Syria

UN Observers in Syria Attacked as Civil War Continues

UN observers in Syria blocked from a besieged rebel-held town, as peacekeeping chief admits there is a civil war.

UN Accuses Syria of Using Children as ‘Human Shields’

Assad’s armed forces kill and sexually attack children and use them as human shields, the United Nations charged Monday.

Opposition Leader: Assad Should Transfer Power to Deputy

The new leader of Syria's exiled opposition calls President Bashar al-Assad to transfer power to his deputy.

Kara: All of Assad's Officers Were Trained in Iran

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara warns of the dangerous connection between Syria's Assad, Iran and Hizbullah.

Deputy COS: Israel Must Be Alert in Wake of Syria Situation

Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Naveh warns: Syria’s arsenal of chemical weapons may fall into the rebels’ hands, Israel needs to prepare.

‘Evil Iran-Syria-Hizbullah Axis Bares Its Face,’ Says Netanyahu

The “evil axis” of Iran, Syria and Hizbullah has “bared its face.” The world now sees Israel's true environment, Netanyahu says.

Heavy Fighting Reported on Streets of Damascus

Heavy fighting is reported on the streets of Damascus, with battles affecting a power station supplying electricity to army bases.

UK Journalist Says Rebels Led Him into Syrian Army Death Trap

A British journalist is accusing opposition forces of deliberately leading him into a death trap set by Syrian Army troops.

Kara: Israel Willing to Treat Syrian Casualties

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara says Israel would be willing to help treat casualties from the ongoing fighting in Syria.

UN Monitors Visit Site of Latest Syrian Massacre

UN monitors visit site of Mazraat al-Qubair massacre, report smelling burnt bodies and seeing body parts around the village.

Report: Assad's Forces Using Unidentified Gas on Civilians

Syrian opposition claims Assad using toxic material, unidentified gas on Syrian civilians.

UN Monitors Blocked from Site of Syria Massacre

United Nations monitors in Syria fired upon and prevented from accessing the site of the latest massacre in the country.

Lebanon: Syrian Army Killed TV Cameraman

Lebanon has charged the Syrian Army with the murder of an Al-Jadeed television journalist.

Syria Accused of New Massacre as UN Meets

President Bashar al-Assad's regime stands accused of killing at least 78 people at Mazraat al-Qabeer as the world powers convene.

Syria: At Least 78 Dead in Yet Another Massacre

Syrian activists report that Assad's forces have killed at least 78 people in Hama, in a massacre similar to the one in Houla.

Damascus 'Risking Genocide'

Italy says Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's policies risk a genocide; France says new premier's appointment a 'masquerade'

Russia Willing to See Assad Leave in 'Political Settlement'

Russia is willing to see Syria's President Bashar al-Assad leave power – but not by force; rather, as part of a “political settlement.”

New Prime Minister for Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has named Riyad Hijab as his new prime minister in what may be the waning days of his administration.

White House Urges International Unity Against Assad

White House: Assad was lying when he denied his regime had any involvement in the Houla massacre.

Syrian Rebels Kill at Least 80 Assad Troops

President Bashar al-Assad's fiery speech refusing to implement the Annan ceasefire plan has led FSA fighters to launch a new offensive

Assad: Houla Massacre is More than Monstrous

Syrian President Bashar Assad says the Houla is monstrous, continues to blame "terrorists" for the crackdown on anti-regime protesters.

Putin Warns of Dangerous Situation in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns of an “extremely dangerous” situation in Syria, continues to reject a military intervention.

Nasrallah Urges Kidnappers to Address Grievances With Him

Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah calls on the abductors of the Lebanese pilgrims in Syria to address their grievances directly with him.

UNHRC Condemns Syria for Houla Massacre

UN Human Rights Council condemns Syria for the Houla massacre, calls an investigation into the killing of more than 100 civilians.

Rebel Chief Calls on Annan to Admit Failure

FSA chief Riad al-Assad called on UN envoy Kofi Annan to admit his peace plan had failed - and to free the rebels to act against the regime.

Hizbullah Wants to Move Far-Reaching Scuds from Syria

Hizbullah looking to move Scud D missiles, which can reach Eilat, and modern anti-aircraft equipment from Syria to Lebanon.

Unknown Syrian Group Claims to be Holding Lebanese Pilgrims

A previously unknown armed Syrian group says that it is holding a group of Lebanese Shiite pilgrims who went missing last week.

Syria Claims Rebels Behind Houla Massacre

Syria blames 800 rebel fighters for the massacre in Houla last week that killed more than 100 people, nearly half of them children.

Ban: Syria Massacres could Ignite Civil War

“We are not there to play the role of passive observer to unspeakable atrocities," UN head says of presence in Syria.

