The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/george-sabra/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:03:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png George Sabra | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/george-sabra/ 32 32 Social media highlights plight of Syrian Christians https://www.timesofisrael.com/social-media-highlights-plight-of-syrian-christians/ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:49:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=736158 Disturbing footage of attacks goes viral on Facebook, as opposition leader denies deliberate targeting

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]]> Ex-prisoner chosen to lead Syrian opposition group https://www.timesofisrael.com/main-syrian-opposition-group-elects-new-president/ Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:45:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=585054 Former political inmate with close links to Saudi Arabia chosen to lead main Western-backed organization aiming to oust Assad

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]]> Assad: Western conspiracy failed to topple me https://www.timesofisrael.com/assad-western-conspiracy-failed-to-topple-me/ Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:11:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=582630 Syrian president rejects notion that he is facing a rebellion, ascribes opposition to outsiders who have 'used up all their tools'

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]]> Elation over Rowhani victory eludes Arabs https://www.timesofisrael.com/elation-over-rowhani-victory-eludes-arabs/ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:36:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=554360 'Caution is warranted,' says one commentator regarding new Iranian president; officers defect en masse from the Syrian army

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]]> Opposition chief: Syria war turning sectarian https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-chief-syria-war-becoming-sectarian/ Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:18:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=542078 Western-backed leader George Sabra urges int'l community to act now or risk the conflict igniting other parts of the Middle East

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]]> Syrian opposition urges rebels to join key battle https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-opposition-urges-rebels-to-join-key-battle-2/ Wed, 22 May 2013 16:30:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=517420 Leaders call for fighters to 'rescue' strategic town near Lebanon border under assault by Assad troops for fourth straight day

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]]> Syrian opposition urges rebels to join key battle https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-opposition-urges-rebels-to-join-key-battle/ Wed, 22 May 2013 10:51:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=516720 George Sabra calls on all fighters to rescue Qusair, where the Syrian army is fighting hand-in-hand with Hezbolllah

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]]> Syrian opposition hedges on peace conference https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-opposition-hedges-on-peace-conference/ Mon, 13 May 2013 18:12:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=504412 'It is still early to make a decision,' says Syrian National Coalition head; British PM says Russia understands need to stabilize region

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]]> Hezbollah occupying areas of Syria, rebels claim https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-occupying-areas-of-syria-rebels-claim/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:04:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=387528 Opposition leader George Sabra calls on the Arab League to take steps against the Iranian-backed militia's intervention in civil war

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]]> Kerry says 90,000 killed in Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/kerry-says-90000-killed-in-syria/ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:24:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=374466 Figure, cited by Saudi foreign minister, is well beyond 70,000 estimated by UN human rights chief earlier this week

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]]> Syria death toll is probably near 70,000, UN says https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-death-toll-is-probably-near-70000-un-says/ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:28:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=371930 Organization's human rights chief says almost 10,000 people killed in recent weeks

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]]> Syrian oppositionists escape death https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-oppositionists-escape-death/ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:24:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=371390 Tunisia's prime minister receives a blow after his proposal for a technocrat government is shot down by party

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]]> Hague warns Assad regime may use chemical weapons https://www.timesofisrael.com/hague-warns-assad-regime-may-use-chemical-weapons/ Sat, 08 Dec 2012 15:33:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=307358 UK foreign secretary says intelligence shows Damascus might employ its stockpiles against rebels, adds that Washington shares Britain's concern

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]]> Stop Assad before he uses chemical weapons, Syria’s opposition leader implores international community https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-opposition-chief-implores-international-community-to-act-not-talk-against-assad/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:41:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=306536 President 'would not hesitate to commit such atrocities, warns George Sabra, urging soldiers to defect

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]]> US, France recognize Syrian opposition as ‘legitimate representative’ of the people https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-us-recognize-syrian-opposition-as-legitimate-representative-of-the-people/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:29:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=280460 Western countries join Gulf states in support of broad anti-Assad coalition

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