Syrian opposition
What the new Middle East chessboard means for Israel - opinion
The collapse of Assad’s regime marks the start of a new and volatile chapter.
US says a drone attack targeted its Syria base, no casualties
Syrian opposition claims Iran helping Syria build nuclear reactor
Syrian rebels evacuated from Douma reach northwest, according to monitor
Watchdog says Syria most dangerous country for journalists
The New York-based group Committee to Protect Journalists cited the case of two kidnapped Swedish journalists.
Six Islamist factions unite in largest Syria rebel merger
Merger undermines the secular Free Syrian Army leadership, could also challenge the ascendance of al-Qaida-linked factions.
Syrian opposition agrees to attend peace talks in Geneva
Opposition coalition says any political conference should result in a political transition.
Syrian opposition wants rebel backing for Geneva talks
Forces on the ground might want to tighten conditions to participate in Geneva 2 talks, which will cause a delay.
Syrian forces deploying on Lebanese border as talks over peace conference stall
Army source in Syrian army says they have decided to “get rid of terrorism coming from neighboring countries.”
Israeli-Arab who was reportedly killed in Syria resurfaces, calls family
Mueed Jumaa tells family that reports of his death were false; doesn't provide details of his whereabouts.
After chemical deal with Assad, US walks line on arming rebels
Aid to include equipment to neutralize chemical agents such as sarin as the liquids are transferred, destroyed or used again.
UN report: War crimes on both sides have worsened in Syria
Investigators interviewed refugees, defectors and others; Opposition forces have also perpetrated war crimes including executions.
Kerry portrait of Syria rebels at odds with intelligence reports
While the radical Islamists among the rebels may not be numerically superior to more moderate fighters, Islamist groups like the al-Qaida-aligned Nusra Front are better organized, armed and trained.
Former Syria defense minister reportedly defects in break with Assad
Syrian opposition official: General Ali Habib has escaped to Turkey, but hasn't joined rebels; Syrian state television denies claims.
