Syria's prime minister confirmed that most cabinet ministers are still operating from offices in Damascus following the rebel takeover of the capital and the ousting of President Bashar Assad. The rebel alliance, led by a former al-Qaida militant now advocating for representative government and religious tolerance, has promised not to dictate women's dress.
Israel has conducted airstrikes on suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets to prevent them from falling into extremist hands. Additionally, Israel has seized a buffer zone inside Syria after Syrian troop withdrawals.
In northern Syria, Turkish-backed opposition forces have captured the town of Manbij from Kurdish-led forces supported by the United States, underscoring the country's continued division among armed factions.
Russia has granted political asylum to Assad, who has departed to an undisclosed location. Meanwhile, Damascus is gradually returning to normalcy, with shops reopening and civilian traffic resuming. Armed groups are visible in some areas, with assurances given to residents regarding their safety.
Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali affirmed the government's operational status and expressed readiness to collaborate with rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa. Former government officials are adapting to the new reality, with a focus on upholding rights and rebuilding Syria.
The rebels have pledged personal freedoms and vowed not to impose Islamic dress codes on women. In a separate development, a top aide to Assad's brother was found dead under unclear circumstances near Damascus.
Israel has welcomed Assad's fall while targeting strategic weapons systems in Syria to safeguard its security interests. Turkey's allies have seized control of Manbij, with Turkey emphasizing the importance of preventing terrorist groups from exploiting the situation in Syria.
As the region navigates this period of transition, the international community closely monitors developments in Syria to assess the implications of the recent events.
