(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/121027-syria-hmed-1p.photoblog600.jpg)Shaam News Network / AFP - Getty ImagesA handout picture released by the Syrian opposition's Shaam News Network on Oct. 27, 2012 shows a Syrian man walking on the rubble of a destroyed building following an attack by regime forces in Arbeen in the outskirts of Damascus. Syrian rebels announced the failure of a truce declared for Eid al-Adha, as fighting raged, warplanes buzzed key cities and at least 150 people were reported killed since a ceasefire came into effect. By Oliver Holmes, ReutersBEIRUT —Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad renewed their bombardment of major cities on Saturday and rebels launched several attacks, further undermining a truce meant to mark the Muslim Eid al-Adha religious holiday.
The violence, reported by residents, opposition supporters and Syria's government, came on the second day of the ceasefire called by international peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, who had hoped to use it to build momentum to end the 19-month-old conflict in which an estimated 32,000 people have been killed.
Syrian state news SANA reported dozens of "ceasefire violations" by rebel groups including a car bomb in front of a Christian church in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor.
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