Syria News

Op-Ed: Israel's intentional fog of war over Syria

The world will likely never know the exact truth about what Israel bombed in or outside of Syria this week. But as alleged details of the daring mission leak out, the murky story reveals hard truths about Israel's lethal modus operandi.

In the Media by Robert Onley - 11 comments

Op-Ed: Blaming Israel

The Syrian President's latest pronouncements with regard to Israel directly reflect the view of the conflict held by many in the West.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 4 comments

Op-Ed: War between Israel and Syria growing stronger

Mideast crisis worsens as Israeli Air Force (IAF) strikes Syrian targets. The IAF Jets bombed Syrian targets where weapons were being transported to Hezbollah fighters. This IAF action could increase the probability for war within the next few months.

In the Media by Eliot Elwar - 2 comments

Israel airstrike targets military convoy in Syria

Damascus - Israel and the United States claim that an Israeli air strike targeted a military convoy, believed to have carried anti-aircraft weapons for Hezbollah. Syria claims the target was a scientific research facility. Iran and Syria have vowed to retaliate.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 7 comments

Op-Ed: The geopolitical implications of Israel's strike on Syria

After months of tension and indecision Israel has taken limited military action against Syria. This represents an apt point of time to reflect upon the geopolitical significance of this action for the region.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 3 comments

Bashar Assad's own mother is rumored to have defected to the UAE

Damascus - A U.S. Ambassador as well as Arab media reports, claim that the dictator of Syria's own mother has join the list of high level supporters to flee the country.

In the Media by Eric Morales - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Syrian and Middle Eastern crisis, Should charity begin at home?

London - The United Kingdom contributes, financially, to humanitarian aid, and more, around the world. As the British government continue to preach 'austerity' to the UK, is it time to concentrate on matters at home?

In the Media by Eileen Kersey - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Have Israelis given up on peace prospects?

The non-viability of any peace process for the time being is understood by the Israeli public as demonstrated by the issues that are of primary focus in this years general election.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

Video: Syrian Army tank fires near cameraman in Darayya

Darayya - This video illustrates the dangers journalists covering events in war zones face. It shows a cameraman hiding in a room in an upper floor while fighting goes on in the street below, with tanks firing at close range in the direction of the cameraman.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 4 comments

Op-Ed: What can be done for the Syrian refugees?

There is no end in sight for Syria’s violent civil war. The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) and individuals fleeing Syria are constantly increasing, placing significant pressure on neighbour countries, including Turkey, Lebanon and Egypt.

In the Media by Raluca Besliu