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.

 REBELS LED by HTS capitalize on their swift takeover of Aleppo in northern Syria and Hama in the west-central region by pressing onward to Homs, in Hama, last Friday. Having pounded anti-Assad factions for years, Russia cannot expect accommodation from HTS, say the writers.
 Military vehicles of Iraqi army tour at al-Waleed air base near Al-Tanf, Iraq January 18, 2021.

US says a drone attack targeted its Syria base, no casualties

A view shows railway packages for containers with uranium hexafluoride salt, raw material for nuclear reactors, similar to the one be used for the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank

Syrian opposition claims Iran helping Syria build nuclear reactor

Smoke rises from eastern Ghouta in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2018.

Syrian rebels evacuated from Douma reach northwest, according to monitor


'Syria says ready to talk to armed opposition'

Syrian foreign minister says Damascus is willing to talk to rebels, "even those who have weapons in their hands."

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Syria opposition spurns US, Russia in protest

Invitations to negotiate regime change turned down in protest of "international silence" after killing and destruction in Aleppo.

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Car bomb kills over 50 near Damascus ruling party HQ

TV footage shows charred bodies, widespread damage; explosion on road near Baath offices, Russian Embassy; activists report other blasts in Syria.

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Activists: Syrian rocket attack on Aleppo kills 20

Russian official describes calls to refer suspected war criminals in Syria to the International Criminal Court as "untimely."

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Syrian opposition chief to meet US, Russia and UN

US vice-president Biden says "tyrant" Assad has to go; Russia's Lavrov says this position keeps the war going.

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Next stop for the Arab Spring?

Surrounded by instability, the ruling regimes in both Sudan and Jordan face challenges to their holds on power.

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Ya'alon: We don't have proof Assad has used WMD

Vice Premier: Israel is following developments in Syria closely, but has seen no proof supporting opposition claims of WMD use.

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Ya'alon: We don't believe Assad has used chemical weapons

Strategic Affairs minister says Israel is following developments in Syria closely, but has seen no proof supporting opposition claims of WMD use; Gulf states demand international action in Syria.

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US recognizes opposition as representative of Syria

Washington designates one opposition group a terrorist body; move could mark new phase in US efforts to isolate Bashar Assad.

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Two Syrian rebel groups claim Damascus attack

Islamic rebel group "Liwa al-Islam" and Free Syrian Army both take credit for attack that killed top Syrian defense officials.

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