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US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis

Biden praises, warns of uncertainty as analysts question his administration’s years-long deprioritisation of Syria.

Al Jazeera

Syrians celebrate fall of Bashar al-Assad after five decades of dynastic rule

Citizens dream of a better future but some are wary of Islamist groups claiming to represent them

The Guardian - UK

Voices: The House of Assad has finally fallen – but chaotic Syria could still be torn apart

COMMENT: Syrians have welcomed the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad but the celebrations may not last long as the war-torn country still faces a troubled future, writes The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

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Assad leaves behind a fragmented nation – stabilizing Syria will be a major challenge for fractured opposition and external backers

The brutal 54-year reign of the Assad family in Syria looks to be over.

The Conversation

Syria’s rebels had strengths, but it was his regime’s weakness that undid Assad

Corruption and incompetence in the army and successful outreach by the rebels left the troops with little to fight for

The Guardian - UK

From doctor to brutal dictator: the rise and fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad

Toppled president came to power keen to show he was different from his father but proved to be as repressive

The Guardian - UK

Assad’s murderous regime has been toppled – but what will fill the vacuum in Syria?

The challenges ahead are truly daunting for a country torn apart by 13 years of civil war and split between rival factions, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

‘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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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.

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