VIDEO| Syrian Rebels Claim Full Control of Homs, Calls the Takeover 'Historic' as Assad Flees
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VIDEO| Syrian Rebels Claim Full Control of Homs, Calls the Takeover 'Historic' as Assad Flees
Syrian rebels have seized full control of Homs, the country's third-largest city and a critical strategic hub, after a swift offensive that left government forces retreating.
The fall of Homs marks a significant victory for the insurgents, severing key supply routes between Damascus and Assad's coastal strongholds.
Rebels have now entered the capital's suburbs, declaring Damascus "militarily fallen" as reports of gunfire and chaos emerge from the city.
President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled to an unknown destination, further signaling the regime's crumbling hold on power.
This dramatic escalation could mark a turning point in Syria’s 13-year conflict.
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.
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After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrians are beginning to return home. In the Baba Amr district of Homs, residents are celebrating the end of the Assad regime, welcoming former exiles and hoping for a new life.
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Israeli warplanes launched a massive assault on Syria, conducting over 100 airstrikes in a single day, targeting key military and intelligence sites in Damascus, Homs, and Daraa. This aerial offensive follows the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the 1974 Disengagement Agreement with Syria null and void, signaling Israel’s intent to occupy the strategic buffer zone near the Golan Heights.
Israeli forces took control of the Mazzeh base on Mount Hermon, while advancing into several towns, including Quneitra and Khan Arnabeh. Israeli military officials issued warnings for residents in areas near the Golan to stay indoors as operations continued.
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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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Fierce clashes continue in northern Syria between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed groups, resulting in around 40 deaths. Despite U.S. efforts to ease tensions, Turkey views the YPG as a PKK-linked terrorist group. The conflict has worsened with foreign militants like HTS involved, and Turkey threatens further action.
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Israeli officials have warned of a growing threat from Turkey's increasing support for Syrian factions, especially following Turkey’s strategic ambitions in the Middle East. The Nagel Commission report emphasizes that this could become an even greater risk to Israel than the ongoing concerns with Iran. Israel’s defense strategy is shifting, with recommendations to boost offensive military capabilities and allocate a larger defense budget. This evolving situation reflects broader regional instability, exacerbated by Turkey’s involvement and recent developments in Syria.
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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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In a surprising turn of events, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus. The two leaders were seen walking, driving, and even sharing hot beverages at a local cafe, signaling a potential shift in regional alliances. This unprecedented meeting raises questions about Turkey’s evolving role in Syria and its relationship with militant groups. What does this mean for the future of Syria, Turkey, and the region? Watch the full breakdown of this shocking encounter and what it could mean for Middle Eastern geopolitics.
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Israel conducted airstrikes on Syrian defense facilities near Aleppo, targeting sites in al-Safira. Explosions caused significant material damage, though no casualties have been reported. Additional strikes occurred near Quneitra. The strikes come amid political instability following the recent overthrow of Assad's regime.
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