Hezbollah’s war with Israel left the Assad regime fatally exposed With the fall of Damascus, Iran can no longer deny that its political and military ‘axis of resistance’ has collapsed The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
Israel grabs land in Syria’s Golan Heights, warns villagers to stay home Israeli forces also bomb weapons depots in southern Syria and the capital Damascus, Israeli media reports. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024
Bashar al-Assad’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this change the Middle East? The swift and unexpected fall of the Syrian capital, Damascus, to Sunni opposition forces marks a pivotal moment in the modern history of the Middle East. The Conversation · Dec 8, 2024
Syrian rebels say they have advanced into Damascus as residents report sound of gunfire Whereabouts of President Bashar al-Assad unknown as rebel group says it has begun entering the capital The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein The US diplomat said a weakened Syrian government will make it difficult for Iran to transfer weapons to Hezbollah. Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2024
Russia, Turkiye, Iran want ‘immediate end’ to fighting in Syria: Lavrov Russian foreign minister says Moscow will do ‘everything not to allow terrorists to prevail’, as Syrian rebels advance. Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2024
Is The 'Writing On The Wall' For Syria's Assad? More than 13 years since Bashar al-Assad's security forces opened fire on protesters demanding democratic reforms, the Syrian president's grip on power may finally be weakening. International Business Times · Dec 7, 2024
Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict? Tehran has warned it could directly send troops into Syria, but there has been no evidence of a major mobilisation yet. Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2024
Assad regime on brink as Syrian rebels begin to encircle Damascus and claim second city Since anti-regime fighters swept into Aleppo a week ago, government forces have crumbled across the country as insurgents seized a string of major cities The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024
Syrian troops withdraw from the south of the country as they rush to defend Homs The Syrian army has withdrawn from much of southern Syria, leaving more areas of the country, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024
‘Death is chasing us’: Syrian refugees flee Lebanon airstrikes straight into jaws of fresh war against Assad SPECIAL REPORT: Bel Trew and Rana Najjar speak to those who have tried to escape Israeli strikes, only to find themselves on the front of another conflict, and visit a refugee camp in Lebanon to speak to those who fear for their relatives The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024
Israel Maintains High Level Of Preparedness Amid Developments In Syria Israel maintains high preparedness and conducts airstrikes on Hezbollah weapon-smuggling sites in Syria to safeguard national security interests. Top News · Dec 6, 2024
The Guardian view on Syrian turmoil: alliances shift while Assad’s grip weakens Editorial: With a dictatorship under pressure, a nation’s chaos could reshape regional alliances and risk broader instability across the Middle East The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Teen At Gaza Hospital Recent events in the Middle East highlight conflict, humanitarian crises, and international responses in Gaza and Syria. Top News · Dec 6, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024 Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues Opposition forces enter key towns north of Syria’s third largest city after taking control of Hama
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024 Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as they seek path to Damascus – forcing thousands to flee Islamist-led opposition forces have captured Aleppo and Hama, catching President Assad’s regime off guard, and could soon have a route to the capital
International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024 Syria Rebel Leader Says Goal Is To Overthrow Assad Rebel forces pressing a lightning offensive in Syria aim to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad's rule, their Islamist leader said in an interview published on Friday.
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024 Hezbollah backs Syria’s al-Assad as opposition forces intensify offensive UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls for de-escalation, warns tens of thousands in Syria are at risk.
The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024 ‘Lebanon wanted us gone … it was a risk to leave’ − Syrian refugees who fled Israeli bombs face hostility and uncertainty on return The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought a cautious sense of relief to a Lebanese population battered by a yearlong conflict, not least the more than 1 million people displaced during the escalation of violence between September and November 2024.
Top News · Dec 5, 2024 Syrian Insurgents Advance In Hama, Threatening Assad's Control Syrian insurgents advance into Hama after capturing Aleppo, challenging Assad's control. Ongoing conflict intensifies with opposition forces making signifi...
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024 Syria Forces Battle To Stop Rebel Advance On Key Central City Syrian government forces were locked in heavy fighting around the central city of Hama on Thursday, trying to halt an advance of Islamist-led rebels, a war monitor said.
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024 Israel’s buffer zone, created by bombing Lebanon with white phosphorous Israel hit southern Lebanon 191 times with white phosphorus, is that tied to its dreams of a buffer zone?
The Conversation · Dec 4, 2024 The Russia-Iran-Assad ‘axis of the vulnerable’ is cracking in Syria The so-called “axis of the vulnerable” is breaking in Syria. Starting in 2016, Russia and Iran, propping up the regime of Bashar al-Assad, needed more than a year of bombing, ground assaults and siege to break the rebel opposition in the east of Syria’s largest city, Aleppo.
Reason · Dec 4, 2024 Trump Appointees Kash Patel and Massad Boulos Are Not Neocons Trump's picks for FBI director and Middle East adviser buck his trend of appointing superhawks.
Top News · Dec 4, 2024 Hezbollah's Conquer The Galilee Plan Thwarted By IDF Hezbollah's thwarted invasion plan in Israel's Galilee region exposed by IDF, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance and security measures.