fears that more countries may withdraw from its force.

PA Arabs Nabbed in Egypt, Suspected of Spying

Seven Palestinian Authority Arabs have been arrested by Egyptian security on suspicion of carrying out a military reconnaissance mission.

Syria Ready to Fight Rebels 'For Years'

Pro-government Syrian newspaper warns the army is "in perfect condition" and can "fight for years to defend Syria."

Syria, China, Iran: 'Enemies of the Internet'

Syria, China, Iran are flagrantly spying online, media watchdog RSF said Tuesday.

Peres Urges Arab League to 'Stop Syrian Massacre'

Delivering historic address to European Parliament, President Shimon Peres called for the Arab League to “to stop the massacre.”

Syrian Rebels Vow to Conquer Golan, Refugees Refuse Israeli Aid

Syrian refugees might be desperate, injured and starving – but they won’t accept Israeli aid, as rebels vow to reconquer the Golan Heights.

Barak: Assad's Fall 'Inevitable,' Israel May Pay the Price

According to outgoing Defense Minister Ehud Barak, the fall of Bashar al-Assad is inevitable. It's not good for Israel, he told MKs

Hizbullah's Number 2: Assad Regime Will Survive

The Hizbullah terror group’s number two, Sheikh Naim Qassem, says he is confident that the Assad regime in Syria would survive.

Report: U.S. Training Syrian Rebels in Jordan

The United States is training Syrian rebels in Jordan, the German weekly Der Spiegel reports.

Syria: Fighting Returns to 'Capital of the Revolution'

Syrian rebels launch a surprise raid to retake a key district of the central city of Homs, dubbed 'capital of the revolution'.

UN: Syrian Refugees May Double or Triple This Year

The number of Syrian refugees, which just passed the million mark, could double or triple by the end of the year, according to the UN.

Kidnapped UN Peacemakers Freed, Arrive in Jordan

Syrian rebels release 21 Filipino peacekeepers who had been kidnapped on the Golan Heights.

UN Delays Effort to Release Kidnapped Peacekeepers

The UN calls off an effort to secure the release of 21 peacekeepers held by Syrian rebels because of darkness in the Golan Heights.

Philippines: Syrian Rebels Remain Firm on Hostage Demands

Rebels holding 21 Filipino peacekeepers hostage in Golan Heights are insisting Syrian troops leave area before releasing their captives.

Israel Asked UN Not to Remove Forces from the Golan

Israel approached the UN, requesting that forces remain in the Golan despite the kidnapping of 21 peacekeepers.

Syrian Insider: Assad Made Deals, Agreements With Israel

Israel had nothing to fear from Bashar al-Assad, and may have even had an ally in him, a Syrian insider said in an interview

Syrian Authorities Claim they Found 'Israeli Equipment'

Syrian authorities claim they have discovered Israeli "espionage equipment" in an undisclosed location in the country.

Lebanese Druze Chief 'Sides With Devil' Against Assad

Lebanon's Druze leader has sided with the rebel Al-Nusra Front, a jihadist group which Washington lists as a terrorist organization.

20 UN Peacekeepers Held By Syrian Rebels on Golan Border

About 20 UN observers have been detained by about armed Syrian rebels on the Golan Heights border.

Syria, Iran Hail 'Martyr', 'Honorable' Chavez

Syria pays tribute to "honorable" Chavez, while Iran hails the late Venezuelan leader as "a martyr for his people."

Prosor Warns UN of Potential Escalation in Golan

UN ambassador Ron Prosor in a letter to the UN: Israel will not stand by while its citizens' lives are at risk from Syria's recklessness.

Kerry on Gulf Tour Pledges Backing for Syrian Rebels

Kerry said Washington will work to "empower" Syria's opposition, while warning Iran that time for talk on its nuclear program could run out

Yaalon: Israel Closely Monitoring Syrian Battlefronts

Deputy PM Yaalon says Israel closely monitoring Syrian battlefronts after reports that rebels seized Scud missiles from regime forces.

