Syria Civil War

Assad Collapse Deemed Near as Rebels, ISIS Advance

Expert Ehud Yaari says despite Iran's assistance, Assad is quickly running out of troops and time. IDF: 'Syrian army has ceased to exist.'

ISIS Massacres Hundreds in Palmyra

Syrian state TV says about 400 civilians were massacred since Wednesday. Other reports say most of the victims were Shabiha militiamen.

2,000 Evacuated from Syria's Yarmouk as ISIS Advances

Around 400 families left the camp on Friday and Saturday via two secure roads, says PLO official.

Rights Groups Call on Int'l Community: End Syrian Civil War

'Planet Syria' campaign aims to rally international organizations and groups to end Assad's regime and begin negotiations between rebels.

Sources: Over 1,000 Hezbollah Terrorists on the Golan

Over 1,000 Hezbollah terrorists are fighting with Syrian and Iranian forces on the Golan, according to numerous sources.

Blast in Damascus Pilgrim Bus Kills Nine

Al-Qaeda's Syrian branch blows up bus carrying Lebanese Shiites. Hezbollah decries 'barbarity of the terrorists'

US Gives $6 Million to Syria Opposition Government

Syria opposition government receives $6 million aid from US to be used for reconstruction and strengthening local government.

Over 76,000 Reported Killed in Syria in 2014

Among the dead in the civil war: nearly 18,000 civilians, among them 3,500 children.

IAF Syria Raid Last Week was ‘the Biggest to Date’

Targets included Dimas airport, SAM repository, and the 105th Brigade, says Al Monitor.

US-Backed Syria Rebels Surrender to Al Qaeda

US hoped Harakat Hazm and the Syrian Revolutionary Front would join the attack on the Islamic State.

Syrian Rebel President: Assad Helping ISIS

Shocking claim by rebel leader at UN: Assad wants ISIS to defeat FSA, so the West sees him as the best alternative.

Liberman Blames Assad's Forces for Golan Heights Explosion

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman says attack was deliberate, 'clearly from Syrian authorities.'

Jewish Leaders Call for Stronger Security in Europe

World Jewish Congress president calls for protection against Islamists 'taught to kill,' one week after Brussels shooting.

Terrorist Released in Tannenbaum Deal Killed

A terrorist released by Israel in the deal to return Elhanan Tannenbaum has been killed fighting in Syria.

Chief of Syria Air Defenses Killed

General Hussein Ishaq struck down in Mleiha, in 'important psychological blow' to the regime.

Watch: Huge Tunnel Bomb Kills 30 in Syria

Syrian rebels place 40 tons of explosive under checkpoint in northwestern Syria.

Watch: Syrian Parents Send Son to his Death

Syrian salafist video shows parents sending their son on a suicide mission, ends with his death.

Arab League Summit Backs Abbas's Stubbornness in Talks

Middle East Muslim countries declare refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, as they grapple with regional conflicts.

‘Save the Boy – He’s All I Have’

Israeli doctors manage to save 6-year-old Syrian boy whose siblings and mother died in bombing.

Report: More than 75,000 Foreign Nationals Fight in Syria

Syrian site reveals partial statistics for number of foreign nationals fighting in Syrian Civil War.

‘Refugees’ Suffer, PA Still Cozy with Iran

Senior PA official in Tehran to support Iranian position as ‘Palestinian refugees’ continue to starve.

Al-Jazeera Host with Rare Praise for Israel

Surprising praise for IDF on pan-Arab TV: why can’t the Syrian army learn from Israel?

Syrian Rockets Land in Lebanon, Killing Seven

Rocket fire reported on Lebanese border; it is unclear how many rockets fell or if the fire was intentional.

Refugee’s Anger: If Only I Was Israeli

Man in Syrian refugee camp: Israelis have someone looking out for them, but Muslim world ignores our plight.

Dozens Starve to Death in Damascus

DISTURBING VIDEOS: 'Today a mother and her three children died after eating food that had gone off. For weeks children have been dying.'

Syria: Nearly 500 Dead in Rebel Infighting

85 civilians among the dead as Al-Qaeda-linked Islamists clash with fellow rebel groups.

‘Friends of Syria’ Try Again on Talks

11 countries make new attempt to get Assad, rebels to negotiate.

The End of the Muslim Brotherhood Syrian Scam

Syria: Horrific Abuse in Secret Al Qaeda Prisons

Amnesty International warns of torture, murder in Al Qaeda-affiliated prisons. Children among the victims.

