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.

|ByCATHERINE PEREZ-SHAKDAM, STEPAN STEPANENKO
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

The attack took place at the base near where the borders of Syria, Jordan and Iraq meet. There was no claim of responsibility for the attack.

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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

A Syrian opposition member claimed that Syria is working on a nuclear reactor in northwestern Syria.

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

Syrian rebels evacuated from Douma reach northwest, according to monitor

About 40,000 militants and their families are expected to leave Douma, the pro-government Watan newspaper reported.

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Michigan woman dies in Syria, fighting for rebels

American convert to Islam killed in Syria fighting; Washington working via Czech mission in Syria to get more information.

MAY 31, 2013ByREUTERS
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Syrian opposition unity stalled before peace talks

Opposition hits snag over Qatar's influence on rebels; disarray follows Syrian statement gov't to take part "in principle" in talks.

MAY 26, 2013ByREUTERS
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Activists say 30 Hezbollah fighters, Syrians killed

Different accounts from opposition, state media of outcome of battle on Lebanon border; Observatory: 48 rebels killed in fight.

MAY 20, 2013ByREUTERS
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'Up to 500 feared dead in Damascus suburb'

Syrian opposition says at least 109 dead, up to 400 more are likely dead in week-long offensive against Assad forces.

APRIL 22, 2013ByREUTERS
Free Syrian Army fighters in Jdeidet al Fadel 370

Al-Qaida linked group doubles size in Syria

Al Nusra Front mushrooms to 1,000 fighters; new recruits returning to Syria after sojourning in Iraq, Turkish daily 'Hurriyet' reports.

MARCH 28, 2013ByARIEL BEN SOLOMON
Jabhat al-Nusra fighters 370

Syria livid after opposition gets Arab League seat

Syrian state media calls emir of Qatar "supporter of terrorism;" Tehran says League's decision is "dangerous behavior."

MARCH 27, 2013ByREUTERS
Syrian opposition leader Moaz Alkhatib

Annan: Too late for military intervention in Syria

Former UN-Arab League envoy says political solution is preferable as giving rebels more arms would only "do more harm."

MARCH 27, 2013ByREUTERS
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Iran slams Arab League for supporting Syrian rebels

Tehran says allowing opposition leader to fill Syria's vacant seat at the organization's annual summit is "dangerous behavior."

MARCH 27, 2013ByREUTERS
Syrian opposition leader Moaz Alkhatib

NATO: No intention to intervene militarily in Syria

Syrian opposition asks for US forces to help defend civilians in rebel-controlled areas in north Syria with Patriots.

MARCH 26, 2013ByREUTERS
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Syrian rebels ask US to counter Assad's airpower

Opposition ask American forces to help defend rebel-controlled areas in northern Syria with Patriot missiles.

MARCH 26, 2013ByREUTERS
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