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Behind the lines: Syria's interlocking conflicts - Jerusalem Post Israel News Fri, 11 Nov 2016 19:40:12 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Behind the lines: Syria's interlocking conflicts Jerusalem Post Israel News These are Turkish-backed Sunni Arab rebel and Islamist organizations against the Assad dictatorship' Western backed SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces, dominated by the Kurdish YPG) against ISIS; Kurdish YPG against the Assad regime; the aforementioned ... UN: Food running out in Syria's east AleppoCBS News Kurdish-Led Fighters Marching Against IS Near Syria's RaqqaABC News US balancing act between Syrian Kurds and Turkey cannot lastRudaw Center for Research on Globalization -Middle East Eye all 89 news articles »

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Russia, Syria's Rebels Clash on Chemical Weapons Use Claims - New York Times Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:23:13 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Russia, Syria's Rebels Clash on Chemical Weapons Use Claims New York Times MOSCOW — The Russian military and a main Syrian opposition group traded allegations Friday about whether new evidence indicates that either rebels or Syrian military used chemical weapons in the northern area of Aleppo where government forces are ... Russia accuses Syria rebels of using chemical weaponsDeutsche Welle Russia says militants used chemical weapons in SyriaSalt Lake Tribune Russia confirms evidence of chemical weapons in Aleppo, SyriaUPI.com The Times of Israel -Morning Star Online all 122 news articles »

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US Scraps Plan to Punish Syria for Using Chemical Weapons - Foreign Policy (blog) Fri, 11 Nov 2016 20:04:07 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

US Scraps Plan to Punish Syria for Using Chemical Weapons Foreign Policy (blog) For the past month, the United States has tried to muster support for a resolution condemning Syria's use of chemical weapons before the executive council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), an international watchdog. Exclusive: Watchdog condemns Syrian government, IS use of banned chemical ...Reuters Watchdog slams Syria, IS for toxic arms useDaily Mail Chemical weapons watchdog condemns their use in SyriaFox News Arutz Sheva -USNI News all 16 news articles »

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Donald Trump Likely to End Aid for Rebels Fighting Syrian Government - New York Times Sat, 12 Nov 2016 01:27:58 GMT

New York Times

Donald Trump Likely to End Aid for Rebels Fighting Syrian Government New York Times WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald J. Trump said Friday that he was likely to abandon the American effort to support “moderate” opposition groups in Syria who are battling the government of President Bashar al-Assad, saying “we have no idea who ... What will Trump do on Syria?Aljazeera.com all 30 news articles »

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How will President Trump deal with ISIL, Syria, Iran? - Aljazeera.com Fri, 11 Nov 2016 20:34:48 GMT

How will President Trump deal with ISIL, Syria, Iran? Aljazeera.com But with just a few months left until the former reality TV star enters the White House, how does the 45th president of the United States plan to solve the war in Syria? Does "bombing the hell out of ISIL" mean a more active role for the US military in ... and more »

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War in Syria: What a Donald Trump presidency means for Aleppo - The Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:28:30 GMT

The Sydney Morning Herald

War in Syria: What a Donald Trump presidency means for Aleppo The Sydney Morning Herald Beirut: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has welcomed Donald Trump's election victory, believing it has saved him from an interventionist Hillary Clinton administration. Mr Trump's win may have already shifted the course of the Russian-backed military ... Trump and SyriaThe New Yorker Syrian opposition left with nowhere to turn after Trump's victoryThe Guardian President Assad: Syria is ready to co-operate with Donald Trump ...The Independent U.S. News & World Report -The Straits Times -gulfnews.com all 44 news articles »

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Israel is 'determined to stop Iran establishing itself militarily' in Syria, Benjamin Netanyahu claims - The Independent Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:28:14 GMT

The Independent

Israel is 'determined to stop Iran establishing itself militarily' in Syria, Benjamin Netanyahu claims The Independent Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is “determined” to prevent Iran from becoming a military actor in the complex Syrian civil war. “We are determined to... prevent Iran... from establishing itself militarily in Syria, on the ground ... Israel: Iran should not base itself militarily in SyriaAljazeera.com Iran can't get nukes or have military presence in Syria, Israeli PM tells RussiaUPI.com Netanyahu to Medvedev: Israel Will Prevent Iran Military Presence in SyriaAlgemeiner Jerusalem Post Israel News -The Times of Israel all 452 news articles »

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Syrian army and allies advance in Aleppo - Reuters Fri, 11 Nov 2016 18:42:03 GMT

Reuters

Syrian army and allies advance in Aleppo Reuters The Syrian military source said the pro-government forces had completely retaken the al-Minian district and had advanced in the neighboring Dahiyet al-Assad district, both on the western edge of Aleppo. However, Zakaria Malahifji, a Turkish-based ... Syrian Army advances at several axes in west AleppoAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) all 23 news articles »

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Coalition Targets ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:02:05 GMT

Coalition Targets ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Nov. 11, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported ... and more »

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Obama Took 4 Years To Start Major Operations Against Al-Qaida In Syria - Daily Caller Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:05:02 GMT

Middle East Monitor

Obama Took 4 Years To Start Major Operations Against Al-Qaida In Syria Daily Caller Supporters of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden shout anti-American slogans, after the news of his death, during a rally in Quetta May 2, 2011. Bin Laden was killed in a U.S. helicopter raid on a mansion near the Pakistani capital Islamabad early on ... Obama directs Pentagon to target al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria, one of the most formidable forces fighting AssadWashington Post US sanctions Syria rebel groupMiddle East Monitor Obama orders Pentagon to go after Al-Qaeda linked terrorists in Syria, deploy more drones – reportRT International Business Times all 16 news articles »