Syria launches crackdown in Assad stronghold after killings

Clashes in Syria Between SAA & HTS Spark Unrest, With Protests & Violence Spreading Nationwide

On December 26, 2024, violent clashes broke out in Syria between remnants of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants in the Tartous governorate. The violence escalated after 14 HTS militants were killed in an ambush, attributed to former government loyalists. Amid ongoing unrest, protests erupted across Syria, particularly by the Alawite and Christian communities, following incidents like the desecration of an Alawite shrine and the burning of a Christmas tree. The HTS-led authorities imposed curfews in response, and sectarian tensions continued to rise. #Syria #Tartous #HTS #SAA #Clashes #Protests #Alawite #SectarianViolence #Curfew #MiddleEast #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Bashar al-Assad's Wife Battles Leukemia Amid Divorce Reports, Has 50-50 Chance of Survival: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bashar-al-assads-wife-battles-leukemia-amid-divorce-reports-has-50-50-chance-of-survival-report-4026053.html?ref=DMDesc Clashes Between Islamist Fighters and Assad Supporters in Syria Result in Six Fatalities :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/clashes-between-islamists-and-assad-supporters-syria-011-4025983.html?ref=DMDesc Bashar al Assad's Wife Asma Seeks Divorce, Plans To Relocate To UK With Children: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bashar-al-assads-wife-asma-seeks-divorce-plans-to-relocate-to-uk-with-children-report-4023711.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.102~GR.121~

Syria Protests Erupt Over Shrine Desecration, HTS Violence Intensifies, Sectarian Fears Escalate

Syria witnesses nationwide protests after the desecration of an Alawite shrine in Aleppo. Armed HTS militants allegedly fired on demonstrators, escalating sectarian tensions. Violence erupted in key cities, including Homs and Tartus, with reports of casualties. Curfews were imposed as fears of reprisals grow among minorities. #SyriaProtests #HTSViolence #ShrineDesecration #SectarianTensions #AlawiteCommunity #HomsClashes #TartusUnrest #ReligiousHeritage #SyriaCrisis #JusticeForShrines #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Bashar al-Assad's Wife Battles Leukemia Amid Divorce Reports, Has 50-50 Chance of Survival: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bashar-al-assads-wife-battles-leukemia-amid-divorce-reports-has-50-50-chance-of-survival-report-4026053.html?ref=DMDesc Clashes Between Islamist Fighters and Assad Supporters in Syria Result in Six Fatalities :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/clashes-between-islamists-and-assad-supporters-syria-011-4025983.html?ref=DMDesc Bashar al Assad's Wife Asma Seeks Divorce, Plans To Relocate To UK With Children: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bashar-al-assads-wife-asma-seeks-divorce-plans-to-relocate-to-uk-with-children-report-4023711.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.346~GR.122~HT.318~

Syria says 14 interior ministry personnel were killed in ambush by al-Assad supporters

An overnight curfew was imposed by Syria’s ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group after 14 members of the Syria’s interior ministry were killed in what they described as an ambush by supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

Ambush Near Tartous Kills 14 Syrian Security Personnel in Clash with Ousted Assad Loyalist Forces

A deadly ambush near Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartous resulted in 14 interior ministry personnel killed and 10 injured. The attack was attributed to loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. It occurred during an operation to apprehend a former officer linked to the notorious Saydnaya prison. Three loyalists also lost their lives in the clash. This comes weeks after rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) ousted Assad, ending decades of family rule. HTS promised to protect minorities but faces global designation as a terrorist group. Tensions continue to rise across the country. #SyriaConflict, #TartousAttack, #RebelForces, #BasharAlAssad, #HTSRebels, #MiddleEastCrisis, #SyriaAmbush, #HumanRights, #GlobalPolitics, #ConflictNews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Bashar al-Assad's Wife Battles Leukemia Amid Divorce Reports, Has 50-50 Chance of Survival: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bashar-al-assads-wife-battles-leukemia-amid-divorce-reports-has-50-50-chance-of-survival-report-4026053.html?ref=DMDesc Clashes Between Islamist Fighters and Assad Supporters in Syria Result in Six Fatalities :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/clashes-between-islamists-and-assad-supporters-syria-011-4025983.html?ref=DMDesc Bashar al Assad's Wife Asma Seeks Divorce, Plans To Relocate To UK With Children: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bashar-al-assads-wife-asma-seeks-divorce-plans-to-relocate-to-uk-with-children-report-4023711.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.194~GR.122~

HTS Militants’ Deadly Campaign in Syria Exposed: Attacks Every 10 Minutes, Minorities Targeted