Saudi Scholar Puts Out Hit on Assad

As global blow-back for the Houla massacre mounts, a death bounty of $450,000 has been put on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's head

High Noon in Syria: Rebels Give Assad Ultimatum

FSA commanders have given Syria's gov't until noon on Friday to honor a UN backed ceasefire – or face 'courageous decisions'

Iran Smuggling Weapons to Syria, Hizbullah Via Commercial Jets

Iran is using commercial aircrafts to smuggle weapons and explosives to Syria and Hizbullah in Lebanon.

IDF Commander Warns Against Possible Conflict with Syria

IDF’s Northern District Commander says the civil war in Syria may lead to a confrontation with Israel.

Children Protest Syrian Massacre Outside Russian Embassy

A protest against the ongoing killings of innocent civilians in Syria took place outside the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv.

Iran Warns: Foreign Intervention in Syria Will Bury Israel

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says that foreign intervention in Syria will spread and "bury the Zionist regime".

Annan Leaves Syria Empty Handed

UN envoy Kofi Annan left Syria without securing any 'bold steps' from officials to end the slaughter bleeding the country.

Japan Joins Growing List of Countries Expelling Syria Diplomats

Japan says it will expel Syria's ambassador – joining numerous other nations – over last week's massacre in the central city of Houla.

Iran: Israel to Blame for Syrian Massacres

Iran is trying to displace the blame on Israel for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's terrorism against his people, and its backlash.

U.S. Rejects Military Option in Syria

White House spokesman Jay Carney says military action in Syria would not be "the right course of action."

UN Officials Finger Assad Thugs in Houla Massacre

Observers say pro-Assad Shabiha thugs killed 108 in Houla 'execution style' – incl. women, children, and entire families

Expert: The World is Letting Syria 'Bleed to Death'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Middle East expert Dr. Eyal Zisser, who says the world cannot do much about the ongoing civil war in Syria.

Syria: 41 More Die as Annan Delivers Message to Gunmen

An incensed Kofi Annan arrived in Syria for talks with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad bearing a message for 'everyone with a gun'

US Cuts Mideast Military Drill Short

A joint military drill sponsored by the United States with several Mideast nations that did not include Israel has suddenly been canceled.

‘Whoever Loses in Syria Will Get Slaughtered’

Whoever loses in Syria will get slaughtered, says Mideast expert Guy Bechor. The struggle will go on for years, and not to Israel’s benefit.

At Least 50 Dead in Massacre in Homs

President Bashar Assad's forces kill at least 50 civilians, including 13 children, in an attack in the province of Homs.

Huge Demonstrations in Syria as Troops Continue Crackdown

Tens of thousands of activists take to the streets of Aleppo and Idlib in Syria, at least 28 killed across the country.

Kidnapped Lebanese Pilgrims Released

A group of Lebanese Shiite pilgrims who were kidnapped in Syria were freed and arrived in Turkey.

Report: US Mulling Arms for Syrian Rebels

The US may be on the verge of arming Syria's rebels, but officials worry where the guns will be pointed when the revolution ends

Lebanon Works to Free Kidnapped Shi'ites in Syria

Beirut has asked Turkey to help free 11 Shi'ite tourists who were kidnapped in Syria Wednesday.

Sanctions Hurting Assad, but Iran is Stepping In

Assad is quickly spending through his cash reserves as sanctions choke off many sources of funding, but is getting help from Iran.

Military Expert: More IDF Multi-Front Operations Likely

An Israeli military expert says the likelihood is growing that Israel will need to launch more multi-front operations.

Islamist at Core of Lebanon Bloodletting Freed

A military judge in Lebanon has freed a radical Islamist whose arrest sparked deadly clashes in the country; bail $333.

Heavy Fighting in Syria, Dozens Killed

Dozens died in heavy fighting in northwestern Syria Monday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Syrian Fires Make Beirut Boil

Syria's ongoing unrest has ignited the worst violence in Beirut since the 2008 clashes that almost plunged Lebanon into civil war

Suicide Bombing in Yemen Bad Sign for Obama

Mammoth suicide bombing in Yemen Monday is another blow to Obama’s attempt to show the Arab world democracy works.

Israel To Remain an Enemy, Says Syrian Rebel Leader

As Syria creeps into total anarchy, rebels insist Israel will remain an enemy after the expected fall of Assad. Obama says Assad must leave.

Syrian Forces Fire on Protesters in Aleppo

Syrian forces fire on protesters holding the largest opposition marches yet in Aleppo, Syria's largest city.

Mood: UN Observers Can’t Stop Syria Violence

The head of the UN observer force in Syria says no number of observers can stop the violence rocking the country; calls for talks.

Syrian Opposition Leader to Step Down

Syrian National Council head Burhan Ghalioun announced he would step down amid allegations the Muslim Brotherhood secured his re-election

Death Toll Climbs in Lebanon's Syrian Clashes

The death toll from Syrian-related clashes continues to climb in the Lebanese port city of Tripoli, as Israel closely monitors the events.