Posts Tagged: Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad
Russia Launches Second Round of Airstrikes in Syria, Hits 12 Islamic State Sites
The strikes reportedly targeted sites in the north-west held by the Army of Conquest rebel alliance, as well as areas in Homs and Hama provinces. Russia...
France to Probe Assad Regime for Crimes Against Humanity
France has launched a probe into Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime for alleged crimes against humanity, a judicial source said Wednesday, after world powers sparred...
Israel, Russia Establish Team to Prevent Crossfire in Syria
An Israeli-Russian coordination team set up to prevent the countries accidentally trading fire in Syria will be headed by their deputy armed forces chiefs and...
Syrian President Assad Says He’s ‘Confident’ of Support From Iran, Russia
The Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, has said he is confident he has the continuing support of key allies Iran and Russia. A fresh push is under...
Assad: Syria Will Fight Israel After Defeating Own Rebels
JNS.org - In his first public response to recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told Hezbollah’s Al-Manar television network Monday that Syria...
New US Treasury Department Sanctions to Target Senior Hezbollah Leaders
JNS.org - The United States Treasury Department has announced new sanctions against three senior Hezbollah leaders. The sanctions are directed at Mustafa Badr Al Din, Ibrahim Aqil,...
Anti-Israel Former UK Lawmaker George Galloway Will Run for London Mayor
JNS.org - Anti-Israel former United Kingdom parliament member George Galloway is set to enter the race to become the next mayor of London. “London has for...
‘Syria Will Win,’ Assad Declares to Audience of Thousands
JNS.org - Defying rumors that he had been murdered by his bodyguards, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad gave a public address before an audience of...
Syrian Mortars That Fell in Israel Likely Errant Fire, IDF Says
JNS.org - Two mortars from Syria fell in Israeli territory on Tuesday following warning sirens in the Golan Heights. Local residents reported hearing blasts, but the...
Islamic State Forces Take Over Palestinian Refugee Camp in Damascus
JNS.org - The Islamic State terror group has taken over a large part of the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, reports indicate. "Fighters from...
Hezbollah, Iranian Forces Advancing Against Al-Qaida-Backed Rebels Near Golan Heights
JNS.org - Hezbollah and Iranian forces are advancing against al-Qaida-backed rebel forces in southern Syria near the Golan Heights. Hezbollah and Iranian forces, in support...
Hamas Denies That Leader Khaled Mashaal Was Kicked Out of Qatar
JNS.org - The Palestinian terror group Hamas has denied a report that its exiled leader, Khaled Mashaal, was kicked out of Qatar. Mashaal and members...
Syria’s Assad Makes Rare Appearance to Dine With Frontline Soldiers on New Year’s Eve
The Telegraph - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited a district on the outskirts of Damascus and thanked soldiers fighting "in the face of terrorism", his...
Israeli Arab Man Jailed for Fighting With Islamic State
JNS.org - An Israeli Arab man was sentenced to 22-months in prison for illegally entering Syria and fighting for the Islamic State terror group. Umm...