HTS militants have unleashed a terrifying campaign of violence across Syria, with attacks occurring every 10 minutes, primarily targeting minority populations along the coastal regions. Following their rapid takeover on December 8, which ended Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule, the militants have engaged in widespread looting, kidnapping, assassination, and harassment. Areas like Qardaha, Tartous, and Latakia have been hit hardest, with reports of grisly shootings, throat-slashing, and desecration of religious sites. An information blackout has made it difficult to fully document the scale of the devastation, but protests are surging in response to HTS' brutal tactics. This deadly operation has left a nation in fear, with entire communities now living in constant danger. #HTSAttack #SyriaViolence #MinoritiesUnderSiege #SyriaCrisis #HTSMilitants #SyriaTerror #SyriaProtests #ReligiousPersecution #CoastalSyria #SyriaNews #MiddleEastConflict #HTSReignOfTerror #AssadOverthrown #SyriaAtWar #SyriaBlackout Also Read Bashar al Assad's Wife Asma Seeks Divorce, Plans To Relocate To UK With Children: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bashar-al-assads-wife-asma-seeks-divorce-plans-to-relocate-to-uk-with-children-report-4023711.html?ref=DMDesc Syria's Future: Insights from the Arab Spring's Democratic Transitions :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/syrias-future-lessons-from-arab-spring-nations-011-4022149.html?ref=DMDesc Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Confirms Troop Presence in Syrian Buffer Zone for Security Reasons :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-occupation-buffer-zone-syria-security-011-4018801.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.318~ED.194~GR.124~

‘Earthquake’ In Syria? Israel’s Massive Aerial, Naval Attacks Leave Bases, Military Sites In Ruins

Israel has unleashed a series of devastating aerial and naval attacks on Syria, resulting in widespread destruction across key military sites and infrastructure. The strikes, which targeted vital locations including missile bases, ammunition depots, and military infrastructure, have left cities like Tartus and Latakia in ruins. Reports describe the aftermath as resembling an “earthquake,” with massive explosions and tremors shaking the region. #EarthquakeBombInSyria #IsraelDeadlyEarthquakeBomb #IsraelAttacks #SyriaMilitary #SyriaWar #IsraeliAirstrikes #NavalAttacks #SyriaTartus #SyriaLatakia #MilitaryDestruction #IsraelWarplanes #SyriaConflict #GolanHeights #IsraeliAggression #SyriaDamaged #MiddleEastTensions Also Read Israel Closes Embassy In Ireland, Blames Country For 'Extreme Anti-Israel Policies' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-closes-embassy-in-ireland-blames-country-for-extreme-anti-israel-policies-4016843.html?ref=DMDesc Turkey Reopens Its Embassy in Syria for the First Time Since 2012 Amid Political Changes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/turkey-reopens-embassy-in-syria-after-2012-011-4015157.html?ref=DMDesc America's Closest Ally in Syria Confronts New Challenges as Sunni Arab Rebels Gain Ground :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/americas-closest-ally-in-syria-faces-challenges-011-4013049.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.103~

Moscow Strikes Risky Pact with Syrian Rebels to Shield Key Military Bases As Assad Remains in Moscow

Moscow has entered high-stakes negotiations with Syrian rebel forces to protect its strategic military bases in Tartus and Khmeimim following the dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government. With Assad seeking refuge in Moscow and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels tightening their grip on Syria, Russian officials are racing to secure agreements ensuring the safety of their bases. While the rebels have taken control of surrounding provinces, Russian compounds remain operational under temporary guarantees. This precarious arrangement marks a critical moment for Russia’s military foothold in the region amid the volatile power shift. #RussiaSyriaDeal #AssadCollapse #SyrianRebels #TartusBase #KhmeimimBase #HTSRebels #SyriaPowerShift #MoscowNegotiations #RebelTakeover #RussianMilitaryBases #AssadInExile #SyriaCrisis #HTSOffensive #RussiaSyriaCrisis #MiddleEastTensions ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.346~GR.121~

Saudi Man Behind German Attack: Ignored Warnings, Radical Views, and Unanswered Extradition Requests

A Saudi national, Talib A., is identified as the suspect behind the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, that left five people dead and over 200 injured. Despite multiple warnings from Saudi Arabia about his extremist views, German authorities failed to respond, even ignoring extradition requests. The suspect, a radical anti-Islamist who had publicly renounced his religion, had prior run-ins with law enforcement in Germany. In this video, we explore the shocking details of the attack, the ignored warnings, and the tragic consequences of inaction. #MagdeburgAttack #ChristmasMarketAttack #SaudiNational #GermanSecurity #ExtraditionFailure #Radicalism #Terrorism #GermanyNews #SaudiWarnings #AntiIslamist #GlobalSecurity ~PR.274~HT.336~GR.124~

