Aljazeera.com | Syria Reports Renewed Israeli Airstrikes New York Times JERUSALEM — Israeli warplanes struck at least two areas near Damascus on Sunday, the Syrian Armed Forces General Command said in a statement, apparently ending a monthslong hiatus in strikes attributed to Israel against sophisticated weaponry ... Syria: Israeli warplanes strike targets in Dimas, Damascus Israel bombs Syria in attacks probably aimed at Hezbollah Israel strikes near the Syrian capital: Syrian TV |
The Guardian | Israeli jets bomb Syria, says Damascus The Guardian Syria accused Israeli jets of bombing two installations inside the country on Sunday, one near the capital, Damascus, and the second in a town near the Lebanese border. The report by Syrian state television described the attack as “an aggression”. It ... |
Aljazeera.com | Reports: Syrian rebels make gains in Deraa Aljazeera.com Syrian activists say Nusra Front, an al-Qaeda-linked group battling the Syrian regime, is in full control of a military residential compound in Deraa city. The Sunni group reportedly set off two suicide-car bombs on Sunday, targeting the sleeping ... Syrian Troops Repel IS Attack on Eastern Air Base |
Aljazeera.com | Syrian gunmen capture Lebanese soldiers Aljazeera.com Three Lebanese soldiers have been captured by gunmen near the border with Syria, sources told Al Jazeera, days after the Syrian branch of al-Qaeda, the Nusra Front, executed a Lebanese policeman it was holding captive. The three soldiers were ... Militants Announce Killing of Lebanese Soldier |
BBC News | Israeli jets 'strike near Damascus' - Syrian army BBC News The Syrian military has accused Israel of carrying out two air strikes on Syria, near the capital Damascus. Israeli planes bombed the area near Damascus international airport and the town of Dimas, the Syrian army said in a statement carried on state ... |
RT | Israeli airstrikes hit near Damascus airport – Syrian state TV RT Israeli airstrikes have hit targets near Damascus International Airport and in the town of Dimas near the Lebanon border, Syrian state TV reports. "The Israeli enemy committed aggression against Syria by targeting two safe areas in Damascus province ... |
Wall Street Journal | Al-Qaeda group's gains in Syria undermine US strategy Washington Post ANTAKYA, Turkey — The main al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria is extending its control over a swath of territory that was until recently held by the collapsing moderate opposition, jeopardizing U.S. plans to form a new rebel force to fight extremists. Since ... Turkey not expected to revise Syria policy In Syria, A Last Gasp Warning for US Influence White House Seeks to Clarify Syria Policy |
Military Times | Canada rules out Syria airstrikes Military Times MANAMA, Bahrain — Canada has no plans to follow its neighbor the United States in expanding airstrikes against the Islamic State group into Syria, the country's top diplomat said Saturday during a visit to the Middle East. In an interview with The ... John Baird says Canada won't join US in airstrikes in Syria John Baird: Canada won't expand airstrikes on ISIS to Syria |
TODAYonline | Syria accused of using chlorine gas on ISIL Aljazeera.com The Syrian government has been accused of using chlorine gas against the Islamic State of the Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the latest allegations of chemical weapons use in the country's bitter conflict. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on ... Kerry calls for political solution in Syria New US military command established for Iraq and Syria operations Conflicting versions of conflict in Syria as US and partner nations continue ... |
Christian Science Monitor | UN reports Israeli support for Syria rebels Christian Science Monitor The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, which patrols the Israel-occupied Golan Heights, has reported Israeli contact with Syrian rebels over 18 months. Syria accused Israel in attacks near Damascus today. UN: Israel interacting with rebels on Syrian border |