Tag: Aleppo
Aleppo Brings Hizbullah Back Into The Frame
If Hizbullah comes out of the Syrian war with its prestige strengthened and its threat level boosted, there’s every reason to fear the next target will be Israel.
Moscow Could Face War Crimes Charges Over Syria Bombing Campaign
The European Union harshly condemns Russia, warning its fierce bombing campaigns with regime forces in Syria could amount to war crimes.
Trump in 2nd Debate: Aleppo Has Already Fallen
Neither Republican nor Democratic candidate offered realistic solutions for the escalation of the Syrian civil war, just north of Israel's border.
Aleppo Becomes No. 18 on UN ‘Besieged Areas in Syria’ List
Syria's northern city of Aleppo is now officially a "besieged" city under UN criteria.
Emergency Session on Syria at UN Security Council
At least 100,000 children have had no safe drinking water for 3 days in Aleppo.
Massacre in Aleppo As Syrian War Escalates After Collapse of Ceasefire
The Syrian war has worsened, with another massacre taking place in Aleppo after another US-Russian ceasefire falls apart.
UN Halting Humanitarian Aid Following Air Attack on Aleppo Convoy [video]
Local war monitors are blaming either the Syrians or the Russians for the strike against the aid convoy near Aleppo on Monday, which came after the Syrians had declared an end to the week-long ceasefire.
80 Syrian Soldiers Killed as Russian-US Ceasefire Wobbles, And Israel Deploys Iron Dome
It's not clear who killed 80 Syrian soldiers but the US-Russian ceasefire is crumbling. Israel's deployed the Iron Dome.
Another US-Russian Ceasefire Deal for Syria, Again
Russia and the United States have agreed to work together to impose a cease-fire in Syria, again. Almost no one believes it will last: even their own allies.
Turkish Forces Invading Syria Again
Last month, the Turkish government launched Operation Euphrates Shield with Moscow's approval and in coordination with the US Special Forces who are operating in the area.
ISIS No. 2, Mohammad al-Adnani, Killed in Aleppo, Syria
ISIS No. 2 and international spokesperson Mohammed al-Adnani is reported dead in Aleppo. He is the third top terrorist to die in recent months.
Iran lets Russian Bombers Use Its Air Base for Strikes Against ISIS
The bombers destroyed five large armament depots, three command posts and militants’ training camps used by terrorists for operations in Aleppo.
Syrians Prepare for Last Stand in Aleppo
Israeli military officials are watching the situation in Syria as Aleppo becomes a ticking time bomb.
5 Dead in Russian Mi8 Helicopter Shot Down in Syria
A Russian military helicopter is shot down by ground forces, killing five people over Idlib.
Nasrallah: Everything Hezbollah Eats and Drinks, Its Weapons and Rockets, Come from Iran
The US is now "playing a critical role in assisting and facilitating the ways through which Hezbollah receives this significant aid from the Iranian government."
Russia Resumes Bombing in Syria, Ceasefire is Shaky
Media reports on the situation in Syria are mixed, as ever: the cease-fire is holding, but very shaky.
Ancient Central Synagogue of Aleppo In Danger of Destruction
The last Jewish family made it out safely last year; now the wounded synagogue stands alone, with sacred items still in danger.
ISIS Video Claims Burning of Four Men Fighting with Iran-Backed Forces
The victims were burned alive while hanging upside down. ISIS said it was in revenge for Shi'ite executions
Syrian Claims It Destroyed ISIS’s Fighter Jets
Syria says it bombed the jets as they were landing in Aleppo.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to be ‘Re-elected’ on Tuesday
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad will be "re-elected" on Tuesday in an Iranian-style presidential poll. What happens after that?
Syrian Rocket Smashes into Bus; 25 Dead
At least 25 people, including women and children, were killed in Aleppo Tuesday when Syrian forces attacked a bus with a rocket, according to...
Death Toll in Aleppo Bombing Reported at More than 100
The death toll in the bombing of Aleppo by Syrian government planes Sunday has risen to more than 100, including 16 children, according to...
Assad’s Air Force Kills 14 Children in Bombing of Aleppo
Syrian President Bassar al-Assad’s Air Force dropped “barrel bombs” of explosives on Aleppo Sunday, killing 14 children and eight others, according to the British-based...
Report: Syrian Army Chemical Missile Kills 100 (Video)
The alleged attack took place while a UN mission with some 20 inspectors is in Damascus to investigate earlier reports of chemical weapons use.
UN Chemical Weapons Inspectors Arrive in Syria
UN inspectors tasked with investigating the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria arrived there on Sunday, Xinhu reported.
The 20-member UN delegation, led by...
Suicide Attack Helps Rebels Take Over Syrian Military Airport
Syrian rebels staged a suicide attack that enabled its forces to overcome government troops and take over a key air base in northern Syria...
The Troubling Timing of Obama’s Syria Epiphany
The Syrian crisis has deteriorated into a regional sectarian war, increasingly creeping over Syrian borders and into Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Israel, and Jordan.