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Syrian Rebels Took One Very Small Step Closer to Negotiating an End to the War
The Syrian opposition came together for a conference in Saudi Arabia this week — but the pullout of a key player means real peace talks aren't happening just yet.
How the West Could Actually Defeat the Islamic State
After Islamic State attacks in Paris that killed 129 people, what's next for Syria, and should it involve committing Western troops on the ground?
Why the Islamic State Attacked Paris — And What Happens Next
The Islamic State launched its brutal, unprecedented assault on Paris while it begins to crumble on all fronts in both Syria and Iraq.
Russia Is Transforming the Syrian Civil War Into 'Game of Thrones' on Crack
The Islamic State has used Russian airstrike cover to gain territory, al Qaeda is positioning itself as the best hope of expelling the new foreign invaders, and the Western-backed Free Syrian Army is flirting with a Russian alliance.
'Israel Is the Most Humane Country in the Middle East': Why Syria's Southern Neighbors Are Working on Their PR
VICE News was in the Golan Heights to see how Israel is using both hard and soft power to extend influence into Syria — gaining positive PR, goodwill among civilians, and intelligence about possible threats.
Two Druze Charged With Lynch-Killing of Wounded Syrian Man in Israel
One of the two Druze suspects charged with the lynch-killing of a Syrian man dragged from an Israeli ambulance says she was enraged after her relatives were raped and killed by militants across the border.
UN Calls Syria Crisis 'Shameful' As Rebels Mount Offensive Toward Assad's Home Province
The Army of Conquest, an alliance of Sunni Islamist militias that includes the al Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra, announced the offensive over Twitter on Sunday.
Inside the Hospital Where Israeli Doctors Treat Syrian Patients
VICE News visited Ziv Medical Center, a hospital just west of the Golan Heights, where injured Syrians cross the border to receive medical care with no questions asked.
After Four Years of War, Syrian 'Partition' Remains an Open Question
Recent analysis suggests that Assad is preparing to seal off Damascus and other vital areas following military setbacks, including coastal stretches with large Alawite populations.
The Islamic State's Biggest Threat to Jordan Isn't Violence — It's Economics
The Islamic State and other militant groups pose an increasing physical threat to Jordan, but it's what they're doing to the country's faltering economy that may have the greatest effects.
Syrian Regime Desperately Trying to Rescue Troops Stranded in Town Captured by Islamist Rebels
More than 200 regime loyalists are holed up in a hospital complex encircled by rebel fighters in the northwestern city of Jisr al-Shughour.
Videos Show Islamist Rebels Capturing Key Syrian Town From the Assad Regime
A coalition of rebel groups — including al Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra — seized the strategic city of Jisr al-Shughour after heavy fighting with government forces.