UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive
3 weeks ago

UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive

Al Jazeera  

Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province. The United Nations has expressed alarm over spiraling violence in Syria as opposition groups continue to battle pro-government forces in the central province of Hama, and fighters from a US-backed, Kurdish-led coalition battle government forces in the country’s northeast. After their rapid takeover of the city of Aleppo last week, the rebel groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, as well as Turkiye-backed opposition fighters, are pressing south towards Hama city, the country’s fourth-largest. “Our office has documented a number of extremely concerning incidents resulting in multiple civilian casualties, including a high number of women and children, stemming from attacks by both Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and by pro-government forces,” said a spokesman for UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk. In what appeared to suggest the opening of a new front for al-Assad in northeastern Syria, fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces, an umbrella group that controls territory in Syria’s east with US support, battled with government troops near several villages across the Euphrates River from regional capital Deir Az Zor on Tuesday, both sides said.

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Syria in a map: Who controls what now that Assad is gone?
1 week, 4 days ago

Syria in a map: Who controls what now that Assad is gone?

ABC  

Whenever a leader is overthrown, a power vacuum is created that can be exploited by self-seeking actors. SNA forces, which are backed by neighbouring country Türkiye, have an interest in creating a buffer zone near the Turkish border to keep Syria's Kurdish forces away from it. This last Kurdish group is known as Syria's Democratic Forces and it controls large …

Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria
1 week, 4 days ago

Mapping the victory of HTS-led rebels over Assad’s regime in Syria

The Hindu  

After five decades of Assad family rule in Syria, the regime collapsed as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — the main militant group in Syria — swept through the country and rapidly advanced towards Damascus, capturing the city in just a few days. It seized Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, and then marched south, swiftly reaching Damascus on Sunday, …

After taking Damascus, Syria’s opposition begins government formation
2 weeks ago

After taking Damascus, Syria’s opposition begins government formation

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s opposition forces are in talks to take formal control of the country after a sweeping offensive that captured swaths of territory, including Damascus, and ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad. “People are wondering what the new order will look like,” Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar, reporting from Damascus, said, adding that a fragmented opposition could ignite intense political jockeying. “Security is …

Syria's Political Earthquake: What Happens Now is Difficult to Predict
2 weeks ago

Syria's Political Earthquake: What Happens Now is Difficult to Predict

The Quint  

The HTS began life as an al Qaeda outfit, but it shed that baggage in 2017 and emerged as a locally focused group whose goal is to establish Islamic governance in Syria. The HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has signalled stability when he declared that public institutions “will remain under the supervision of the former prime minister until they are …

The key moments in Syria that led to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's dynasty
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The key moments in Syria that led to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's dynasty

ABC  

The end of Bashar Al-Assad and his family's half-century-long regime in Syria came gradually, then all at once. The following day, the rebels entered Aleppo, Syria's largest city, for the first time since they were pushed out in 2016 after a bloody military campaign by Syrian government forces backed by Russia and Iran. Capitalising on the government's diminished position, the …

Timeline of how rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Timeline of how rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks

CNN  

CNN — At the historic Umayyad Mosque in the heart of Damascus, a red, white, black and green flag flies. In a speech from the Umayyad Mosque on Sunday, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of Syria’s main rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, called the toppling of Assad a “victory for the entire Islamic nation.” “This is a nation that, if …

Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? The Syrian rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? The Syrian rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad

Hindustan Times  

Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, gained international attention after it led a successful blitzkrieg-style assault campaign to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad successfully. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied anti-government factions have pressed a lightning offensive since November 27, sweeping swathes of the country from government control, including major cities Aleppo, Hama and Homs. Origins …

Watch live: Syrians in Turkey celebrate after rebel forces take control of Damascus
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Watch live: Syrians in Turkey celebrate after rebel forces take control of Damascus

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch live as Syrians in …

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rebel fighters in Syria announced …

Government forces abandon central city of Homs as insurgents gain ground, reach gates of Syria’s capital
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Government forces abandon central city of Homs as insurgents gain ground, reach gates of Syria’s capital

Firstpost  

The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus, the capital, and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base Syrian opposition fighters ride along the streets in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover of Hama, …

Bashar al-Assad’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this impact an already fractured region?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bashar al-Assad’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this impact an already fractured region?

New Indian Express  

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. Syrian opposition forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham: These groups, supported by Turkey, now control central Syria, extending from the northern border with Turkey to the southern border with Jordan. The opposition forces range …

Syria rebels' lightning offensive: 11 days to the fall of Damascus
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria rebels' lightning offensive: 11 days to the fall of Damascus

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Islamist-led rebels on Sunday declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria, saying they have toppled him as they swept into Damascus and sent him fleeing. Here is a recap of their lightning offensive: November 27 Jihadists launch a surprise attack on the Syrian army in the northern province of Aleppo, sparking clashes that kill more than …

Who are the rebels in Syria?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Who are the rebels in Syria?