Hezbollah Silent on Latest Lebanon Attack

Hezbollah keeps quiet over bombing that targeted its soldiers in Baalbek. At least two dead.

Syrian Islamists: No to Democracy, Minority Rights

Rift between Syrian rebel movements grows as Islamist leader rejects democracy, declaring: ‘The Koran is our law.’

Syria: Over 160 Dead in 2-Day Battle

Rebels in Damascus have been struggling to break a blockade by forces loyal to President al-Assad.

Video: Kids under Fire in Damascus

Children were being interviewed about injuries they witnessed when a bomb fell nearby.

Concern: Assad’s Gains could Stall Peace Talks

West worries that Syrian rebels won’t come to the table after Assad makes gains near Damascus.

Iran 'Prepared for Exit of Foreign Forces from Syria'

Foreign Minister Zarif: "We are prepared for everybody with influence to push for withdrawal of all non-Syrians from Syrian soil.”

Syrian Army Preparing for Major Damascus Assault

US, Russia hoping to prevent the move, which may derail Geneva 2 talks between the warring sides.

Lebanese Media: Assad 'Weak' for Not Attacking Israel

Lebanese satire program represents Syrian President Bashar Assad as weak, ineffective for inability to respond to IAF air strikes

Report: Hezbollah Preparing for 'Battle for Damascus'

Was Hezbollah "withdrawal" a diversion? Terror group reportedly preparing for massive battle around Damascus.

Dramatic Footage: Staring Down the Barrel in Syria

Cameraman captures moment that his position is destroyed by the Syrian army.

Fears that Polio in Syria Could Spread

Mass flight from combat zones could bring polio virus to at-risk populations.

The Balkanization of Syria

Video: Bomb Kills, Injures Dozens of Hezbollah Men

Rebels' video shows building collapsing in Syria, apparently burying many Hezbollah fighters under it.

Revealed: Israeli Druze Joining Assad

There are Israeli citizens on both sides of Syria’s civil war. Druze join Assad while Arabs largely favor rebels.

Date Set for Syria Peace Talks – or Maybe Not

Arab League chief says talks will convene on November 23 but U.N.-Arab League envoy to Syria says otherwise.

Doctor: Syrian Snipers Target Babies in the Womb

British doctor says snipers hired by Assad are deliberately killing unborn babies.

Syrian Intelligence Chief Dies in Clashes

Syria loses senior intelligence officer to a rebel sniper.

Syria: 6 Red Cross Workers Abducted

ICRC says 6 of its staffers and one Syrian Red Crescent worker were abducted in northwestern Syria.

Syria May Officially Split in Two

Syrian opposition weighs independent government on territory conquered from Assad.

‘Iran Forced Hezbollah to Fight in Syria’

Former senior Hezbollah leader says the group opposed involvement in Syria – but Iran forced it to join fighting.

Hezbollah Withdraws 1,200 Troops from Syria

Assad may lose one of his staunchest allies as Hezbollah increasingly divided over bloody Syria operations.

‘Army of Islam’ Coalition Established in Syria

Forty-three Islamist groups unite to create Army of Islam as battle for Syria continues.

Syria in Ruins: Video Shows Effects of War

Video shot from moving car shows huge extent of destruction along highway in eastern Damascus.

Rockets from Syria Hit Eastern Lebanon

Three rockets launched from Syria hit the Bekaa Valley of eastern Lebanon on Saturday, causing no casualties.

Report: Hezbollah, Iran Would Lead Syrian Counter-Attack

European report shows Assad has transferred key military posts to fighters from Lebanon, Iran.

Syrian Refugee Crisis tops Two Million

More than two million Syrians have fled the war-torn country, the UN Refugee Agency said Tuesday.

50 Syrian Soldiers join Rebels

Syrian Soldiers Bolt Amid Fear of Strike

Around 55 Syrian army soldiers based in the Damascus suburbs have reportedly joined rebel forces.

As Syria Burns, Asma al-Assad Embarks on a Shopping Spree

Wife of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad engages in some expensive "retail therapy," as possible western strikes loom.

‘If Assad Falls, Al-Qaeda Rises’

Mideast expert: If America intervenes in Syria – God protect us.

Britain to Delay Action on Syria

British PM urges action, argues that Syria 'is not like Iraq,' but ultimately delays decision over lack of support.

Syria: Life and Death in the Camera’s Eye

Syrian rebels release video of soldiers’ attempt to escape after their tank takes a direct hit.