Four injured Syrians brought to Israel for treatment
Jewish Journal
July 24, 2013
Four Syrians injured in their country’s civil war were brought to Israel for medical treatment.
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civil war
Morsi reportedly ousted by Army
Jewish Journal
July 3, 2013
Egyptian state media reported Wednesday night that the army has deposed President Mohamed Morsi. Earlier, a meeting presided over by the Egyptian military that included representatives from political, religious and national groups was held on Wednesday evening.
Russia’s Putin torpedoes G8 efforts to oust Assad
Jewish Journal
June 18, 2013
Russia\’s Vladimir Putin derailed Barack Obama\’s efforts to win backing for the downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad at a G8 summit on Tuesday, warning the West that arms supplied to the rebels could be used for attacks on European soil.
U.S. concludes Assad’s forces used chemical weapons in Syria
Jewish Journal
June 13, 2013
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad\’s forces used chemical weapons on a small scale against rebel fighters in Syria\’s civil war, the White House said on Thursday.
Syrian military threatens Israel following border victory
Jewish Journal
June 5, 2013
Syria’s military threatened Israel after reportedly capturing the town of Qusair on the Lebanon border.
France says 3,000-4,000 Hezbollah are fighting in Syria
Jewish Journal
May 29, 2013
France said on Wednesday its intelligence services believed 3-4,000 guerillas from Lebanon\’s Hezbollah militia fighting alongside President Bashar Assad\’s army in Syria\’s civil war.
U.S., Russia seek new Syria peace talks, rebels skeptical
Jewish Journal
May 8, 2013
Russia and the United States agreed to seek new peace talks with both sides to end Syria\’s civil war, but opposition leaders were skeptical on Wednesday of an initiative they fear might let President Bashar Assad hang on to power.
Syria says it would not use chemical arms, even against Israel
Jewish Journal
April 24, 2013
Damascus will not use chemical weapons against its own citizens, or in the event of war with its neighbor Israel, Syria\’s Information Minister was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
Ancient Syrian synagogue hit by looting, shelling
Jewish Journal
April 1, 2013
Theft and shelling have damaged a 2,000 year-old synagogue in Damascus, one of the oldest in the world, Syrian government and opposition activist sources said on Monday.
U.S. to give Syrian rebels medical, food aid, not arms
Jewish Journal
February 28, 2013
The United States said on Thursday it will for the first time give non-lethal aid to Syrian rebels and more than double its aid to Syria\’s civilian opposition, disappointing opponents of President Bashar Assad clamoring for Western weapons.
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