New Indian Express  

Opposition fighters entered Syria’s capital in a swiftly developing crisis that has taken much of the world by surprise. Here is a look at the stunning reversal of fortune for Assad and the government in just the past 10 days, and what might lie ahead as Syria’s 13-year civil war reignites. Overthrow the government This is the first time that …

Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days

Al Jazeera  

In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end. Day 3 – November 29 By Friday, rebel forces had entered parts of Aleppo city after detonating two car bombs and engaging government forces on the city’s western edge, according to a Syrian war monitor and fighters. Day 5 – December 1 By Sunday, Syrian …

In a country splintered by civil war, could Syria’s rebels usher in a new dawn?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

In a country splintered by civil war, could Syria’s rebels usher in a new dawn?

CNN  

CNN — The red, white, green and black Free Syrian Army flag flew over Damascus on Sunday as thousands of residents lined the main square in bursts of defiant jubilation – after President Bashar al-Assad relinquished his grip on power. “This is a regime that, for over 50 years, under the mantra of freedom, unity and socialism, oppressed, tortured and …

As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far
2 weeks, 2 days ago

As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far

Firstpost  

Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have reportedly begun encircling Damascus, threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Reuters Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied groups, on a lightning offensive through the country, said on Saturday they had started to surround Syria’s government-held capital Damascus. - ‘Damascus awaits’ - “Our forces have begun the final phase of encircling the capital, …

'Can't allow terrorists to take control,' says Lavrov as he meets diplomats from Turkey, Iran to discuss Syria
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Can't allow terrorists to take control,' says Lavrov as he meets diplomats from Turkey, Iran to discuss Syria

Firstpost  

Before the meeting commenced, the Iranian foreign minister said he had “very frank and direct” talks with his Turkish counterpart and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meeting during the Doha Forum in the Qatari capital. After the discussions in Doha …

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels
2 weeks, 2 days ago

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels Syrian rebels said they seized control of Daraa, birthplace of a 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and 4th city. Syrian rebels said they seized control of Daraa, birthplace of a 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and 4th city his forces have lost in a week. …

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels
2 weeks, 2 days ago

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels Syrian rebels said they seized control of Daraa, birthplace of a 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and 4th city his forces have lost in a week.. 1 / 10 View Photos in a new improved layout Syrian anti-government fighters celebrate as they pour into the captured …

Syria Crisis: Rebels announce full control over Homs, reach Damascus' suburb
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria Crisis: Rebels announce full control over Homs, reach Damascus' suburb

Hindustan Times  

Syria Crisis: Syrian rebels announced full control over Homs, the third main city in the nation, before advancing to the outskirts of the capital, Damascus, on Saturday. While Daraa was lost to local armed groups, Aleppo, the second-largest city, and Hama fell to a rebel alliance led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist leader. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human …

Syrian rebels close in on Homs as Assad races to defend Damascus: 10 points
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian rebels close in on Homs as Assad races to defend Damascus: 10 points

India Today  

In their latest major gain in the armed advancement against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the opposition rebels advanced toward the city of Homs on late Saturday, capturing the last village on its northern outskirts. The US said that they are closely monitoring developments in Syria, where opposition forces have jolted President Bashar al-Assad's grip on power, White House spokesperson Karine …

Syria Crisis: Why Damascus faces new threats after prolonged stalemate? | EXPLAINED
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria Crisis: Why Damascus faces new threats after prolonged stalemate? | EXPLAINED

India TV News  

After quite a period of stagnancy, the civil war in Syria has erupted once again, and this time the rebels have thundered a sudden blitzkrieg infighting on the President Bashar al-Assad regime, taking direct aim at the core of his rule, the capital, Damascus itself. By pushing for the recapture of territory, the rebels could then use this leverage to …

Syria civil war: Assad govt loses control of Daraa as rebels seize another city after Hama, Aleppo
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria civil war: Assad govt loses control of Daraa as rebels seize another city after Hama, Aleppo

New Indian Express  

Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar al-Assad's rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip. While Aleppo and Hama, the two other main cities taken from government control in recent days, fell to an Islamist-led rebel alliance, Daraa was taken by local armed groups, …

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Insurgents' stunning march across Syria gained speed on Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and the government forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The move, reported by pro-government media and an opposition war monitor, was the first time that opposition forces reach the outskirts of the Syrian …

Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict?

