Russia warns Israel over actions in Syria

Russia has sent a message to Israel warning that its in-and-out military operations in Syria will not be tolerated. Following last week’s incident, the Israeli ambassador to Russia was summoned to the Foreign Ministry to informed about Moscow’s concerns about Read more

Syria: 2017 Begins with Fragile Ceasefire Agreement

The latest ceasefire that began just before the end of 2016 remains fragile after coming into effect on Friday. Rebel groups warned that they would sideline it if the pro-Assad forces continue with their military activities. The agreement, brokered by Read more

Syria: Damascus Hails, Rebels Deplore Fall of Aleppo

The Syrian government has described the recapturing of Aleppo as a “victory” that marks “an important turning point” in the country’s more than five-year old war as it looks forward to taking over other rebel-held territories. Rebel groups admitted that Read more

Syria: Turkish Humanitarian Aid Unwelcome

State-owned Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) has quoted a Foreign Ministry source saying that Damascus will not allow aid from other countries into Syria without coordination with the Syrian government and the UN. Turkey is planning to deliver humanitarian aid Read more