Alexander BesantMay 1, 2013 11:12

ALEPPO, Syria—The Syrian regime is being urged by the UN to open itself to chemical weapons inspectors after they were allegedly used by the government soldiers.

Mac Deford May 2, 2013 06:25

Doing nothing is Obama’s best option in Syria

Commentary: Islamists among the rebels pose a danger to the Middle East if Assad falls.

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An anti-regime demonstration in the Syrian village of al-Qsair, 20 miles southwest of the flashpoint city Homs. (Alessio Romenzi/AFP/Getty Images)

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Syria, which has been percolating in and out of public view for the last two years, exploded into full sight this past week as a result of revelations that the Assad government may have used nerve gas against rebel-controlled areas. With over 70,000 already dead -- the result of air strikes, heavy shelling of populated areas, and other deadly conventional military means, one can legitimately wonder why the possible deaths of an additional dozen or two Syrians would cause such concern in Washington.

Israel says it's not pushing for intervention in Syria, despite chemical weapons claims

Priyanka Boghani and Noga TarnopolskyApril 29, 2013 12:24

JERUSALEM — The Israeli intelligence and strategic affairs minister said on Sunday that Israel was not urging the United States to intervene militarily in Syria, despite recent intelligence reports that pointed to possible use of chemical weapons.

Rockets from Syria land in Lebanon as clerics declare jihad against Assad

Alexander BesantApril 23, 2013 16:24

Two rockets fired by Syrian rebels landed in a Shiite area of Lebanon Tuesday.

On Location Video: Stalemate in Aleppo

Tracey SheltonApril 18, 2013 16:32

Israeli military returns fire into Syria after Golan attack

Alexander BesantMarch 24, 2013 10:13

Israel said it fired a missile into Syria destroying a military post Sunday.

Moaz al-Khatib resigns as head of Syria opposition

Alexander Besant and Tracey SheltonMarch 24, 2013 09:00

Moaz al-Khatib, head of Syria's opposition in exile, has stepped down in a surprise resignation.

Syrian rebels should be armed say France, UK

Alexander BesantMarch 14, 2013 14:27

Britain and France will attempt to persuade other European Union members to begin arming Syrian rebels.

EXCLUSIVE: In Syria, one man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter

Kyle KimMarch 1, 2013 15:41

The United States, worried about what it says are terrorist groups operating among the Syrian opposition, has so far resisted aiding the rebels. But in Syria, one man's terrorist is another's hero. So who are the men the United States is worried about? In rare and exclusive interviews, GlobalPost went inside Syria to talk to them.

Russia, Iran meet Syria opposition for talks

Alexander BesantFebruary 3, 2013 10:50

The Syrian opposition met with Russia and Iran in unprecedented talks on the civil war in Syria.