Al Jazeera  

Tehran has warned it could directly send troops into Syria, but there has been no evidence of a major mobilisation yet. At a joint news conference after the meeting, Iran’s top diplomat said his country would stand with Syria against groups that “are without a doubt carrying out an American-Zionist conspiracy”. HTS’s chequered past saw it start as al-Qaeda offshoot …

Thousands Flee As Syrian Insurgents Advance To Doorstep Of Country's Third-Largest City
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Thousands Flee As Syrian Insurgents Advance To Doorstep Of Country's Third-Largest City

Huff Post  

Syrian opposition fighters ride along the streets in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover of Hama, Syria, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. via Associated Press BEIRUT — Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country’s third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in …

Syria: After Aleppo and Hama, rebels now eye Homs; thousands flee city as Assad forces struggle
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria: After Aleppo and Hama, rebels now eye Homs; thousands flee city as Assad forces struggle

Firstpost  

Thousands of Homs’ residents have fled towards the coastal areas in the country’s west after Syrian opposition forces began the march to their city after capturing Aleppo and Hama from President Bashar al-Assad’s regime A Syrian opposition forces' rocket launcher firing against President Bashar al-Assad's regime forces on the outskirts of the city of Hama, Syria, on Wednesday. For the …

Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country’s third-largest city
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country’s third-largest city

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country’s third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in their march against President Bashar Assad. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print If Assad’s military loses Homs, …

Syrian Insurgents Capture Central City Of Hama In Severe Setback To The Syrian President
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian Insurgents Capture Central City Of Hama In Severe Setback To The Syrian President

Huff Post  

Syrian opposition fighters stand atop a seized military armored vehicle on the outskirts of Hama, Syria, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. via Associated Press BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. …

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: It was one of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world. Now Islamist insurgents have captured the city, tearing down a poster of Hafez Assad’s son, President Bashar Assad, and swarming security and government offices — scenes unimaginable 40 years ago. The moment carried great symbolism in Syria’s long-running civil war, which began 13 years …

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again
2 weeks, 4 days ago

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again

New York Times  

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again Joint control with Syrian government Turkish army and Syrian opposition Aleppo Kurdish forces Kurdish advances on Friday Rebels Hama Syrian government IRAQ Homs Rebel advances since November LEB. U.S. military base and Syrian allies Damascus JORDAN Southwestern opposition groups 50 MILES Turkish army and Syrian opposition Joint control with Syrian government …

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. The stunning weeklong offensive appeared likely to continue, with insurgents setting their sights on Homs, the country’s third-largest city. The Syrian army on Thursday …

Thousands flee Syria’s Homs as opposition forces advance on key city
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Thousands flee Syria’s Homs as opposition forces advance on key city

Al Jazeera  

Rebel fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham say they are ‘at the walls’ of Homs, Syria’s third largest city. “Our forces have liberated the last village in the vicinity of the city of Homs, and they are now at the city’s walls,” a commander of the opposition forces said. Reporting from Homs province late on Friday, Al Jazeera’s Omar al-Haj …

Why is the opposition capture of Hama in Syria so important?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why is the opposition capture of Hama in Syria so important?

Al Jazeera  

Syrian opposition fighters have captured the strategic and symbolically significant city of Hama. Opposition fighters in Syria captured the strategic city of Hama on Thursday in a matter of hours. With God’s blessing, we will enter the city of Homs next.” Analysts and observers believe antigovernment fighters could capture most of the country, but say Hama has a particular value …

Hundreds flee Syrian city of Homs as rebels advance further south
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hundreds flee Syrian city of Homs as rebels advance further south

CNN  

CNN — Syrian opposition forces claim to have taken control of Daraa city in southwestern Syria, inching closer to the capital Damascus. “Our forces have taken full control of the entire city of Daraa and have started combing through its neighborhoods and securing its institutions and government offices,” local rebel fighters known as the Southern Operations Room said in a …

Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Now Islamist insurgents have captured the city, tearing down a poster of …

'They will not be able to achieve...': Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem slams rebel offensive in Syria
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'They will not be able to achieve...': Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem slams rebel offensive in Syria

Firstpost  

“They will not be able to achieve their goals despite what they have done in past days, and we as Hezbollah will be by Syria’s side in thwarting the goals of this aggression as much as we can,” said Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers an address from an unknown location, on Friday, in this …

Syrian rebels take over Hama: The bloody history of the city
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian rebels take over Hama: The bloody history of the city

Firstpost  

Syrian rebels have taken control of the important city of Hama. Despite its dark history, Hama is known for its waterwheels, also known as “norias”, which are the city’s principal attraction along the Orontes River. UNESCO, the United Nations world heritage body, calls them “unique, not only on the Orontes and in Syria, but probably in the entire world.” How …

Chinese embassy urges citizens to leave Syria 'as soon as possible' after rebels capture Hama
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chinese embassy urges citizens to leave Syria 'as soon as possible' after rebels capture Hama

