The advances in the past week are by far the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaeda and is considered a terrorist organisation by the US and the United Nations.
Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first visit to Damascus since the fall last year of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad.
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Israeli forces have reportedly taken control of Mount Hermon’s peak, establishing a new military position overlooking Damascus' southwestern countryside. According to local sources cited by Al Mayadeen, the IDF has been combing the entire peak, seizing military equipment and the wreckage of an Israeli helicopter downed during the 1973 October War. Simultaneously, Israeli tanks and armored patrols have advanced into Syria’s Quneitra countryside, infiltrating the al-Hamidiyah axis toward al-Baath. Reports indicate that Israeli forces have targeted homes and farms in central Quneitra villages while indiscriminately firing on the al-Hamidiyah and al-Hurriya forests.
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The Middle East stands at a critical crossroads as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes hold, bringing temporary relief to a war-torn region. Meanwhile, Syria under Assad navigates a complex political landscape, and Donald Trump's bold stance on Middle Eastern affairs raises new questions about the future. What lies ahead for this volatile region? From the fragile truce in Gaza to Syria's next moves and Trump's potential influence, we dive deep into the shifting dynamics shaping the Middle East's near future.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian convened a crucial meeting in Moscow to discuss Middle East developments, including the Israel-Palestine conflict and the removal of Syrian President Bashar Assad. A key focus was the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, a 20-year roadmap for strengthening bilateral ties in economics, technology, and culture. The leaders also addressed Iran’s nuclear program and regional strategies, signaling a united front against U.S. influence, particularly with Donald Trump set to assume the presidency. The meeting underscores Russia and Iran’s deepening alliance amid shifting global dynamics.
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