A Muslim Messiah for Jews? HTS Leader Jolani’s Shocking Call for Syrian Unity, Lifting Sanctions

In a startling turn of events, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has made a surprising appeal for Syrian unity and the lifting of international sanctions. His remarks, made during recent discussions, have sparked intrigue by emphasizing inclusivity and justice for all religious and ethnic groups in Syria, including the Druze community. Jolani, who has led a significant rebellion against the Assad regime, announced plans to disband rebel factions and integrate fighters into a new defense ministry, aiming to establish a centralized, lawful military structure. #Jolani #HTS #SyrianUnity #MiddleEastPeace #MuslimMessiah #SyriaReconstruction #LiftSanctions #SyrianFuture #InclusiveSyria #SyrianJustice #MiddleEastPolitics #DruzeCommunity #UKRelations #SyriaReform #GlobalPolitics Also Read Turkey Reopens Its Embassy in Syria for the First Time Since 2012 Amid Political Changes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/turkey-reopens-embassy-in-syria-after-2012-011-4015157.html?ref=DMDesc America's Closest Ally in Syria Confronts New Challenges as Sunni Arab Rebels Gain Ground :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/americas-closest-ally-in-syria-faces-challenges-011-4013049.html?ref=DMDesc Sednaya Prison Falls, Damascus Celebrates: Syrians Turn the Page on 13 Years of Tyranny :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/sednaya-prison-falls-damascus-celebrates-syrians-turn-the-page-on-13-years-of-tyranny-4012031.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.336~GR.125~

Syria's Kurds fearful of the future after Islamist rebels seized power

One week after President Bashir al-Assad's regime was toppled the Kurdish region in the north is neither as calm nor as relieved as the rest of Syria.

Zelensky to Send Grains to Suffering Syrians Amid H.T.S Takeover & Assad's Escape to Putin's Russia

In a bold move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to send crucial grain supplies to Syria, a country in the midst of a devastating crisis following the takeover of key territories by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (H.T.S.). Zelensky's statement comes as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad seeks refuge in Russia, further complicating the already volatile situation. As Russia's wheat supplies to Syria have been interrupted, Ukraine steps in to help prevent a food crisis in the war-torn nation through its "Grain from Ukraine" initiative. Learn more about the geopolitical implications and humanitarian response in this latest development. #Zelensky #Syria #GrainFromUkraine #HTSTakeover #AssadInExile #Russia #UkraineExports #FoodCrisis #HumanitarianAid #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #UkraineAid #BasharAlAssad #Putin #InternationalRelations Also Read Turkey Reopens Its Embassy in Syria for the First Time Since 2012 Amid Political Changes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/turkey-reopens-embassy-in-syria-after-2012-011-4015157.html?ref=DMDesc America's Closest Ally in Syria Confronts New Challenges as Sunni Arab Rebels Gain Ground :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/americas-closest-ally-in-syria-faces-challenges-011-4013049.html?ref=DMDesc Sednaya Prison Falls, Damascus Celebrates: Syrians Turn the Page on 13 Years of Tyranny :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/sednaya-prison-falls-damascus-celebrates-syrians-turn-the-page-on-13-years-of-tyranny-4012031.html?ref=DMDesc

Iran Accuses U.S, Israel & Turkey of Collapsing Assad's Regime in Syria – Khamenei's Shocking Claims

In a bold statement, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has accused the United States, Israel, and Turkey of orchestrating the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria. Khamenei claims that the collapse of Assad's regime is the result of a joint "American-Zionist" plot, with Turkey also playing a significant role. This comes after the rapid advance of rebel forces in Syria, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which resulted in Assad’s regime losing control over key territories. As the situation unfolds, Khamenei also emphasized that Iran’s role in Syria is strictly "advisory." Watch as we dive into the geopolitical implications of these claims and what it means for the future of the Middle East. #Syria #Khamenei #Iran #Assad #MiddleEast #USIsraelTurkey #SyrianCivilWar #Geopolitics #HTS #SyriaConflict #IranSyriaRelations Also Read 75 Indians Evacuated From Syria Following Recent Overthrow Of Assad Regime :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-evacuates-75-nationals-from-syria-011-4012219.html?ref=DMDesc Sednaya Prison Falls, Damascus Celebrates: Syrians Turn the Page on 13 Years of Tyranny :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/sednaya-prison-falls-damascus-celebrates-syrians-turn-the-page-on-13-years-of-tyranny-4012031.html?ref=DMDesc Assad Overthrown: Who Controls Syria Now? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/assad-overthrown-who-controls-syria-now-4011775.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.274~ED.102~GR.125~