Ousted Syrian leader Assad issues first statement since fall of regime

HTS gains a foothold on key sectors in Syria only 10-days after toppling Bashar al-Assad

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group is looking to restore life in Syria to pre-civil war times. The rebel group, which orchestrated the stunning downfall of president Bashar al-Assad, is continuing to push out messages of unity to a population severely scarred by decades of domestic division.

Syrian mass graves expose "machinery of death" under Assad, top prosecutor says

CNN Under Fire After Freed Syrian Prisoner Revealed to Be Assad Regime Torturer, Musk Reacts

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A year of missile & air strikes & key events that shaped the future of Middle Eastern geopolitics.

The Iran-Israel conflict in 2024 saw escalating tensions and major developments. From Iran’s missile attacks on Israel to Israel’s targeted strikes on key Iranian and Hezbollah leaders, the year marked a critical period in the Middle East. Major events included the collapse of Assad’s regime in Syria, Israel preparing for military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, and Hezbollah’s diminished influence. As regional powers jostled for dominance, the political and military dynamics in the region continued to shift, raising the stakes in the long-standing Iran-Israel rivalry. #IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastTensions #2024Conflict #IranMissileAttacks #IsraeliAirstrikes #HezbollahLeaderKilled #SyriaCollapse #NuclearThreats #PowerStruggles #MiddleEastSecurity #Oneindia #OneindiaNews #YearEnder2024 #YearEnd2024 #2024 #YearEnd Also Read Israel Closer Than Ever To Hostage Deal With Hamas, Says Defence Minister :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-closer-than-ever-to-hostage-deal-with-hamas-says-defence-minister-4017941.html?ref=DMDesc Israel and Hamas Negotiators Report Progress Towards Ceasefire Agreement After Months of Deadlock :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-hamas-ceasefire-negotiations-update-011-4017831.html?ref=DMDesc 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 ~PR.362~ED.194~HT.336~GR.344~

Türkiye Building up forces near Syria border: Will the U.S. Prevent a full-scale Incursion?| WATCH

Türkiye is reportedly amassing forces near the Syrian border, including commandos, militia fighters, and artillery, for a potential large-scale incursion. Kurdish officials have urged U.S. intervention to prevent an attack, citing risks to civilians and regional stability. The situation escalates tensions between Türkiye, Kurdish forces, and international allies. #türkiye #syria #kobani #kurdishforces #usintervention #regionalconflict #middleeastcrisis #isisthreat #turkishincursion #globaldiplomacy #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read 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 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 400 IndiGo Passengers Stranded At Istanbul Airport For 24 Hours; No Food, Accommodation Provided :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/400-indigo-passengers-stranded-at-istanbul-airport-for-24-hours-no-food-accommodation-provided-4014161.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.346~HT.334~

UN envoy warns Syria conflict not over yet

Syria ex-rebel military chief says to dissolve armed wing