Assad Says Syria Will Hit Back at Israel

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad vows to hit back at Israel over alleged airstrike in January, but says it may not be an overt attack.

Syrian Rebels Hang 'Palestinian Refugees' who Aided Assad

Syrian rebels hanged two Arabs registered as “Palestinian refugees” on suspicion of aiding the Assad, says a rights watchdog.

Syria Demands UN Stop Israel from Seeking Oil

Syria is angered by Israel’s search for oil in the Golan, calls for UN intervention.

Croatia to Pull Troops From Golan Heights

Croatia to withdraw its soldiers stationed on the Golan Heights as part of a UN force after reports of Syrian rebels receiving weapons.

Syrian Government: We're Ready for Talks with Rebels

Syria's foreign minister says the authorities in Damascus are ready to talk to anyone, including armed rebels.

UN Peacekeeper Disappears Near Israel-Syria Border

The United Nations confirms that a member of the UNDOF peacekeeping force is missing.

Syrian Regime Ready For Talks With Rebels, Says Minister

Syrian regime is ready to talk with all parties, including armed rebels, said Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem.

Ministry: French Photographer Dies After Syria Shelling

French freelance photographer Olivier Voisin, who was seriously wounded in Syria on Thursday, died of his wounds after surgery in Turkey

Syria Jihadists Claim Bus Bombing on Hama Factory

Jihadist Al-Nusra Front claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on an army factory in Hama that killed about 60.

Erdogan Attacks Assad, Takes Shot at Israel

Turkey’s Prime Minister slams Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad for but also once again verbally attacks Israel.

Syrian Opposition Demands World Action After Aleppo Attack

Syria's main opposition group pulls out of international talks, demands world action after missiles slam into the city of Aleppo.

Syria: At Least 12 Dead in Missile Attack in Aleppo

Three missiles crashed into residential areas of Syria's northern city of Aleppo, killing at least 12 civilians.

Death Toll Rising in Damascus Bombings

At least 31 people are reported dead and dozens more are injured following a car bombing in central Damascus.

Israel Okays Drilling for Oil on Golan Heights

Israel has given the green light to drill for oil on the Golan Heights.

Syria Claims It Shot Down Israeli Drone

Syria claims in unconfirmed report that its forces downed an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) near the border with Lebanon.

Syrian Rebels Down Warplane

Syrian rebels down a warplane over Hammuriyeh after an air strike kills at least 14 people in the Damascus province town.

Free Syrian Army Threatens to Shell Hizbullah

The rebel Free Syrian Army threatened to shell positions of Hizbullah in Lebanon after accusing it of firing across the border.

This is How the Senior Hizbullah Terrorist Was Killed

A report in a Lebanese daily purports to present a detailed account of the 2008 assassination of Hizbullah terrorist Imad Mughniyeh.

UN: Syrian Refugee Numbers Top 850,000

The number of Syrian refuges forced to flee the conflict-ravaged country has topped 850,000, the UN refugee agency said Tuesday.

Netanyahu Stresses Dangers of Iran and Syria

Netanyahu warns of the dangers from Iran and Syria, in a speech to the Jewish Agency Board of Governors.

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.

Netanyahu: Israel Keeping Close Tabs on Syrian Border

Israel will maintain close tabs on its border with Syria and only let people to cross in "exceptional circumstances," says PM Netanyahu.

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.

Rebels Seize Most of Military Base Near Aleppo

Rebels in northern Syria seize most of a military base, their third a major battlefield success in as many days.

Syrian Man Approaches Border, is Shot

Israeli soldiers shoot a Syrian man after he approaches border, refuses to stop. Incident occurred two days after attack on Turkish border.

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

MEMRI Releases Video of Near Fist Fight on Hizbullah TV

MEMRI has released a translated video clip of a discussion on Hizbullah’s television channel which turned into a confrontation.