Firstpost  

China’s warning comes at a time when Beijing is drawing closer to Syria and has become one of the few nations that Assad has visited in recent times outside of West Asia. On that 2023 trip, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Assad announced a “strategic partnership” between their countries The Chinese embassy in Syria sent out an urgent notice to …

Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Syrian insurgents have forced president …

After Aleppo, Syrian rebels capture key city of Hama as army withdraws
2 weeks, 4 days ago

After Aleppo, Syrian rebels capture key city of Hama as army withdraws

Firstpost  

Syrian rebels captured the city of Hama on Thursday after the Syrian army withdrew from the strategically important and symbolic central city, according to a report Syrian opposition fighters stand atop a seized military armored vehicle on the outskirts of Hama, Syria, on Tuesday. AP Syrian rebels captured the city of Hama on Thursday after the Syrian army withdrew from …

ANOTHER city falls to Islamist rebels in Syria, with Assad's forces fleeing Hama as insurgents' lightning offensive continues, days after capturing Aleppo
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

ANOTHER city falls to Islamist rebels in Syria, with Assad's forces fleeing Hama as insurgents' lightning offensive continues, days after capturing Aleppo

Daily Mail  

Islamist-led rebel forces have captures yet another city in Syria, overrunning Assad's forces in the city of Hama as the insurgents contine their surprise offensive. After a night of violent clashes, the rebels entered Hama 'from several sides' and were engaged in street fighting with Assad's forces, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor, a British organisation. A …

Syrian insurgents say they have entered city of Hama after fierce fighting
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian insurgents say they have entered city of Hama after fierce fighting

Deccan Chronicle  

Beirut: Syrian insurgents said they entered parts of the central city of Hama on Thursday after three days of intense clashes with government forces on its outskirts, part of an ongoing offensive in which they also seized Syria's largest city of Aleppo. Syrian state media confirmed violent clashes between government forces and opposition gunmen on the eastern edges of Hama …

Syrian rebels are closing in on Assad. What does it mean?
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian rebels are closing in on Assad. What does it mean?

Slate  

The resumption of large-scale fighting in Syria’s civil war affirms, once more, the wisdom of the Irish poet William Butler Yeats, who wrote that when “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; / Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, / The blood-dimmed tide is loosed.” In Syria’s case, the region’s security arrangements fell apart, the delicate balance of power …

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the de facto leader of the Syrian insurgency, announced in a video message that fighters had reached Hama in a …

Syria’s civil war puts Israel in a bind: ‘Devil we know’ or Islamist rebels
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria’s civil war puts Israel in a bind: ‘Devil we know’ or Islamist rebels

Live Mint  

TEL AVIV—The surprising advance by opposition forces in Syria’s civil war poses a conundrum for Israel and the West: Victory by either side presents risks. In recent years, Israel has preferred “the devil we know" in Assad, over instability and insecurity created by the Islamist rebel groups, said Eyal Zisser, who follows Syria at Tel Aviv University. Assad’s forces were …

Syrian rebels capture second major city as army withdraws from Hama
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian rebels capture second major city as army withdraws from Hama

CNN  

CNN — Syrian rebels have driven government forces from Hama, a major city that the country’s regime had held over more than a decade of civil war, further weakening President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on the nation. The Syrian military said on Thursday that it had to withdraw from the strategically important hub of Hama after the rebels “penetrated several parts …

There is now a window of opportunity for peace in Syria
2 weeks, 5 days ago

There is now a window of opportunity for peace in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Marwan Kabalan is the Director of Policy Analysis at the Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies. This year, Moscow was forced to pull some of its air force units back from Syria which had long provided much-needed air cover for the Syrian regime forces. There is now an opportunity for peace The Syrian opposition’s advance was surprising to many …

Syrian opposition forces capture key city of Hama in new blow to al-Assad
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian opposition forces capture key city of Hama in new blow to al-Assad

Al Jazeera  

Main opposition armed group says rebels have full control of Hama, the fourth-largest city in the country. Opposition forces have captured the city of Hama in central Syria, the latest victory for the rebels since they launched a lightning offensive eight days ago and a major blow to President Bashar al-Assad. The opposition also took over the city’s military airport, …

Syrian army withdraws from Hama after rebel advance, vows counteroffensive
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian army withdraws from Hama after rebel advance, vows counteroffensive

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-05 21:56 DAMASCUS -- The Syrian army announced Thursday that it has redeployed its forces outside the western-central Syrian city of Hama after fierce battles with rebel groups, confirming that rebels have entered the city following intense attacks from multiple fronts. "Over the past few days, our armed forces have fought fierce battles to repel and thwart …

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