The Latest Breaking News from Syria

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad breaks silence after fleeing to Moscow

Former leader releases first statement since his regime was overthrown by insurgent groups earlier this month

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Ousted Syrian president Assad makes first public statement since fall of his regime

Bashar al-Assad claimed he had no intention of leaving the country when he lost his grip on the country a week ago

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024

EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions

European Union nations have set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024

First Thing: Israel strikes Syria as Netanyahu approves settlement expansion

The Israeli PM approved plan to double Israeli population in Golan Heights. Plus, South Korea’s constitutional court begins reviewing presidential impeachment

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

Israel strikes missile depots, air defences in Syria’s Tartous region

While Israel continues blitz on sites in Syria, new administration in Damascus forges ahead with international outreach.

Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2024

EU Sending Envoy To Talk To Syria's New Leaders

The EU's envoy to Syria headed to Damascus Monday to hold talks with the country's new Islamist rulers, just over a week after president Bashar al-Assad's ouster ended decades of brutal rule and civil war.

International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024

Is Israel trying to entrench its occupation of the Golan Heights?

Since the fall of the al-Assad regime, Israel has attacked Syria to deepen the occupation of the Golan Heights.

Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2024

Israel drops 'earthquake bomb' on Syria causing huge mushroom cloud as Americans urged to leave

US embassy in Damascus advises Americans to leave Syria as it issues warning about armed conflict and ‘terrorism throughout the country’

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Middle East crisis: Syrians dismiss Assad’s claim that he wanted to stay and fight – as it happened

Syrian dictator says he left country on evening of 8 December in first comments since his regime was toppled by rebel offensive

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

Middle East latest: Israeli airstrikes target missile warehouses in Syria, war monitor says

A UK-based war monitor says Israeli airstrikes hit missile warehouses in Syria

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024