Syria

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.

20 Syrian Troops Defect to Turkey

A group of some 20 Syrian soldiers, including a general, have defected from the army and fled to Turkey.

Dozens of Tortured Corpses Found in Damascus

At least 30 tortured bodies found in a flashpoint district of Damascus as Syria violence continues into 2013.

Syria Grabs Headlines from PA

2013: Israel Falling off Media Radar

International media seem to be beginning to get fed up with the Palestinian Authority issue. Iran and Syria are taking the headlines.

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.

Brahimi: Syrian War is Worsening by the Day

International envoy Lakhdar Brahimi says he has a peace plan that could be supported by world powers.

Russia: Assad Can't be Forced to Step Down

Russia admits that Syrian President will not be persuaded to quit, insists there is still a chance of finding a political solution.

Syrian Regime Firing Iranian-Made Missiles at Rebels

The Syrian regime this week fired at least two Iranian-made, short-range ballistic missiles at rebels, U.S. military officials say.

Report: PM, Abdullah Discussed Syrian Chemical Weapons

A report on Israel Radio said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah II Syrian chemical weapons in a recent talk

Yaalon: U.S. Preparing to Intervene in Syria

In an interview, government minister Moshe Yaalon said that the U.S. was preparing to intervene in Syria.

Netanyahu and Jordan's King Discussed Syria's Chemicals

Reports indicate Prime Minister Netanyahu recently met Jordan's King Abdullah to discuss Assad's chemical weapons.

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."

Balad MK Sa'id Naffaa Can Be Tried as Criminal

It is appropriate to remove the diplomatic immunity of Knesset Member Said Naffaa and try him as a criminal, a court ruled Wednesday.

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.

Report: Defected Syrian Helping U.S. Intelligence

The Syrian government's former spokesman, Jihad Makdissi, is co-operating with U.S. intelligence officials, the British Guardian reports.

Brahimi Meets Syrian Opposition As Violence Rages

UN-Arab League envoy holds meetings with internal opposition groups in Syria, but there are still no breakthroughs.

Report: Syria Converted Combat Aircraft to Drones with WMDs

A MiG-21 combat aircraft flown by a Syrian pilot who defected was found to have been upgraded back in Syria to carry chemical weapons.

‘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.

Syrian Christian Nightmare of a Black Christmas

Dreams of a white Christmas have turned to nightmares of a black one for those in Syria observing the December 25th holiday.

Lavrov: Syria Acting to Consolidate Chemical Weapons

Russia's foreign minister says Syria has acted to consolidate its chemical weapons to prevent rebels capturing them.

NATO Confirms Syria Firing Scuds on Rebels

Syrian regime's Scud firing "an act of a desperate regime," says NATO's Secretary-General.

Palestinian 'Refugees' Return to Damascus Camp

Thousands of people recognized as Palestinian refugees return to the Yarmouk camp that has become a battle ground.

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.

Assad's Fall a Matter of Time, Says Turkish FM

The fall of Syria’s government is “only a matter of time,” predicts Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

In Largest Appeal Ever, UN Asks for $1.5 Billion for Syria

In it's appeal for $1.5 billion in aid, UN paints grim picture of regional effects of inaction in response to Syrian crisis.

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.

Davutoglu to Iran: Tell Syria to End Violence

Turkish Foreign Minister urges Tehran to "send a clear message" to Syria's embattled regime to stop the violence against its own people.

There is No Terrorism in Syria, Say Supporters of Terror Group

Video: Syrian protesters demonstrating in favor of an Al-Qaeda linked group tell Obama that "the army is the terrorist".

Thousands Flee Damascus Refugee Camp as Fighting Continues

Tens of thousands of the Yarmouk "Palestinian refugee" camp in Damascus flee as Assad's army attacks advancing rebels.

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.

NBC Journalist Freed from Captivity in Syria

NBC’s award winning journalist Richard Engel was freed Monday after five days in captivity in Syria. He and his crew were unharmed.

Shurat HaDin Helps U.S. Citizens Win Lawsuit Against Syria

Tel Aviv based Shurat HaDin represented two families of Americans in their successful lawsuit against the Syrian government.

UN Sending Chemical Weapons Kits to Troops in Golan

The United Nations is sending chemical weapons kits to troops in the Golan Heights because of growing fears over Syria's arsenal.

Syrian Rebels Take Over Damascus Refugee Camp

Rebels have taken over the Yarmouk camp which is home to thousands of "Palestinian refugees".

Netanyahu Meets U.S. Senator, Discusses Syria

"We're monitoring the events in Syria very closely," PM Netanyahu tells Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas).

NATO Denounces Iran Rage over Patriot Missiles in Turkey

NATO has denounced Iranian anger over planned deployment of Patriot anti-missile batteries and troops in Turkey.

Syria: PFLP Defectors Call for Arrest of Group's Head

Defectors of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in Syria called to arrest group’s head Ahmed Jibril who fled Damascus.

Nasrallah: Syrian Rebels Won't Win

Al-Qaeda has been tricked into fighting in Syria, claims Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah.

Syrian VP: Neither Side Can Win Militarily

"Things will definitely go from bad to worse" in Syria, predicts the country's vice president.

American Troops to Help Protect Turkey from Syria

The Pentagon reportedly plans to send Patriot missiles, soldiers to Turkey under a NATO plan to defend against attacks from Syria.

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.

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.

Former Syrian General: No Doubt Assad Will Use Chemical Weapons

Major General Adnan Sillou, former Syrian top general: It's highly possible that Assad will use chemical weapons to kill his own people.

Syria Says it has 'Serious Fear' it is Being Framed

Syria says it has 'serious fears that the United States is seeking to frame the country for using chemical weapons.

Lebanon: 6 Dead in Syria-Related Clashes

Sectarian clashes linked to the 21-month conflict in Syria killed six people and wounded 40 in the Lebanese city of Tripoli.

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”.

Syria: Islamist Rebels Seize Military Base Near Aleppo

Radical Islamist rebels seize large swathes of a Syrian military base west of Aleppo, hoist black jihadist flag over captured building.

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.

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.

U.S. Secret Weapons Delivery Fell into Hands of Terrorists

A secret arms shipment to Libyan rebels fell into the arms of known terrorist groups. U.S. now concerned that the same can happen in Syria.

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.

Mortar Shell Fired from Syria Falls in Golan

A mortar shell fired from Syria fell on the Israeli side of the border fence on the Golan Heights Wednesday afternoon, security sources said

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.

NATO Approves Patriot Deployment in Turkey

NATO agrees to Turkey's request to deploy U.S.-made Patriot missiles along its border with Syria.

Syria Violating Golan Ceasefire Agreement, Says UN Leader

UN Secretary-General says that Syria is violating the agreement that separated Israeli and Syrian forces in the Golan.

Obama Warns Assad Against Using Chemical Weapons

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