The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/syrian-opposition/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:54:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Syrian opposition | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/syrian-opposition/ 32 32 As Assad restores relations with Arab states, Syrians divided by hope, fear https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-assad-restores-relations-with-arab-states-syrians-divided-by-hope-fear/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:43:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3003402 In government-held territory, residents hope rapprochement will bring trade and investment, while in opposition-held areas locals feel increasingly isolated and abandoned

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]]> A decade after split, Hamas and Syria said in talks to renew ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-decade-after-split-hamas-and-syria-said-in-talks-to-renew-ties/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:29:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2785037 Sources tell Reuters that talks underway to mend relationship; Syria shuttered Hamas offices in 2012 after terror group backed violent opposition against President Assad

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]]> After decade-long war, Syria opposition groups make new bid to unite against Assad https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-decade-long-war-syria-opposition-groups-make-new-bid-to-unite-against-assad/ Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:04:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2696743 Political organizations, now mainly based abroad, have seen their influence wane in recent years as Iran and Russia steadfastly supported the Syrian president

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]]> ‘Orphaned’ Syrian opposition despairs as Assad cements comeback https://www.timesofisrael.com/orphaned-syrian-opposition-despairs-as-assad-cements-comeback/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 04:21:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1990755 Rebels and refugees say international community has turned its back on them while welcoming Syrian dictator back into the fold after almost eight years of fighting

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]]> ‘Agents’ in Syria said to transfer fallen anti-aircraft rocket to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/agents-in-syria-said-to-transfer-fallen-anti-aircraft-rocket-to-israel/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:15:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1791996 Report says a Russian-made S-200 that landed on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights has made its way into Israeli hands

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]]> Syria opposition to boycott Russian peace talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-opposition-to-boycott-russian-peace-talks/ Sat, 27 Jan 2018 08:49:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1779927 At separate conference in Vienna, UN envoy expresses 'immense frustration' at lack of progress on a political settlement

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]]> Russia, Iran, Turkey agree to advance Syrian peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-iran-turkey-agree-to-advance-syrian-peace/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 20:36:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1735677 Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia hosts Syrian opposition groups in effort to unite them ahead of Geneva peace talks

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]]> US condemns murders of Syrian opposition activist, American daughter https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-condemns-murders-of-syrian-opposition-activist-american-daughter/ Sat, 23 Sep 2017 04:36:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1698425&preview=true&preview_id=1698425 State Department says it will closely follow investigation into killings of Arouba and Hala Barakat, found stabbed to death in their Istanbul home

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]]> Syrian opposition activist, journalist daughter found dead in Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-opposition-activist-journalist-daughter-found-dead-in-turkey/ Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:04:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1698286 Turkish media reports say Arouba and Hala Barakat were stabbed; IS has previously claimed responsibility for attacks on journalists

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]]> After US strikes, Trump’s Syria plan starts coming into view https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-us-strikes-trumps-syria-plan-starts-coming-into-view/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 23:17:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1601756 As with Obama's policy, the US looks to focus on the fight against IS, then seek stability ahead of a peaceful transition that removes Assad from power

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]]> Iranian president calls Assad, affirms support https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-president-affirms-support-for-assad-in-call/ Sun, 09 Apr 2017 11:12:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1597647 Rouhani blasts 'baseless' chemical attack accusations against Assad regime, suggests it was carried out by rebel groups

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]]> Evacuation of last rebel-held district of Syria’s Homs begins https://www.timesofisrael.com/evacuation-of-last-rebel-held-district-of-syrias-homs-begins/ Sat, 18 Mar 2017 09:28:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1582690 Russian-supervised operation will bring the whole city under government control, is expected to last several weeks

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]]> Syrian opposition: Shelling of displaced shelter kills 12 https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-opposition-shelling-of-displaced-shelter-kills-12/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 16:45:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1540584 Pro-regime troops bomb banquet hall in village in a rebel-controlled area near Damascus

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]]> Desperate ‘thousands’ await evacuation from Aleppo https://www.timesofisrael.com/desperate-thousands-await-evacuation-from-aleppo/ Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:36:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1522186 Red Cross appeals for safe passage for local residents, sick and injured among them, who waited through the night 'in constant fear'

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]]> Finally fleeing Aleppo, Syrian survivors tell of their pain https://www.timesofisrael.com/finally-fleeing-aleppo-syrian-survivors-tell-of-their-pain/ Sat, 17 Dec 2016 14:11:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1522062 Departing residents of rebel-held areas say they won't stop dreaming of Syria without Assad, vow to keep fighting somehow

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