The rebels in Syria will now try to quickly establish facts on the ground and gain autonomy before someone establishes a central regime in Damascus

Despite keeping a low profile, Thailand is using all the diplomatic means at its disposal to push for the release of eight Thai nationals still held hostage by Hamas. 'We talk to anyone who can help us,' says the Thai ambassador to Israel

Both sides of the conflict in Syria agree that if Assad is not deposed by force, the fate of the country will be determined by the interests of regional powers and superpowers – not by the Syrian people

ISRAEL: IDF chief says army closely monitoring events in Syria; Israeli forces help repel attack on UN post in Syrian territory near border, IDF says ■ LEBANON: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages kill six, Lebanese health ministry says ■ GAZA: Hamas begins attempts to locate living hostages in Gaza captivity

The government, jabbering on about religion and God and wasting a fortune on the 'Heritage Ministry,' wants to close down a radio station that actually deals with heritage

While Israel sees an opportunity to further weaken Iran's regional status as Assad's regime crumbles in Syria, the UN's nuclear watchdog has warned that Tehran has dramatically increased its uranium enrichment capacity

Exiled Syrian residents, activists, and analysts tell Haaretz about the threat posed by the rebel group that has advanced across Syria as Assad's regime crumbles